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I’m sorry for missing our Round Up last Friday, I was out with sick little ones. \u00a0Hopefully now, we are all on the mend.<\/p>\n

Here are some of the ag law stories in the news recently.<\/p>\n

* How to audit your farm’s I-9 forms.<\/strong> \u00a0Current immigration issues and discussions have had a lot of folks really paying attention to their employee paperwork. \u00a0Remember, all employers must have I-9 forms on file for all employees. \u00a0For more background info on this requirement and the nuts and bolts of completing the forms, click here<\/a>. \u00a0Ag Web recently published an article on how to audit your farm’s I-9 forms and ensure that all the i’s are dotted and t’s are crossed. \u00a0This is a great reminder for people to go back and ensure their records are in order. \u00a0[Read article here<\/a>.]<\/p>\n

* There is no “Magic Book.”<\/strong> \u00a0The Prairie Farmer published a great, thought-provoking piece on estate and succession planning. \u00a0This article makes clear that there is no magic document or book that will handle all of the issues that arise when a person passes away. \u00a0It’s a good reminder for folks that there are a lot of things to consider when dealing with making an estate or succession plan. \u00a0[Read article here<\/a>.]<\/p>\n

*Summary of eminent domain bills published.<\/strong> \u00a0For those of you interested in following what is happening in Austin with regard to eminent domain, the Texans for Property Rights group has put together a list of bills that deal with eminent domain. \u00a0Many of these bills, if passed, will offer important protections to Texas landowners facing condemnation of their property by eminent domain. \u00a0[View summary here<\/a>.]<\/p>\n

* Why Farmers Dread Retirement.<\/strong> \u00a0The New York Times published a really interesting piece on why farmers dread retirement. \u00a0It outlines some interesting considerations regarding succession planning, retirement planning, and how much people really love farming. \u00a0[Read article here<\/a>.]<\/p>\n

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