Recent Trends in Swine Production Contracts

In light of commodity price volatility and shifting market forces, it is vital that producers are aware of relevant clauses in their production contracts and plan carefully when considering whether to enter into new production agreements.

In the January 2013 issue of Pork Magazine, Scott Halbur of Faegre Baker Daniels offered guidance on contract issues to agricultural producers. In his article, Scott described types of production contracts, considerations for pork producers when entering new agreements, recent trends in contract drafting and potential pitfalls of which producers should be wary.