Federal officials cannot legally enter a private area of your business without your permission or a judicial warrant. This is not a substitute for legal advice. See here for the site’s reposting policy. We recognize that many agriculture employers may have questions on what to do during a potential encounter with federal immigration officials at your businesses. To prepare for an encounter with federal officials, employers can utilize the guide “What to do if Immigration Comes to Your...

Image of a farm worker on a research farm driving an ATV is by the University of Missouri. This is not a substitute for legal advice. See here for the site’s reposting policy. Preventing all legal risks is impossible, but purchasing general liability insurance is one way farmers can manage risk in their operations and minimize costs associated with litigation. Risk is the probability of an action that causes negative consequences. A general liability insurance policy is a contract between an...

Image of combine dumping soybeans into grain cart pulled by tractor at sunset Image is by Steven Baird. This is not a substitute for legal advice. See here for the site’s reposting policy. Introduction Agricultural leases are an essential part of Maryland agriculture. According to the 2022 Census of Agriculture, 23.7 percent of all farms in Maryland lease farmland in some way. As many of you start to think about terminating leases or renewing, it's also essential to think about with...