Ag Law in the Field

Hosted by Tiffany Lashmet

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Jul 2026

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Welcome to Ag Law in the Field! This is the inaugural episode of a new podcast designed to discuss all things agricultural law. Tiffany Lashmet, Extension Ag Law Specialist with Texas A&M Agrilife Extension, will serve as your host and has a variety of great guests lined up. From law students to seasoned attorneys, to lawyers with experience in international firms, to folks who hung out their own shingle in Small Town America...we plan to visit with them all and discuss their thoughts, experiences, and interests related to agricultural law.

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July 16, 20261 hr 14 min

Episode #219: Jennie Zwagerman (Monsanto v. Durnell Decision)

It is not that common to have an agricultural law case at the United States Supreme Court, but this term, Monsanto v. Durnell was argued, and in June, the Justices issued their decision on the important questions of whether FIFRA's labeling requirements preempts state law failure-to-warn claims. Jennie Zwagerman joined me to talk through the case, the Opinion, and what this means going forward. Contact Info for Jennie Phone: 515-271-4119 Email: jennifer.zwagerman@drake.edu https://www.drake.edu/law/fac-staff/profile/jennifer-zwagerman Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Ag Law in the Field Podcast Episode: So You Want to Go to Law School Drake Law School Ag Law Program AALA Texas Agriculture Law Blog: US Supreme Court: Failure-to-Warn Claims Preempted by FIFRA Restaurant Recommendation: WASABI Where Jennie keeps up with ag law news: Texas Agriculture Law Blog Ag Law in the Field Podcast AgriPulse Politico Ag National Agricultural Law Center Congressional Research Service Reports

June 22, 20261 hr 0 min

Episode #218: Luke Ellis (Transmission Lines & Eminent Domain)

There are currently a number of transmission line projects being planned in Texas. These projects will impact landowners across the state. Luke Ellis joins us to talk about transmission lines in general, the PUC routing process, and eminent domain. Contact Info for Luke Ellis: Website Phone: 512-215-4078 Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show All Ag Law in the Field Episodes on Eminent Domain Previous Episodes with Luke Ellis: Eminent Domain Basics Texas Supreme Court Eminent Domain Cases Part 1 Texas Supreme Court Eminent Domain Cases Part 2 Restraunt Recommendations from Luke Ellis: Juan in a Million Iron Works BBQ Clark's Oyster Bar

May 7, 2026Episode 21738 min

Episode #217 - Ty Koonce (Mental Health Awareness Month - Under the Hat)

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Long-time podcast listeners will know that this is an extremely important topic to me, and we recognize this each year with a podcast episode related to agriculture and mental health. This year, I am joined by my friend, Ty Koonce, who talks to us about the new non-profit organization he is launching, Under the Hat, related to mental health in agriculture. Ty shares what he has seen in his role as a loan officer at an agricultural bank here in Texas, and shares the story of losing his father to suicide. I am incredibly grateful to Ty for his willingness to share his story on the podcast and for his passion to make real changes to help improve mental health in rural America through Under the Hat. Contact Info for Ty Koonce (580) 517-1639 Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show - Past mental health podcast episodes - FarmHope (free counseling services for anyone involved in TX agriculture & their families) Sponsors

April 28, 2026Episode 21643 min

Episode #216: Ross Pifer (Right to Repair)

I'm excited to welcome my friend, Ross Pifer, from Penn State University Dickinson School of Law to the show. Ross and I are chatting about the right to repair. What is controversial about the right to repair? Why is this such a concern for agriculture? What should we know about the recent John Deere settlement? Ross helps answer these questions and more! Contact Info for Ross Pifer - Website Topics Mentioned in the Show - Center for Ag and Shale Law website - Penn State Ag Law Newsletter - Penn State Shale Law Newsletter - Penn State Agricultural Law Podcast - Prior Right to Repair podcast episode with Todd Janzen - EPA statement that Clean Air Act supports farmer right to repair - Article on John Deere settlement - Article on FTC v. John Deere case Ag Law Resources - AgriPulse - Texas Agriculture Law Blog - National Agriculutral Law Center - Ohio State Ag Law Blog - Iowa State Center for Ag Law and Taxation Ag Docket Sponsors

March 12, 202637 min

Episode #215: Brigit Rollins (Dicamba Update)

She's back! For a third time, National Agriculrual Law Center Staff Attorney, Brigit Rollins, joins us to give us an update on Dicamba. You may be aware that the Environmental Protection Agency recently approved three over-the-top Dicamba products for use in cotton and soybeans. We talk about the history of the Dicamba registrations and litigation, what we restrictions are in place under the new labels, and what we know about the new litigation already filed challenging these registrations. Contact Info for Brigit (Email) brollins@uark.edu (Phone) 707-494-3138 Links to Other Topics Mentioned on the Show Prior episodes with Brigit Rollins National Agricultural Law Center NALC The Feed Newsletter Blog post about 2024 label revocation Blog post about 2020 label revocation EPA 2026 announcement approving three products Brigit article in Durnell v. Monsanto Brigit article on state pesticide liability limitation bills National Agricultural Law Center The Feed Newsletter Restaurant Recommendation Handshake (Fayetteville, AR) Ag Law News Source Recommendations Politico Agri-Pulse Sponsors

February 20, 202659 min

Episode #214: Chip English (Ag Law Legends)

I had so much fun chatting with Chip English, a dairy industry lawyer based in Washington, DC. Chip shares his unique childhood, the story of his career, and his advice for younger attorneys. You don't want to miss this episode! Contact Information for Chip English Website Email address: chipenglish@dwt.com Links to Other Topics Mentioned American Agricultural Law Association (AALA) Fore Square in Portland, ME National Agricultural Law Center (NALC) USDA Dairy Information Hoard's Dairyman The Milkweed

January 28, 20261 hr 7 min

Episode #213: Chris Nichols (Data Centers)

I cannot tell you how many questions I've gotten about legal issues surrounding data centers on rural land. Chris Nichols, an attorney who has worked on these deals in a number of different capacities, joined me to chat about the various legal issues that arise, questions folks should be asking, and what the future might look like when it comes to data centers. Contact Info for Chris Nichols Website Phone: 806-771-1850 Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Podcast episode on options and rights of first refusal Thank you to our 2026 Podcast Sponsors!

December 17, 202538 min

Episode #212: Paul Goeringer (2025 Ag Law Year in Review)

It would not be the holiday season without our Ag Law Year in Review podcast episode. My friend, Paul Goeringer, joins me to talk through our list of top ten ag law issues for 2025. Contact Info for Paul: (Email) lgoering@umd.edu (Twitter) @aglawpaul (Blog) http://agrisk.umd.edu/ (Podcast) https://marylandagpodcast.org/ Topics Mentioned on the Show: Blog post discussing top ag law issues 2fifty bbq restaurant What the One Big Beautiful Bill Means for Agriculture episode with Dr. Justin Benavidez Article on air emissions reporting exemption for livestock and poultry operations Sponsors

November 20, 202549 min

Episode #211: Misty Wilson Borkowski (Immigration Enforcement on Farms, Ranches, and Agribusinesses)

I heard Misty Wilson Borkowski speak at the recent American Agricultural Law Association Conference, and I immediately knew we needed to have her on the podcast. She joins me today to talk about how farms, ranches, and agribusinesses can prepare for immigration enforcement. Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Contact info for Misty Wilson Borkowski Restaurant recommendation: The Fold , Little Rock, AR How to keep up with ag law news: AILA ; farm association publications; Southern Farming Facebook group Podcast Sponsors Capital Farm Credit , AgTrust Farm Credit, Texas Corn Producers , Braun & Gresham , Plains Land Bank, Plateau Land & Wildlife Management , AgTexas , and Texas Farm Bureau

October 30, 20251 hr 2 min

Episode #210: Garrett Couts (Rights of First Refusals and Options)

In this episode, I welcome back Garrett Couts to unpack the often-confusing world of rights of first refusal and option agreements in agricultural land transactions. Whether you're buying, selling, or leasing property, understanding these legal tools can make a big difference in protecting your interests and planning for the future. Tune in to learn what these terms really mean, how they're used in farm and ranch deals, and what to watch out for before signing on the dotted line. Contact Info for Garrett Couts Website Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Previous Podcast Episodes The West Table Trattoria Alberto of Capital Hill Podcast Sponsors Capital Farm Credit , AgTrust Farm Credit, Texas Corn Producers , Braun & Gresham , Plains Land Bank, Plateau Land & Wildlife Management , AgTexas , and Texas Farm Bureau