Animal Agriculture and Contract Disruptions

Animal Agriculture and Contract Disruptions

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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COVID19 & Force Majeure in Agricultural Contracts

COVID19 & Force Majeure in Agricultural Contracts

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.

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Preparing the Farm for the Novel Coronavirus

Preparing the Farm for the Novel Coronavirus

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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