Who retains the right to remove crops if not specified in the contract of sale?

In a situation where the contract of sale does not specifically address the ownership and rights to remove crops, the power typically resides with the buyer. This stems from the principle that once a sale is executed, the buyer usually assumes ownership of the real property and its appurtenances, which can include crops that have been grown on the land. If the crops have become part of the real estate, the buyer gains the right to decide what to do with them, including whether to remove them or leave them.

In many cases, one can look at the concept of emblements, which are crops produced annually. If the previous owner (the seller) has relinquished ownership of the property, the buyer, assuming there is no mention in the contract that limits or specifies rights over the crops, can harvest and remove those crops that they now own with the property. This reinforces a buyer's interest and control over the used resources on that property.

Other options indicating the seller or tenant retaining the right to crops would generally rely on specific clauses in the sale agreement or tenancy rights, which were not stated in the question. The county does not commonly hold rights to crops unless there's a specific local law or regulation directly affecting agricultural operations.