With Aaron Berger, Livestock Systems Educator, Nebraska Extension

Fall is the time of year when cow-calf share or cash leasing agreements are often initiated or renegotiated. Understanding the value of what the cow owner and the person who cares for the cows provides in the production of weaned calves is critical to establishing a cow-calf share or cash lease agreement that is equitable. The advantages and disadvantages of both a cash lease and a cow-calf share agreement will be discussed. Common questions and key things that need to be talked about will be reviewed.