Farm Machinery Leases

Rincker LawFood & Ag Law

Leasing farm equipment, rather than buying it, may be appropriate when the equipment is only needed for a short period of time or if the value of the equipment will be low after the intended use or if the farmer is limited by income or funds. The following terms are what should be included in the lease for lease of …

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Some Considerations for General Partnership Agreements

Rincker LawBusiness/Commercial Law

Happy Post- Thanksgiving Break.  I ate a lotta turkey down in College Station, Texas over the weekend.  So I’ve been getting a lot of questions about partnership agreements lately.  A partnership arises when two or more people agree to share in the profits and losses of a business.  Oftentimes in business, especially in the food and agriculture industry, partnerships are …

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Shhhhhhh– Some Considerations for Those Pesky NDA’s

Rincker LawBusiness/Commercial Law, Food & Ag Law

In many types of business agreements, including agricultural ones, it is important for parties to be able to safeguard information they wish to remain secret. Non-disclosure agreements (“NDAs”) can be helpful in ensuring that information stays between the parties of the agreement. Put simply, there are two types of NDAs: bilateral and unilateral. A bilateral NDA is one where both …

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Lawline Presentation on the Veterinary Feed Directive

Rincker LawFood & Ag Law, Webinars

I gave a presentation a few weeks ago on the Veterinary Feed Directive via Lawline. You can listen to the video below; however, if you would like to get a copy of my presentation materials (and get CLE credits for you lawyers!) then please register with Lawline here. I break this presentation into 2 parts:  (1) I review the background …

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Overview of Farm Leases

Rincker LawFood & Ag Law

For farmers purchasing land is not always an option or the best option for their purpose. In those cases, leasing land may be a better option. For leasing land, there are multiple options: 1. Cash-Rent Leases: A cash rent lease is where the tenant usually pays a fixed dollar amount in rent and it may be modified based on crop …

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A Few Considerations For Stocker Cattle Contracts

Rincker LawFood & Ag Law

A stocker cattle contract is used when a cattle producer wants to hire someone to feed out the progeny through weaning. There are several issues to consider when a cattle producer hires a stocker feeder after the progeny are weaned. Here are just a few considerations for the stocker cattle agreement: • Feed and Nutrition: This section should include pasture quality …

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What Livestock Producers Should Know About the Veterinary Feed Directive

Rincker LawFood & Ag Law, Speaking Engagements, Webinars

In June 2015, the Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) promulgated the second Veterinary Feed Directive (“VFD”) affecting livestock producers that use medicated feed and water. The final rule became effective in October 2015 transitioning Over-the-Counter (“OTC”) drugs to be VFD through January 1, 2017. This requires veterinarians to have a Veterinary-Client-Patient Relationship (“VCPR”) and use a VFD to prescribe the …

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Farm Machinery Purchase Agreements

Rincker LawFood & Ag Law

Buying farm machinery is a long term purchase and there are multiple ways to go about obtaining the equipment: 1. Outright Sale: An outright sale occurs when the ownership is transferred to the buyer and the seller is paid in full at one time. 2. Installment Sale: The buyer obtains immediate possession and use of machinery, but seller obtains payment …

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Upcoming Lawline Presentation on Veterinary Feed Directive

Rincker LawAnimal Law, Food & Ag Law, Slideshare Presentations, Speaking Engagements, Webinars

[slideshare id=67083532&doc=overviewoftheveterinaryfeeddirective-161012174759] This presentation was created for the upcoming Lawline.com presentation titled “Lawyer’s Guide to the Veterinary Feed Directive.” The Lawline presentation will be on November 3, 2016 at 3:30pm ET.  It is a more expanded presentation from the one that I gave a few weeks ago in Oklahoma City, OK at the American Agriculture Law Association (“AALA”) Annual Meeting. …

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Emotional Support Animals and the Americans with Disabilities Act

Rincker LawAnimal Law

Animals can be domesticated pets, but they can also provide emotional support to their owners. An emotional support animal (“ESA”) is used to provide a therapeutic benefit to an individual with a mental or psychiatric disability. The difference between an emotional support animal and a service animal is that the service animal usually performs a task that helps a person …

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Upcoming Veterinary Feed Directive Presentation at Lawline

Rincker LawFood & Ag Law, Webinars

Happy Columbus Day!  I’m back from Oklahoma from the American Agriculture Law Association (“AALA”) Annual Educational Symposium.  Hopefully you followed along with my tweets from the conference with a #AALA16 hashtag. If you missed my presentation on the Veterinary Feed Directive (“VFD”) last week in Oklahoma then I have good news for you.  I will be giving a webinar on …

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Custom Feeding Arrangement Agreements

Rincker LawFood & Ag Law

A custom feeding contract is between a livestock owner and a livestock feeder with market animals. The following information should be included in the contract: 1. Identification of Livestock: This includes type, weight, sex, and breed/color of the livestock. 2. Feeding and Nutrition: The contract should specifically detail the feeding regimen, including the type of feed, feeding schedule, access to …

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