Ag Law in the News: Key Federal and Illinois Agricultural Law Updates for 2026 highlights important legal and regulatory developments impacting farmers, landowners, agribusinesses, and rural communities. This article is based on a recent publication authored by Sam Ellis of Rincker Law, PLLC, with Cari B. Rincker serving as editor in the Illinois State Bar Association Agricultural Law Newsletter. Agricultural …
Access to financing is essential for today’s farmers, whether it’s to buy seed, livestock, new machinery, or even farmland itself. But before committing to a loan, it’s important to understand the risks and obligations involved. Below, we share what every farmer needs to know about farm agreements in Illinois. Farm credit contracts can affect not only your financial stability but …
Divorce is challenging under any circumstances, but when farm property is involved, the legal and financial stakes become even higher. Many farm families in Illinois ask a pressing question: Can my spouse force the sale of our family farm in a divorce? In this blog, we share how Illinois divorce law treats farm assets, what options you may have if …