Ag Law
This article examines the benefits of leasing farm machinery and equipment. Whether you are in the market to acquire power machinery, farm implements, haying equipment, storage bins or other pieces of equipment, you should consider how the leasing of those items may tie in to your overall farming operation.
Ag Law
This article examines the benefits of leasing farm machinery and equipment. Whether you are in the market to acquire power machinery, farm implements, haying equipment, storage bins or other pieces of equipment, you should consider how the leasing of those items may tie in to your overall farming operation.
Ag Law
With hunting seasons in full swing it is commonplace to see folks out riding ATVs, trekking through the woods and making their second home high up in a tree stand. Some have leased out their property for the seasons and some let neighbors use it for free. What difference does this make in your rights and obligations as a landowner? Are your obligations different to these people if you accept payment? We’ll take a quick look at what the law says about landowners and their responsibilities.
The Udder Side of the Story
Worms and parasites are a nasty mess with our animals. If we have not properly de-wormed our animals they will become unthrifty and sick. The next picture shows exactly what our animals and us, as our animal's managers, are facing.
Ag Law
Have you ever been afraid to give permission to someone or a group of persons to use your land for recreational purposes, say for hunting, target shooting or four-wheeling, because you feared he or they might get hurt on your land and make a claim against you? This article discusses several points to consider when approached by someone asking to use your land.
Farm Finance
I recently spoke to a group of our bank customers and there were several people in attendance who did not realize a will must go though the probate process. The truth is, all wills must be verified by the probate court to be enforceable. Having a will keeps the courts from deciding to whom your assets and farm property go, but it still needs to go through this time-consuming, costly and public procedure.
The Udder Side of the Story
With the weather changing and the cold of winter coming, it is time to get our cattle ready for it. Spring calves should be vaccinated, dewormed and processed. This will prep them for weaning. Weaning is the most stressful time in a calf's life since birth. With these protective vaccinations in place and being fecal negative, we have the animal's immune system on our side. This would mean less disease and more days gaining weight.
Ag Law
You have seen the commercials on TV, or read the billboards along the highway: Have you been in an accident? Call the Law Office of…
Ag Law
You have seen the commercials on TV, or read the billboards along the highway: Have you been in an accident? Call the Law Office of…
The Udder Side of the Story
This last week I have had two calls about cattlemen losing animals. This is not that uncommon, but when an animal dies, you have lost all chance of profit from that animal.
