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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.

July 10, 2023

Hannes D. Zetzsche and Isaac C. Lawrence

Cattle grazing may be a good use of cattle grazing land, but it may not be the only good use. Particularly as nationwide climate goals have driven investment throughout the country in clean electric and carbon offset technologies, cattle graziers may find new market opportunities to make mixed use of cattle grazing land.

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.

April 26, 2023

Garrett Couts

With proper planning, you can potentially help your loved ones avoid the need for a courthouse visit when your life adventure ends. Many assets can pass outside of the probate process if the decedent planned ahead.

Finding the critical balance in the wildlife and livestock relationship

Maintaining the economics of ranching alongside the sustainability of hoofed wildlife (ungulates) is difficult, especially when these interests conflict. Cooperation and understanding are key, as multiple viewpoints and concerns can quickly tip this delicate balance.

February 16, 2023

Bruce Derksen

“Elk and other big game can be a positive or a negative for a ranch, depending largely on how they impact the bottom line. If a ranch is able to derive sufficient income through hunting, ecotourism or from government programs – such as the USDA Grasslands Conservation Reserve Program – then wildlife can be a benefit.”

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.

February 13, 2023

Garrett Reed

Because solar leases are long-term commitments and dictate the future use of the property, landowners should carefully consider a variety of factors when deciding whether a solar lease is right for them, their family and their land.

Foreign holdings of Idaho agricultural lands

January 9, 2023

Lynn Jaynes

Which Idaho county has more acres owned by foreign investors than any other?

Improving your leased land experience

January 1, 2023

Joy Hendrix

Improving land while on a lease can be challenging, but Josh and Tara Morris have a few tips and tricks to share based on their experience.

Identifying your competitive advantage

By defining your operational strengths and assets, you can identify competitive opportunities by reviewing your place, passion, problems, people and position.

October 26, 2022

Aaron Berger

Livestock producers can enhance success by identifying and exploiting their competitive advantage in relation to their competition.

Agricultural leases: The pen is mightier than the handshake

March 23, 2022

Kyle K. Weldon

Agricultural lease agreements come in all shapes and sizes.

Key considerations for carbon contracts

February 24, 2022

Tiffany Lashmet

Carbon contracts are the current hot topic in agriculture. Essentially, a landowner or agricultural producer enters into a contract with a company or broker seeking to purchase carbon credits.