Legal Issues
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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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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Agricultural law year in review
Check out some of the agricultural law news from 2023. Looking forward to 2024, many of these issues will remain critical issues for many agricultural producers around the country.
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Sometimes it takes a leap of faith
Developing an exit strategy when transitioning the farm to the next generation includes setting exit goals, assessing financial and mental readiness, identifying exiting owner type, selecting an exit option, understanding the value of this option and executing the exit strategy plan.
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