Post by hardrockacres on Sept 9, 2022 10:23:12 GMT -6
I have some of my land rented out that I cannot farm due to working off farm full time. Currently it is under a crop share agreement with a new renter that just took it on this year. He has decided to bale all the straw off every acre this year to sell privately.
My questions is are any bales that he is making and then selling be considered part of the crop share? Or would it only apply to the actual grain that he sells? I never thought about that when we discussed the agreement so not sure how to approach it or if I even should. I know he took it on due to the price straw bales now....and if it was only a few dollars I wouldn't even care, but the amount he will be selling is quite substantial.
I am also considering the nutrient removal that is happening with the loss of the straw that may not be seen for a few years without additional inputs, along with the "good" bacteria etc. that grow and help the soil when decomposing the material. So my concern is not just the extra rent money.
I have to add that we are good friends and work together quite often.
Anyone else had this happen on rental land? or have any experience with doing this while renting someone's land? How did you handle it?
My questions is are any bales that he is making and then selling be considered part of the crop share? Or would it only apply to the actual grain that he sells? I never thought about that when we discussed the agreement so not sure how to approach it or if I even should. I know he took it on due to the price straw bales now....and if it was only a few dollars I wouldn't even care, but the amount he will be selling is quite substantial.
I am also considering the nutrient removal that is happening with the loss of the straw that may not be seen for a few years without additional inputs, along with the "good" bacteria etc. that grow and help the soil when decomposing the material. So my concern is not just the extra rent money.
I have to add that we are good friends and work together quite often.
Anyone else had this happen on rental land? or have any experience with doing this while renting someone's land? How did you handle it?
