Articles Tagged with ''contracts''
Anaerobic digesters are more than a building project. They are about forging partnerships, navigating regulations and managing risk, and doing so in a way that’s best for the future of the dairy.
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From the horse’s mouth: Written agreements for your ranch’s equine enterprise
Horses continue to be a part of daily operations as well as an additional source of income. While many horse-related transactions are often bound by a “handshake deal,” failing to adequately document the relative rights and responsibilities of those involved can lead to costly legal disputes.
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How to address water rights in an agricultural transaction
Anyone dealing in agricultural real estate needs to understand and account for the status of water rights in their transaction, as water rights can make or break an agricultural real estate transaction.
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Legal issues transporting livestock
The cattle business is constantly changing. But what isn’t changing is the need to protect yourself and your business when transporting cattle. Legal documents are available for protection for many situations.
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Incorporating the 'Four P's' into farm and ranch leases
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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Riding the bull: The power of options in cattle feeding
Cattle feeders can thrive in bullish markets by employing options as a risk management tool. With the use of put options, cattle feeders can safeguard against price declines while enabling gains with price increases.
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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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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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Six issues a farm equipment lease should address
Given the variables and complexities involved, it is advisable for either party to hire an attorney to help craft or review a suitable farm equipment lease agreement carefully tailored for the unique needs of the parties.
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