Income from pasture ownership may include capital gains as well as annual income from pasture rentals. Example 1. Calculation of the owner`s pasture property fee Clarity – Are the obligations of each party clearly defined in the written rental agreement? ___ yes ___ no Most real estate in Ontario is registered under the Titles Land regime, which states that leases for a period not exceeding three years do not require registration if the tenant is actually in possession of the property described in the lease agreement. For real estate under the less popular land system, the period is increased to 7 years. In the absence of registration, a subsequent purchaser of the land could take over the property without having to comply with the terms of the lease. Duration of the rental agreement – Indicates when it starts and how long it lasts. While this is not a prerequisite for a lease, this section should also consider the renewal of the lease if the parties wish to maintain the lease for a period of years, including when and how such an extension will take place. Drought, hail and fire – The possibility of natural disasters should be discussed before signing the grazing lease. What will happen to leases in the event of fire, severe hail or severe drought? The lease provisions should determine who is responsible for determining when cattle are to be removed from pasture and the amount of the tenant`s prior notice. How is the rent for early cattle removal proportional? If complementary foods are provided, who is responsible for the feeding? How to compensate for additional expenses such as trucks, water transport and other miscellaneous expenses? From cool season pastures in the east to local pastures in the west, grazing in Nebraska is very different from part of the state to another. This means a difference in available resources, a difference in grazing time and different challenges that need to be faced.

While grazing season is underway in some parts of Nebraska, it`s still worth checking pasture lease agreements and who`s responsible for what. Here are some typical thoughts on the pasture lease and how to manage it: Another thought is the Pasture Drilling Program (LFP) for Drought Grazing. If the drought is severe enough, as in 2012, a payment is earned for the LFP. In this situation, if the lessor is paid for the entire expected lease, the LFP will compensate the tenant for part of his loss.. . . .