The Accidental Partnership

A recent conversation on the listserv for the American Agricultural Law Association focused on what were called “accidental partnerships.”  Many people do not realize that a legal partnership can be formed merely by two peoples’ actions, even when they have a specific...

Seed Labeling Laws and Warranties

Many states have passed laws requiring that agricultural seed, sold for planting purposes, be labeled in a particular way. The statutes generally list specific pieces of information that such labels must contain, although the details vary among the states. In North...

Crop Insurance Arbitration

In light of what appears to be an overwhelming number of crop insurance denials the past few years, I decided information about the arbitration process might be helpful.  Your crop insurance policy requires that any disputes about a denial be handled through mediation...