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The Kansas Court of Appeals recently issued a significant property-law decision in Clark v. McKee[1] involving a 40-acre Jefferson County farm and the severance of a joint tenancy with rights of survivorship. The court reached a result that
The Agricultural Law and Taxation Blog, published by the Law Professor Blogs Network, focuses on legal issues related to agriculture, including property rights, taxation, land use, and regulatory developments affecting farming and rural landowners. It covers topics such as agricultural property taxation, zoning and land use restrictions in rural areas, environmental regulations impacting agriculture, and legal challenges related to agricultural business operations. The blog also addresses emerging issues like carbon capture and storage laws affecting farmland and the implications of federal and state legislation on agricultural practices and taxation policies.
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The Kansas Court of Appeals recently issued a significant property-law decision in Clark v. McKee[1] involving a 40-acre Jefferson County farm and the severance of a joint tenancy with rights of survivorship. The court reached a result that…
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For many agricultural businesses, the “USDA Organic” seal is far more than a label; it is a vital market differentiator that signals quality, integrity, and consumer trust. However, entering the organic marketplace requires navigating a rigorous federal regulatory framework…
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In Ragsdale v. Timmer,[1] the United States District Court for the District of Kansas addressed a common friction point in agricultural litigation – the attempt to exclude highly experienced but “non-scientific” expert witnesses. The defendants sought to exclude…
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Is it really necessary to have a Farm Bill rather than the way it was done via reconciliation under the OBBBA and with ad hoc disaster payments added after-the-fact when deemed necessary? What are the pros and cons? The…
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For the Kansas producer, environmental stewardship is often synonymous with long-term business success. However, operating within the framework of state and federal environmental regulations can feel like a complex task. Staying informed ensures that your farm not only remains…
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My colleague, Paul Neiffer, and I are seeing letters from local FSA offices for the 2026 crop year indicating that an LLC or an S corporation is limited to a single payment limit. This is contrary to the One…
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Receiving an “adverse decision” from a USDA agency (such as a loan denial, payment rejection, or unfavorable wetland determination) can feel overwhelming. For a farmer, these decisions represent more than just bureaucratic paperwork; they impact the financial viability of…
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For many farmers and ranchers in the Midwest and West, the “fence line” isn’t just a physical boundary between pastures; it can also be a jurisdictional boundary between state and federal or tribal law. Navigating the complexities of Federal…
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The 2026 Kansas legislative session has been particularly active concerning agriculture and rural landowners, with lawmakers focusing heavily on property rights and water management. Several key bills have been signed into law that directly impact how Kansans farm, ranch,…
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For decades, farmers have operated under a fundamental understanding of property – if you buy it, you own it, and if it breaks, you fix it. However, the rapid digitization of agricultural machinery transformed tractors and combines into sophisticated…