Monthly Archives: July 2025

“An Examination of the Implications of Proposition 12” – My Experience Testifying Before the House Ag Committee

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Last week, I had the honor of being a witness at a hearing of the House Committee on Agriculture in Washington, DC looking at the implications of Proposition 12. It was a really great experience, and I am so grateful to Ranking Member, Angie Craig, for the invitation to participate in the hearing.  I also want to thank the many friends and colleagues who helped me prepare for my testimony.  As I noted in my testimony, this is an important issue for producers and agribusinesses across the country. … Read More →

Preparing Farmers & Ranchers for the Evolution of Carbon Markets – Resources

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Dr. Jordan Shockley, Casey Matzke, and I have been working hard to develop a library of carbon-related resources through grant funding from the Southern Extension Risk Management Education Center. In particular, our publications focus on what changes we are seeing in carbon markets, and what producers and landowners need to know going forward.  Whether you are someone who has already entered into a soil carbon contract, or someone who aims to stay far away from them, this information will be helpful in understanding the current situation regarding carbon… Read More →

Recent Interviews & Articles

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I’ve been able to give a number of interviews recently on a whole host of ag law-related topics.  We’ve covered some really important issues like getting documents in writing, succession planning, and mental health.  I thought it might be fun to share a few of those interviews today. Beyond the Handshake: 6 Legal Documents that Matter I enjoy any chance to chat with Shelley Huguley at Southwest Farm Press.  We caught up earlier this year at the Plains Cotton Growers Annual Meeting where we talked about my presentation. … Read More →

July 3, 2025 Weekly Round Up

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Happy Independence Day to all!  We hope you all have an enjoyable holiday. We’re here to recap some of the biggest ag law stories in the news over the past few weeks.  Let’s get started! * Texas Supreme Court decides Cactus Water Services v. COG Operating.  The biggest news in Texas has to be the Court’s decision regarding produced water.  This case asked the question of whether produced water–water that is extracted with oil and gas production–belongs to the surface owner or the mineral lessee. The Court held that… Read More →