Understanding Solar Lease Agreements for Farmers and Ranchers

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Solar energy projects offer farmers and ranchers a unique opportunity to diversify their income streams. However, before diving into a solar lease agreement, it’s crucial to understand the intricacies involved. In this first part of our guide, we will explore key aspects of solar lease agreements that every farmer and rancher should consider. Understanding the Structure of the Agreement Solar …

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Egg Sales in Illinois

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Generally speaking, there are two ways an egg producer can sell their flock’s eggs in Illinois. Under Illinois law, producers can sell eggs produced by their own flock directly to household consumers for their personal use without a license or inspection if the eggs are sold directly from the premises where the eggs are produced. If, however you wish to …

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Episode 50 of Ag Law Today: Agriculture Mass Torts and Class Action

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Happy Holidays!  Hope this episode of Ag Law Today finds you and your family well.  Episode 50 is a great convo with Josh Rohrscheib and Zach Andersen talking mass torts in agriculture – a very important topic that I think is oftentimes overlooked.

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Ag Law Today Episode 49: Business Valuations

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Josh Horns talks business valuations in this important episode of Ag Law Today.  Business valuations can not only be useful in case of a divorce but also in other contexts such a buy-sell arrangements and even probate.  You can listen to the episode here.

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Episode 47 of Ag Law Today: Farm Succession Stories

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In this episode of Ag Law Today, hear me interview Brian Schaumburg on farm succession planning on this episode of Ag Law Today.   Don’t forget to subscribe to Ag Law Today on YouTube so you don’t miss a beat.  You can watch this episode or other episodes of Ag Law Today (via Purdue University Extension). More info on Ag …

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Episode 46 of Ag Law Today: Livestock Confinement Laws

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I loved this episode of Ag Law Today featuring Beth Rumley with the National Agriculture Law Center.  Hear us speak about livestock animal confinement laws here. Please subscribe on YouTube so you never miss a beat!

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Ask Ruth: Egg Sales in Illinois

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Generally speaking, there are two ways an egg producer can sell their flock’s eggs in Illinois. Under Illinois law, producers can sell eggs produced by their own flock directly to household consumers for their personal use without a license or inspection if the eggs are sold directly from the premises where the eggs are produced. If, however you wish to …

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What You Need to Know about Hiring Seasonal Employees

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Summer is a popular time for businesses to hire temporary workers. Restaurants, golf clubs, resorts, amusement parks, and other warm-weather entertainment destinations depend on the summer months to boost their bottom line for the entire year. Despite the current labor shortage in some areas, this summer is expected to see a hot labor market as people emerge from pandemic lockdowns …

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Episode 36 of Ag Law Today: Conservation Easements

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Don’t miss this episode of Ag Law Today where I talk conservation easements with Florida agriculture lawyer, Jesse Haskins.

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Episode 33 of Ag Law Today: Do’s and Don’ts of Leases feat. Rusty Rumley

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Loved this candid conversation with Rusty Rumley with the National Agriculture Law Center on this episode of Ag Law Today.  We are talking the Do’s and Don’ts of Leases concerning agriculture including farm leases.

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Episode 32 of Ag Law Today: Cattle Traceability

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Loved this interview with Chelsea Good with the Livestock Marketing Association in Kansas on Cattle Traceability.  Hear the full interview here.

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