Agricultural contracts, such as those entered into between livestock integrators and growers, are often fairly complex and may contain language which neither party has carefully considered beyond the basic terms such as those dealing with compensation and the quantity of animals involved. Sometimes parties will use a contract form which they have obtained from another...

While cash crop farming in Minnesota is still largely dominated by corn and soybeans, there has been a recent rise in alternative crops and alternative farming practices. Some farmers are exploring new crops such as industrial hemp, while others have adopted organic farming practices in order to enjoy the price premium the market provides for...

Mankato, MN (October 28, 2019) – Gislason & Hunter LLP and Title Resources LLC Mankato offices are now located in the Eide Bailly Center at 111 South Second Street, Suite 500, Mankato, MN. “We are excited about our firm and Title Resources being under one roof,” said Managing Partner and Attorney, Andrew Tatge. “This exciting,...

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Minneapolis, MN (October 3, 2019) Gislason & Hunter LLP is pleased to announce that Peter B. Stein was recognized by the Judges of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota for his extraordinary service and leadership as Chair of the Bankruptcy Practice Committee from 2012-2019. The presentation took place at the 2019...

DIRT Magazine is a publication by Gislason & Hunter LLP that includes vital information for the Agriculture and Agribusiness industry that work to feed the world. This issue features an article from Dr. Shane Bowyer  on Minnesota State University, Mankato Promoting Careers in Agriculture. Also in this issue: Minnesota FFA Efficiently Effective New MSGA, MSR&PC...

Most people have never heard of Minnesota’s laws of intestate succession. Those who have heard of intestate succession probably don’t know exactly how it works. In essence, the laws of intestate function as a default, statutory will, determining how your property will be distributed if you die without having first created a valid will. The...