Setting up a limited liability company (LLC) is a popular option in America and it could provide both tax and liability advantages for farmers. However, since every farming operation is unique and every farmer’s assets and liabilities differ, an LLC doesn’t fit the needs of every farming operation.

A written contract can be a valuable tool for farmers, but many farm leases never end up in writing. Basing a farm lease arrangement on just a conversation and a handshake can be risky. Consider, for example, a verbal grazing lease that ended up in court because an extended drought substantially reduced the amount of forage and the parties couldn’t agree on how to handle the problem.

High-starch feeds can encourage excellent milk production by providing a great energy source to cows, but they may seem intimidating to producers. Ensiling feeds such as corn silage, high-moisture corn (HMC) and snaplage bring additional challenges to silage fermentation because these feeds are high in starch and can differ in moisture content.