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UCC Filings and Agricultural Liens: What Land Buyers Should Check Beyond the Title Search
Beyond the standard title search addressing liens directly against real property, buyers of working ranch and farm operations should understand UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) filings, which can secure lenders’ interests in agricultural equipment, livestock, and crops separately from the land… Continue reading
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Buying Land With an Existing Hay Baling Operation or Custom Harvest Agreement
Some South Texas farm and ranch properties come with an existing hay production operation already in place, sometimes managed directly by the owner, or through a custom harvest agreement with a local operator. Understanding how these arrangements work — and… Continue reading
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Buying Land With a History of Tenant Farming Agreements: What Modern Buyers Should Understand
Many long-established South Texas farm properties have a history of tenant farming or sharecropping arrangements, sometimes stretching back generations. While these historical arrangements are less common in current agricultural practice, understanding this history — and confirming the property’s current status… Continue reading