Just some observations from down south.We have several cattlemen in my neck of the woods who lease grazing land.I see tracts similar in size to yours that support more cattle than he is running on yours.But they have good stands of quality grass and are fertilized yearly and limed when needed.Any weeds that grow are cut off before they go to seed.And most of the land owners have good fences that are well maintained.The cross fences are also kept in good shape as a lot of the pastures are also hayed during the year.The cattle are rotated back and forth as the grass is depleted in one area.I understand your complaints but,It sounds like you may not be quite ready for the business arrangement that you have enterd into with your renter just yet.And the renter may have also jumped a little too quick also.First of all you are charging a fair amount of rent for your property.The renter agreed to your price so there should be no problems there.But you in your discription of your property say you have little grass available for grazing and that a lot of weeds are there that the cattle will not eat.And your fences seem to be in need of some repair.I'm sure that the renter if he is an experienced cattleman also was and is aware of this.It is probably in both yours and his interest to cancel this agreement.However you may need to to honor you handshake agreement before ending the arrangement.It would not be good as a landlord for word to get out that you are not a man of you word.All the good you ever do might not help your reputation much but,one bad move can ruin your standing forever in your community.Now you say that you are knew to this game so here is my take on what you should try to do if you want to lease your property in the future.First of all you need to improve your property to charge rent for its use.In other words make it attractive to tenants.Start by taking soil samples to find out what nutrients the land needs to grow grass.Next get rid of the weeds,then do any maintenance such are filling and levelings any washouts ect.When you get this done repair or install new dependable fences and gates on the property.Then apply the fertilizer and the forage seed of your choice.Allow plenty of time for the pasture to establish and start growing before allowing cattle to start grazing again.Get your cross fences and water supply in good shape also.You want your land to support the cattle that are run on it.You have to have good grass that supplies good nutrition to the cattle.Fertilization and a good water source is a must.If you are going to rent you must furnish a good product.Tenants will see this and be willing to pay for it.If you won't or cannot furnish this to potential renters then you wll continue to have problems like you are having now.Clients that just need a spot to hold a few cattle for a few weeks or months will still rent from you but,as you are seeing now they will not want to do fence repairs or be told how many head they can put on the ground.Finally,When you get your ground in tip top shape consult with your County Farm Coopertive Agent as he can look at the property and advise as to how many animals the land can support.Use this information in a signed contract with your next renter.The contract should also contain binding info about who maintains fences,fertilize,monetary agreements,lenght of contract and anything else pertaining to the rental agreement.Get it all on paper and there will be no suprises for either party.Give a good product for the money with a written contract and things will be much easier.
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