Legal Issues
Agricultural leases are an important tool for producers. Leases may be written or oral, but the best leases provide written evidence of the parties’ agreement and contain the “Four P's”: the parties, property, period and payment.
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7 best practices for making mixed use of cattle grazing land
Grazing land owners are being approached with opportunities to combine cattle grazing with clean energy and carbon offset technologies, but they need to be cautious to ensure their primary use of the land is not compromised.
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Simple deal or not, you need a contract
The changing nature of cattle operations requires specialized contracts. Whether borrowing a neighbor's bull or letting a friend exhibit your heifer, written agreements protect all parties involved.
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Nonprobate transfers: Planning pays off
The complexities and expenses associated with probates vary. However, the good news is that many assets can pass outside of the probate process if the decedent planned ahead.
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Landowner considerations when negotiating solar energy leases
Solar energy leases can provide an added source of revenue for farmers and ranchers. However, the implications of a solar lease are far-reaching and should not be taken lightly.
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Right to Farm updates: Important protections for agriculture
Many rural areas are seeing rapid growth, meaning new neighbors without a connection to agriculture. The Right to Farm statutes protect existing operations against nuisance lawsuits, and some states have made updates to strengthen these protections.
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Same song, different verse: An update on air emission regulations
Environmental groups continue to advocate for regulation on emissions from production agriculture. Two recent developments show just how serious these issues are.
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