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I kicked off the week at the Southern Agricultural Economics Association meetings in San Antonio. \u00a0Fellow ag lawyers Paul Goeringer, Ashley Ellixon, and I presented on undercover videos and private property rights at the meeting. \u00a0We enjoyed some great discussion from attendees about a variety of issues facing agriculture!<\/p>\n

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Photo by Terry Griffin<\/p><\/div>\n

* Big Data: Big Potential, Big Problems.<\/strong> \u00a0Big data has been a hot topic of conversation in agriculture for the last couple of years. \u00a0[Read prior Big Data blog series here<\/a>.] \u00a0As we see more and more data collection capabilities, there are countless\u00a0possibilities for how this data can be useful and valuable to farmers and ranchers, but also a host of potential difficulties could arise as well. \u00a0News OK recently published an article discussing these issues, and featuring my friend (and photographer as you see above), Terry Griffin. \u00a0[Read article here<\/a>.]<\/p>\n

*\u00a0Horse slaughter case over in New Mexico.<\/strong> \u00a0The legal battle over a New Mexico packinghouse that sought to slaughter horses has come to an end. \u00a0Although Congress effectively ended any attempts to conduct horse slaughter in the US with a provision in the budget prohibiting funding for required federal inspectors, the case remained pending in New Mexico courts. \u00a0Now, a New Mexico trial court judge has entered a permanent injunction against Valley Meats Company from conducting horse slaughter in the state. \u00a0[Read article here<\/a>.]<\/p>\n

* Biggest mistake executors make.<\/strong> \u00a0The Wall Street Journal recently published a great article offering advice for executors. Serving as the executor of an estate can seem really daunting, so this kind of practical advice would be very useful for folks finding themselves in those shoes. \u00a0The article’s advice includes not paying bills too early, not playing the market too aggressively, carefully handling real estate, and keeping track of tangible assets. \u00a0[Read article here<\/a>.]<\/p>\n

* Preparing for the unexpected visitor at the fair.<\/strong> \u00a0Now that we’re in the midst of major stock show season in Texas, I thought that a recent article published by Hoards Dairyman about preparing for an animal rights activist in the stands at a fair was really important. \u00a0The article explains that recently, activist groups have stepped up protest activities and recently staged a protest at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. \u00a0The article offers some great advice about how to prepare for the situation if it arises at a stock show, including having law enforcement aware of a potential issue, having a spokesperson designated, having a plan in place, and implementing an animal handling and care policy for participants. \u00a0[Read article here<\/a>.]<\/p>\n

* Reminder: FREE Oil and Gas Leasing Workshop in College Station February 22.<\/strong> \u00a0We’ve gotten a great response from folks excited about the program we will be hosting in College Station a week from Monday. \u00a0We will be addressing a variety of issues to help landowners and mineral owners negotiate with oil and gas companies. \u00a0There is no fee and not registration requirement, but if you are planning to come, feel free to shoot me an email (tdowell@tamu.edu) or phone call to let me know for head count purposes (806-677-5668). \u00a0For more information, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ranchers Leasing Workshop is now available on demand to be taken anytime at your own pace. To register click here<\/em><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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