Maryland Risk Management Education Podcast
By Paul Goeringer
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Description
Podcast geared towards discussing crop insurance, risk management education, farm policy, and agricultural and food law issues facing Maryland agriculture. Any images you see are by Edwin Remsberg unless otherwise noted.
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CleanBaltimore City Restrictions on Food Trucks Unconstitutional for Vagueness | In this episode, Paul discusses a recent circuit court ruling finding that Baltimore City's food truck ordinance was unconstitutional for vagueness issues. Materials discussed in this episode: Goeringer, Paul, Baltimore City Restrictions on Food... | 4/25/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanSyngenta Announces $1.51 Billion Dollar Settlement to MIR162 Class Action Suit | In this episode, Paul discusses the recently announced Syngenta settlement in the MIR162 class action lawsuits. The settlement for 4 classes is estimated at $1.51 billion. Paul breaks down what this settlement means for U.S. corn growers.... | 4/11/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanCourt Ruling Reminds You Why You Should Update Plans | In this episode, Paul discusses a recent court ruling involving a life insurance policy that was not updated after a divorce. The ruling is a reminder of why you should always update farm succession plans after life events. Materials discussed... | 3/28/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanBefore #Plant18 Review Laws Related to Using Saved Seed | In this episode, Paul discusses how federal patent law and the federal Plant Variety Protection Act could limit your ability to use saved seed for replanting. Materials discussed in this episode: Morris, Dale, Dr. Robert Kratochvil, Paul... | 3/14/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanCERCLA Part 2: Reporting Ammonia Emissions Issues With Ashley Ellixson | In this episode, Paul is joined by Ashley Ellixson of United Dairymen of Arizona to discuss Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA). Materials discussed in this episode: ... | 2/21/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanCERCLA Part 1: Court Ruling Requires Livestock Operations to Report Ammonia Emissions | In this episode, Paul discusses a 2017 court ruling that will require livestock operations to report ammonia emissions under a federal law theComprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA). Materials discussed... | 2/7/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanNinth Circuit's Ruling Gives New Life to Ag Gag Laws | In this episode, Paul discusses the recent Ninth Circuit Ruling that found portion of Idaho's ag gag law constutional, reversing a lower court decision that found the entire law unconstitutional. This ruling may open up new opportunities... | 1/24/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanTop Legal Developments in 2017: A Joint Podcast with Ag Law in the Field | In this episode, Paul is joined by Tiffany Lashmet from Texas AgriLife Extension to discuss the top legal issues in agriculture for 2017. This is a joint podcast with Ag Law in the Field. Top legal issues discussed in the podcast are: ... | 12/4/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanRecording of Identical Livestock Brands in Different Locations Violated State Branding Law | In this episode, Paul discusses a recent decision out of Arizona interpreting the state's branding law. The Supreme Court of Arizona held that the state's branding law did not allow for registering identical brands even if used at different... | 11/15/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanAbsolute Pollution Exclusion in Insurance Policy Excludes Damage From Manure | In this episode, Paul discusses a recent federal district court decision that found that an insurance policy with an absolute pollution exclusion excluded damage caused by manure. The insurance company was also found to have no duty to defend... | 11/1/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWyoming’s Data Trespass Statute Violates the First Amendment of the Constitution | In this episode, Paul discusses a recent 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling holding that Wyoming's Data Trespass law violated the First Amendment of the U.S. Constutition. This law has been seen by many to be a version of an ag-gag law. ... | 10/18/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanMaryland Circuit Court Rules That County Pesticide Ordinance Preempted By State Laws | In this episode, Paul discusses a recent decision, Complete Lawn Care, Inc. v. Montgomery County, that found that Montgomery County's pesticide ordinance was preempted by state law. The ordinance created a new... | 10/4/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanTwo Class Action Complaints Filed Focused on Monsanto Dicamba Resistant Varieties and New Dicamba | In this episode, Paul discusses two recently filed class action lawsuits focused damage caused from dicamba drift. The two lawsuits are seeking damages from Monsanto for bringing the Roundup Ready 2Xtend varieties to market before the new... | 9/20/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWhen is a Farmer Not a Farmer? Tax Court Case Highlights Complexity in Federal Tax Law | In this episode, Paul discusses a recent tax court decision, Rutkoske v. Commissioner, that disallowed two brothers from taking 100 percent deduction for a charitable donation of a conservation easement. The brothers, in this case, had income... | 9/6/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanAfter Experiencing Drift Damage, What Should You Do? | In this episode, Paul discusses what a landowner should do after experiencing pesticide drift damage. A landowner should contact the Maryland Department of Agriculture to report the damage and allow the state to begin an investigation. The... | 8/23/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanUtah’s Ag Gag Law Violates The Constitutional But Producers Still Have Options | In this episode, Paul discusses a recent federal court ruling in Utah holding Utah's "ag-gag" law violates the U.S Constitution. This marks the second time a federal district court has found a state's ag-gag law unconstitutional We are... | 8/9/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanFrequently Asked Questions: How Do I Get Paid for Services? | In this episode, Paul discusses a how to get paid for custom services, such as harvesting and swathing. A few states have laws that create automatic liens in the crop harvested or swathed and baled. But the majority of states offer custom... | 7/26/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanInterviewing Attorneys Before You Hire One | In this episode, Paul discusses a publication he is working on that highlights questions you should ask a potential attorney. Interviewing potential attorneys helps you understand who you will work best and limit some issues down the road.... | 7/5/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanRecent Court of Appeals Impacts Hobby Drone Registration | In this episode, Paul discusses the recent decision in Taylor v. Huerta. This case involved FAA's earlier decision to require all unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to be registered. Paul will discuss how this decision could impact... | 6/21/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanMore On Ag Leases, This Time with Tiffany Lashmet | Developing a good ag lease is an important tool many of you need to consider developing when leasing farmland. We are hitting that time of year (June 30th) when Paul likes to remind you that you need to consider if you will give the notice to... | 5/24/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWhat Makes an Ag Lease an Ag Lease? | In this episode, Paul discusses a recent court decision, Porter v. Harden, №15–0683, 2017 WL 942845 (Mar. 10, 2017). In this decision, the Iowa Supreme Court looks at does one horse create a farmland lease? This decision provides... | 4/26/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanIndustrial Hemp Still Illegal to Cultivate in Maryland | In this episode, Paul discusses the current situation for the production of industrial hemp in Maryland. Currently, the General Assembly has directed the Maryland Department of Agriculture to develop a pilot program for research cultivation by... | 4/12/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanFrequently Asked Questions: Can I Trim Back My Neighbor's Tree From My Property? | One of the few times Paul tells you self-help is a good remedy | 4/5/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanHelp Paul, I Just Inherited Farmland with My Siblings | An Overview of Tenants in Common | 1/25/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanState Court Rules State's Right-to-Farm Law is Unconstitutional As-Applied | The Iowa Court of Appeals recently ruled that the state's right-to-farm law was unconstitutional as applied to a landowner next door to a hog farm. In this episode, Paul discusses the McIlrath v. Prestage Farms of Iowa,... | 1/18/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanNinth Circuit Busy With Decisions Impacting Ag Law | Plus a federal district court | 12/14/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanUtilizing a Business Organization Structure on the Farm | After a week off (sorry Paul messed up on scheduling), the podcast is back with a discussion on business organization structures on the farm. Paul is joined again by Ashley Ellixson to discuss their publication on various types of business... | 11/2/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanTools Available to Help Set Rental Rates on Farmland | With lower crop prices projected to continue for a while, many of you might be renegotiating cash rent or might be a beginning farmer leasing farmland for the first time and curious about tools to help you understand an appropriate rental rate for... | 10/19/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanDC Circuit Court of Appeals Overrules OSHA on Worker Standard Memo | In July of 2015, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a memorandum revising the retail exemption for facilities that would be exempt from safety guidelines established for handling hazardous chemicals. In this episode,... | 10/12/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanLiability Issues During Harvest | Fires during harvest are not uncommon and sources are many; a bearing can go out or get hot, a pickup’s exhaust pipe, bad wiring, and I’m sure you can give me more examples of how a fire can start during harvest. But what is your potential... | 10/5/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanRecent Court Decision Highlights Need to Have Plan to Wind Down Partnership | When starting a new business enterprise with friends or family, how to wind the business down upon a falling out, death, or other terminating event are not considered. But how to wind down the business is a critical part of the business. A... | 9/28/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanFreedom of Information Act, Agriculture, and a Recent Eighth Circuit Decision | Recently, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision in American Farm Bureau v. EPA. This case involved American Farm Bureau Federation and National Pork Producers Council bringing an action in federal court to challenge EPA's... | 9/21/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWhat are Right-to-Farm Laws | In this episode, Mayhah Suri, extension environmental specialist, interviews Paul Goeringer, extension legal specialist, over Right-to-Farm laws. Mayhah and Paul cover the basics of Right-to-Farm laws, what Maryland's law does, and the... | 9/14/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOpening an On-Farm Distillery in Maryland | Last week, we looked at on-farm breweries and we continue looking at on-farm diversification by considering on-farm distilleries. In this episode, Paul is rejoined by Mayhah Suri to discuss the licensing process to get the license and things... | 9/7/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOpening a Farm Brewery in Maryland | Farmers are often looking for new ways to diversify their operations. One new way maybe developing an on-farm brewery under Maryland's Class 8 license. In this episode, Paul is rejoined by Mayhah Suri to discuss the licensing process to... | 8/31/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanPhosphorus Management Tool: What Does it Mean? | Paul takes a break from this episode and instead Ashley Ellixson takes over the host chair. In this episode Ashley is joined by Dr. Nicole Fiorellino to highlight the Maryland Phosphorus Management Tool (PMT) and the details farmer's need to... | 8/24/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWho Owns Farm Data? | The Big Data Episode | 8/17/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWhat to Consider When Bringing Interns Into the Operation | Hiring interns for an operation can be useful for both producer and intern. But at the same time, producers need to understand the rules for when interns have to paid and can work for free. In this episode, Paul is joined by Sarah... | 8/10/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanHow Important Is Wireless in Rural Areas? | As producers use more and more technology in their operations there is a need to be connected to wireless networks to be able to move large amounts of data. In this episode, Paul is joined by Dr. Terry Griffin, cropping systems economist, Kansas... | 8/3/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWhat Should You Consider When Leasing Land with a Conservation Easement in Place? | Farmland in Maryland may contain a conservation easement over the property. Conservation easements limit the use of the property forever. Leasing farmland with a conservation easement on it may create special issues for landowners who have... | 7/27/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 5: Solar Leasing Considerations | In this episode, Paul is joined by Ashley Ellixson, extension legal specialist, Department of Ag and Resource Economics and the Ag Law Education Initiative, to discuss some basic considerations landowners need to consider when presented with a solar... | 7/20/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 4: Hey Paul, Can I Shoot Down a Drone? | The answer is almost always NO | 7/13/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 3: Look at Final Rule Changes to Common Crop Insurance Policy | In late June, USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced changes to the Common Crop Insurance Policy to clarify “practicability to replant” and clarify recordkeeping issues associated with indemnity payments in a double-cropping system.... | 7/6/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanMaryland Ag Extension Podcast #2 | The one about farmland lease terminations | 6/21/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanMaryland Ag Extension Podcast Episode #1 | The one where Paul introduces the podcast | 6/21/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
Excellent podcast!
Paul does a great job of covering practical legal issues facing farmers and ranchers.
