This is the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, brought to you by the Center for Agricultural and Shale Law. This podcast was created to keep you in the know on current events and legal developments relating to energy development in rural America.
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.
8/22/24 • 11:09
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.
8/6/24 • 16:23
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.
7/17/24 • 13:03
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.
5/15/24 • 13:31
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.
4/29/24 • 14:19
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.
12/22/23 • 12:58
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.
10/31/23 • 10:45
In this episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, we are joined by Lonzie Helmes, a second-year student at Penn State Law and a Research Assistant at the Center Agricultural and Shale Law at Penn State. Lonzie gives us an introduction to hydrogen, how it can be used to replace current fertilizer processes, and recent developments in how the U.S. government has incentivized an increase in production of hydrogen projects. Guest: Lonzie Helmes, 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.
10/10/23 • 12:57
In this episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, we are joined by Kole Zellers, a second-year student at Penn State Law and a Research Assistant at the Center Agricultural and Shale Law at Penn State. Kole gives us an introduction to the uses of anaerobic digestion and how it can be utilized for both energy and fertilization on farmland and how the U.S. government can incentivize increased use of the process in the future. Guest: Kole Zellers, 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.
9/26/23 • 13:59
In this episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, we are joined by Avery McLean, a second-year student at Penn State Law and a Research Assistant at the Center Agricultural and Shale Law at Penn State, for the second of a two-part introduction to carbon pricing programs and agriculture. In this episode, we address specific questions that farmers interested in entering the carbon market may ask about carbon pricing. 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.
9/12/23 • 10:47
In this episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, we are joined by Avery McLean, a second-year student at Penn State Law and a research Assistant at the Center Agricultural and Shale Law at Penn State, for the first of a two-part introduction to Carbon Pricing Programs and agriculture. In this discussion, Avery introduces us to the basics of carbon pricing: methods to establish carbon prices, policy decisionmaking, and governmental approaches in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. 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.
9/5/23 • 13:28
In this episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, we are joined again by Al Jones, a third-year student at Penn State Law and a research Assistant at the Center Agricultural and Shale Law at Penn State, who give us an overview of the use of wood burning as a source of energy, and how it can be utilized on farms. We discuss how the environmental impacts of utilizing wood burning as an energy source, as well as government involvement in the use of this source of energy. Guest: Al Jones, Research Assistant Host: Chloe Marie, Research Specialist Follow us on Twitter @AgShaleLaw Like us on Facebook Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law
7/20/23 • 11:46
In this episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, we are joined by Al Jones, a third-year student at Penn State Law and a research Assistant at the Center Agricultural and Shale Law at Penn State, who gives us an overview of hydropower energy. We discuss the history of hydropower energy, current usage of hydropower, and how it can be used by farms today. Guest: Al Jones, 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.
7/7/23 • 10:48
In this episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, we are joined by Al Jones, a third-year student at Penn State Law and a research Assistant at the Center Agricultural and Shale Law at Penn State, who gives us an overview of geothermal energy. We discuss how geothermal energy production, how it can be used by farms, and government involvement in the expansion of geothermal energy use. Guest: Al Jones, 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.
6/23/23 • 12:03
In this episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, Research Specialist Chloe Marie joins staff attorney Jackie Schweichler to talk about Environmental Rights Amendments. We discuss what they are, state action, case law, and the effect on land use regulation. Guest: Chloe Marie, Research Specialist Host: Jackie Schweichler, Staff Attorney 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.
3/16/23 • 16:19
In this episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, Research Specialist Chloe Marie joins staff attorney Jackie Schweichler to discuss pipeline security including cybersecurity and legislation relating to critical infrastructure. Chloe provides some background on states that have adopted critical infrastructure legislation to address pipeline protests. We also discuss cybersecurity and the federal government's procedures/standards to protext critical infrastructure from ransomware attacks. Guest: Chloe Marie, Research Specialist Host: Jackie Schweichler, Staff Attorney 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.
1/9/23 • 14:25
In this episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, Research Specialist Chloe Marie joins staff attorney Jackie Schweichler to discuss the Keystone XL Pipeline. Chloe provides some history of the project and then discusses the various permit authorizations and rescisions that have occured during the past few years. Guest: Chloe Marie, Research Specialist Host: Jackie Schweichler, Staff Attorney 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.
12/20/22 • 12:21
In this episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, Research Specialist Chloe Marie joins staff attorney Jackie Schweichler to discuss the Delaware River Basin Commission and the regulation of natural gas development within the Basin. Chloe provides a background on the DRBC rulemaking process as well as recent proposed changes and lawsuits. Guest: Chloe Marie, Research Specialist Host: Jackie Schweichler, Staff Attorney 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.
11/22/22 • 20:54
In this episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, Research Assistant Deke Dieken joins staff attorney Jackie Schweichler to discuss pipeline easements and the case, United States Forest Service v. Cowpasture River Preservation Association. In this case, the Supreme Court takes a close look at the Appalacian Trail and whether the U.S. Forest Service has the authority to grant a pipeline easement under this land. Guest: Deke Dieken, Research Assistant Host: Jackie Schweichler, Staff Attorney 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.
10/24/22 • 09:13
In this episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, Research Specialist Chloe Marie joins staff attorney Jackie Schweichler to talk about the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). First, Chloe gives us a general overview of the RFS. After that, we dive into the specifics of the hardship exemption from Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Volume Obligations (RVO) for small refineries, referencing the case HollyFrontier, et al. v. Renewable Fuels Association. Guest: Chloe Marie, Research Specialist Host: Jackie Schweichler, Staff Attorney 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.
10/4/22 • 15:16
In this inaugural episode of the Farmland Energy Legal Podcast, we are joined by Research Specialist Chloe Marie who gives us an overview of agrivoltaics. We discuss how agrivoltaics can be used to combine solar panels and farmland to improve land productivity by allowing farmers to simultaneously grow produce and create energy. Guest: Chloe Marie, Research Specialist Host: Jackie Schweichler, Staff Attorney 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.
8/30/22 • 23:29
This week's appellate-focused episode covers the D.C. Appellate Court vacating an EPA rule, the D.C. Appellate Court pausing a case regarding the carbon dioxide and fuel economy standards, and the Second Circuit Appellate Court dismissing a complaint regarding global warming and large oil companies. Host: Sara Jenkins, Research Assistant Editor: Erin M. Lieberman, Research Assistant For a print version, see the Shale Law Weekly Review. 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.
4/13/21 • 05:59
This week's episode covers a New Mexico Commission passing a rule which implemented new natural gas venting and flaring requirements, a Colorado Court granting the BLM's voluntary remand of their resource management plan, and the PA Supreme Court's ruling regarding landowners of Natural Gas leases and the PA Consumer Protection Law. Host: Sara Jenkins, Research Assistant Editor: Erin M. Lieberman, Research Assistant For a print version, see the Shale Law Weekly Review. 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.
4/9/21 • 06:12
This week's episode covers an appeals court denying review of a FERC order regarding a natural gas pipeline, FERC authorizing a pipeline replacement project and making findings on greenhouse gas emissions, and FERC denying a request for rehearing regarding the Mountain Valley Pipeline. Host: Sara Jenkins, Research Assistant Editor: Erin M. Lieberman, Research Assistant For a print version, see the Shale Law Weekly Review. 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.
3/31/21 • 05:57
This week's episode covers a court decision regarding the Mountain Valley Pipeline's Southgate Project, a motion to intervene in the lawsuit regarding the ban on fracking in the Delaware River Basin, FERC issuing an Environmental Assessment for the East Lateral XPress Project, and a report indicating the ban on oil and gas leasing on federal lands would disproportionately effect New Mexico in the Permian Basin. Host: Sara Jenkins, Research Assistant Editor: Erin M. Lieberman, Research Assistant For a print version, see the Shale Law Weekly Review. 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.
3/29/21 • 07:20
This week's episode covers an update from the PA Natural Gas Production Report, the PA Attorney General settles a lawsuit against Chesapeake Energy, a California City bans construction of new gas stations and expansions of fossil fuel uses at existing stations, and an Ohio District Court enjoining surface disturbing activities in the Wayne National Forest. Host: Sara Jenkins, Research Assistant Editor: Erin M. Lieberman, Research Assistant For a print version, see the Shale Law Weekly Review. 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.
3/26/21 • 07:44
This week's episode covers the Tenth Circuit's latest decision relating to WOTUS, a Settlement Agreement that will allow the Revolution Pipeline to move forward, and court penalties issued against Exxon Mobile for violations of the Clean Air Act. Host: Sara Jenkins, Research Assistant Editor: Erin M. Lieberman, Research Assistant For a print version, see the Shale Law Weekly Review. 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.
3/11/21 • 06:59
This week's episode covers an update about the Mountain Valley Pipeline, the ban on fracking in the Delaware River Basin, an international oil spill, and state reactions to the executive order suspending fracking. Host: Sara Jenkins, Research Assistant Editor: Erin M. Lieberman, Research Assistant For a print version, see the Shale Law Weekly Review. 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.
3/8/21 • 06:43
This week's episode covers the 2019 draft guidance for GHG emissions, the EPA granting emergency waivers in Texas, and a study about songbirds and natural gas compressor noises. Host: Sara Jenkins, Research Assistant Editor: Erin M. Lieberman, Research Assistant For a print version, see the Shale Law Weekly Review. 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.
3/1/21 • 06:31
This week's episode covers a withdrawal of certain Department of Justice policies, the Enbridge 3 Pipeline Project, the Arctic Drilling Rule, and the Federal Royalty Rule. Host: Sara Jenkins, Research Assistant Editor: Erin M. Lieberman, Research Assistant For a print version, see the Shale Law Weekly Review. 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.
3/1/21 • 08:01
