Legal Issues
Agrivoltaics means the “colocation” of solar energy installations and agricultural production. Agrivoltaics have the potential to ease land-use conflicts between agriculture and energy generation. Both landowners and energy developers can benefit.
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Moving into the future: A different outlook on a successful succession plan for farm and ranch operations
Food security is a growing concern in the U.S. and across the globe. The heart of this lies with our farmers and ranchers, their lands and operations, and the products they produce to feed the world.
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Surface protection in natural resource leases
The ownership of the surface estate and the ownership of the mineral estate can be severed. As natural resource production ramps up across the nation, more and more cattle producers are feeling the impact. Learn how to protect your rights.
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Tips and tricks when interacting with state agencies
A farmer or rancher can take steps to ensure that their voice is heard in the policy-making process by engaging with the agency and providing feedback. Create an effective and impactful voice in your communications with agencies.
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Accessing agriculture: Getting started in ranching and farming amid rising land costs
Beginning farmers and ranchers face many challenges including finding land and creating capital for ranch and farm needs. The USDA FSA makes and guarantees loans for beginning farmers and ranchers to help them get started in their agricultural pursuits.
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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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SEC’s new climate disclosure rules
The SEC adopted its final rules requiring the disclosure of certain climate-related information. The final rules eliminated a controversial portion of the proposed rules, which would have required registrants to disclose information related to Scope 3 GHG emissions, which are known as “value chain emissions.”
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A legacy or a lawsuit: What are you leaving behind?
Agriculture is not just a business; it’s a way of life. Well-crafted plans to transition farm and ranch estates to the next generation are essential to keeping this way of life alive for future generations.
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A lesson on the Corporate Transparency Act
New requirements continue to pop up in the business world, and it is no different in the cattle business. Continue reading to learn more about the Corporate Transparency Act of 2021.
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5 tips to reduce risk of theft on the ranch
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raiser’s Association Special Ranger Joe Aguilar shares important tips and tricks to help reduce the risk of theft on an operation.
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