Animal Agriculture and Contract Disruptions
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Contracts are being disrupted, cancelled, and breached because of COVID-19 and the economic ripples it has caused throughout the world. No one is exempt from this.
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The Schroeder Ag Blog addresses issues facing farmers, ranchers, and businesses involved with crops, livestock, dairy, and meat production.
COVID19 & Force Majeure in Agricultural Contracts
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Some contracts include a force majeure provision that excuses parties from their obligations if an unexpected event occurs. Does the current COVID-19 outbreak qualify? It all depends on the specific contract language.
Read MorePreparing the Farm for the Novel Coronavirus
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The warnings are dire—the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) now poses a significant risk here in the United States. What can a farm or agricultural business do to prepare? Five ideas.
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Five years ago I worked with the Ag Data Transparent organization to create a model data use agreement for agriculture. Here is the updated version.