Farmland Energy Legal Podcast

In this episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, we are joined by Riley Amdor, a second-year law student at Penn State Law and a research assistant at the Center for Agricultural and Shale Law. Riley and Chloe discuss the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act and how it has benefitted farmers and producers over the past two years, as well as how it will continue to benefit agriculture into the future. Additionally, Riley highlights the Act's significant investments in rural energy projects, agricultural conservation programs, and support for underserved farmers, ranchers, and foresters. Guest: Riley Amdor, Research Assistant Host:  Chloe Marie, Research Specialist  Follow us on Twitter @AgShaleLaw  Like us on Facebook Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law   Music is "Caazapá (Aire Popular Paraguayo)" by Edson Lopes and is licensed under CC BY 3.0. 

In this episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, we are joined by Dillon Lightfoot, a third-year law student at Penn State Law and the Penn State School of International Affairs, and a research assistant at the Center for Agricultural and Shale Law. Dillon provides and overview of foreign ownership of agricultural land in the United States, analyzing relevant state and federal policies. Dillon and Chloe then discuss recent trends and developments in the area - and explore the federal government's role in monitoring and regulating foreign ownership of agricultural land. Guest: Dillon Lightfoot, Research Assistant Host:  Chloe Marie, Research Specialist  Follow us on Twitter @AgShaleLaw  Like us on Facebook Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law   Music is "Caazapá (Aire Popular Paraguayo)" by Edson Lopes and is licensed under CC BY 3.0. 

In this episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, we are joined by Jasmine Gunning, a third-year law student at Penn State Law and a research assistant at the Center for Agricultural and Shale Law. Jasmine discusses dust pollution in rural Pennsylvania and its impact on the general public and on the agricultural field. She discusses different practical solutions to tackle the road dust problem including the use of a byproduct of the oil and gas industry — brine. Jasmine and Chloe discuss the pros and cons of spreading brine on rural Pennsylvania roads, as well as state regulations on the use of brine as a dust suppressant. Guest: Jasmine Gunning, Research Assistant Host:  Chloe Marie, Research Specialist  Follow us on Twitter @AgShaleLaw  Like us on Facebook Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law   Music is "Caazapá (Aire Popular Paraguayo)" by Edson Lopes and is licensed under CC BY 3.0. 

In this episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, we are joined by Jose Rojas, a second-year law student at Penn State Law and a research assistant at the Center for Agricultural and Shale Law. Jose provides a brief overview of precision agriculture, exploring the different technologies used for smarter farming practices and their impact on the agricultural industry. Guest: Jose Rojas, Research Assistant Host:  Chloe Marie, Research Specialist  Follow us on Twitter @AgShaleLaw  Like us on Facebook Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law   Music is "Caazapá (Aire Popular Paraguayo)" by Edson Lopes and is licensed under CC BY 3.0. 

In this episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, we are joined by Samuel Sweeten, a rising second-year law student at Penn State Law and a Research Assistant at the Center Agricultural and Shale Law at Penn State. Samuel provides us with a brief overview of critical minerals, highlighting their importance in the transition to renewable energy and their contribution to advancing agriculture. Additionally, he discusses the global distribution of these resources and their strategic importance to the United States. Guest: Samuel Sweeten, Research Assistant Host:  Chloe Marie, Research Specialist  Follow us on Twitter @AgShaleLaw  Like us on Facebook Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law   Music is "Caazapá (Aire Popular Paraguayo)" by Edson Lopes and is licensed under CC BY 3.0. 

In this episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, we are joined by Riley Amdor, a rising second year law student at Penn State Law and a Research Assistant at the Center Agricultural and Shale Law at Penn State. Riley walks us through a recent survey published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Economic Research Service (ERS), which looked at the role of commercial energy payments from oil, natural gas, and wind energy production in agricultural producer income. We discuss key findings from the report including regional differences, farm size differences, and other farmer characteristics that impact commercial energy payment amounts.  Guest: Riley Amdor, Research Assistant Host:  Chloe Marie, Research Specialist  Follow us on Twitter @AgShaleLaw  Like us on Facebook Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law   Music is "Caazapá (Aire Popular Paraguayo)" by Edson Lopes and is licensed under CC BY 3.0. 

In this episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, we are joined by Avery McLean, a recent graduate of Penn State Law and a former Research Assistant at the Center Agricultural and Shale Law at Penn State. Avery gives us an update on agrivoltaics: a large-scale solar development practice that combines solar energy generation with agricultural production. Avery also speaks about the specific legal developments for agrivoltaics in Pennsylvania.  Guest: Avery McLean, Research Assistant Host:  Chloe Marie, Research Specialist  Follow us on Twitter @AgShaleLaw  Like us on Facebook Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law   Music is "Caazapá (Aire Popular Paraguayo)" by Edson Lopes and is licensed under CC BY 3.0. 

In this episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, we are joined by Victoria Dutterer, a second-year student at Penn State Law and a Research Assistant at the Center Agricultural and Shale Law at Penn State. Victoria gives us a brief history of artificial intelligence, how it has been used in agriculture over the past 40 years, and recent developments in AI technology used on farms. We also discuss how the US government is involved in funding AI projects, and proposed legislation to support AI projects while also regulating the negative impacts. Guest: Victoria Dutterer, Research Assistant Host:  Chloe Marie, Research Specialist  Follow us on Twitter @AgShaleLaw  Like us on Facebook Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law   Music is "Caazapá (Aire Popular Paraguayo)" by Edson Lopes and is licensed under CC BY 3.0. 

In this episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, we are joined by Mary Johnson, a second-year student at Penn State Law and a Research Assistant at the Center Agricultural and Shale Law at Penn State. Mary gives us an introduction to the foundations of wind farms and wind power, the potential benefits of using wind power, how farmers can start using wind power on their land, and the financial incentives the government is utilizing to promote the integration of wind farms in the agricultural industry. Guest: Mary Johnson, Research Assistant Host:  Chloe Marie, Research Specialist  Follow us on Twitter @AgShaleLaw  Like us on Facebook Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law   Music is "Caazapá (Aire Popular Paraguayo)" by Edson Lopes and is licensed under CC BY 3.0. 

In this episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, we are joined by Josh Narey, a second-year student at Penn State Law and a Research Assistant at the Center Agricultural and Shale Law at Penn State. Josh speaks about the methane production process in manure on farms, and how methane can be used as a renewable energy source. We also talk about what the federal and state governments are doing to regulate both methane emissions and how farmers can use the gas as an energy source. Guest: Josh Narey, Research Assistant Host:  Chloe Marie, Research Specialist  Follow us on Twitter @AgShaleLaw  Like us on Facebook Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law   Music is "Caazapá (Aire Popular Paraguayo)" by Edson Lopes and is licensed under CC BY 3.0.