Agricultural Law Updates for 2026: What Farmers and Agribusinesses Should Know examines several federal and Illinois developments that may affect farmers, ranchers, agricultural landowners, food businesses, and other members of the agricultural industry. Rincker Law attorneys Sam Ellis and Cari Brett Rincker recently reviewed major developments involving the 2026 Farm Bill, pesticide regulation, specialty crop assistance, antitrust enforcement, rural development, …
Trademark Protection for Farms, Food Businesses, and Agricultural Brands should be considered before a business invests heavily in packaging, signs, websites, merchandise, or advertising. A farm may spend years building recognition around a name or logo, only to discover that another business has earlier rights in a similar mark. Addressing trademark issues early can help reduce the risk of an …
Starting an Agribusiness in Illinois: Legal and Business Planning Guide is an important topic for farmers, landowners, food producers, and rural entrepreneurs who want to turn an agricultural idea into a sustainable business. Whether you are launching a farm-based business, expanding an existing operation, selling value-added products, or forming a family-owned agribusiness in Central Illinois, careful legal and business planning …