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09/02/2026

2027 Illinois Farm Leases: What Landowners and Farmers Should Negotiate Before Harvest Ends

Before harvest wraps up, Illinois farmers and landowners should already be thinking about their 2027 farm lease terms.

Rent is only part of the conversation. A strong farm lease should also address issues such as fertilizer and soil fertility, drainage and improvements, conservation practices, insurance, maintenance responsibilities, and lease termination requirements.

Our latest blog highlights key issues both sides should consider now — before another crop year begins and before important decisions become rushed.

Read more: https://rinckerlaw.com/2027-illinois-farm-leases-what-landowners-and-farmers-should-negotiate-before-harvest-ends/

If you are negotiating, renewing, changing, or terminating an Illinois farm lease for the 2027 crop year, contact Rincker Law, PLLC at 📞 (217) 774-1373.

2027 Illinois Farm Leases: What Landowners and Farmers Should Negotiate Before Harvest Ends | Rincker Law, PLLC

09/02/2026

A National AgLaw Center Research Publication States’ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Statutes Rusty W. Rumley Staff Attorney National Agricultural Law Center...

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

Divorce Mediation for Farm Families in Illinois: Can You Protect the Farm Without Going to Court?

For farm families, divorce can affect far more than personal finances. Farmland, equipment, livestock, business interests, debt, and even the future of a multigenerational operation may all be at stake.

Mediation may give spouses an opportunity to work through these complex issues while maintaining more control over the outcome — and, in some cases, finding a way to preserve the farm rather than dismantle it.

Our latest blog explores how divorce mediation may help Illinois farm families address property division, inherited farmland, farm businesses, valuation, debt, and other important issues.

Read more: https://rinckerlaw.com/divorce-mediation-for-farm-families-in-illinois-can-you-protect-the-farm-without-going-to-court/

If your Illinois divorce involves farmland, a family farm, an agricultural business, livestock, equipment, or other complex farm assets, contact Rincker Law, PLLC at 📞 (217) 774-1373.

08/31/2026

**Farm Lease Disputes in Illinois: When Mediation Can Help Landowners and Farmers Avoid Litigation**

Farm lease disagreements can escalate quickly — especially when rent, renewal, improvements, access, or plans for the next crop year are at stake.

But litigation isn’t always the only option.

Mediation can give Illinois farmers and landowners an opportunity to address both the legal issues and the practical realities of the farming relationship — while potentially saving time, expense, and long-standing relationships.

In our latest blog, we discuss common Illinois farm lease disputes, when mediation may help, and why addressing problems early can provide both sides with more options.

Read more: https://rinckerlaw.com/farm-lease-disputes-in-illinois-when-mediation-can-help-landowners-and-farmers-avoid-litigation/

Facing a farm lease dispute or want to better understand your options before the situation escalates? Contact Rincker Law, PLLC at 📞 (217) 774-1373.

Farm Lease Disputes in Illinois: When Mediation Can Help Landowners and Farmers Avoid Litigation | Rincker Law, PLLC

08/30/2026

🦌 Attention rural landowners! Senior Staff Attorney Rusty Rumley dives into the world of hunting leases in his article, "Hunting Leases and Rural Land." Whether you’re leasing land or considering it, this read offers valuable legal insights and tips. 🌿 Read the full article now on Southern Ag Today: https://southernagtoday.org/2024/09/02/hunting-leases-and-rural-land/

08/28/2026

Divorcing a Business Owner in Illinois? Here’s What Happens to the Business.

A business can represent years of work, income, family wealth, and one spouse’s future livelihood—all at the same time.

When a business owner divorces in Illinois, some of the most important questions may include:

• Is the business interest marital or non-marital property?
• What is the ownership interest or business actually worth?
• How are personal and enterprise goodwill treated?
• Can one spouse keep the business while the other receives other assets?
• How should business income be evaluated for support purposes?
• What role do operating agreements, buy-sell agreements, or prenups play?

There is no automatic rule that the other spouse simply receives half of the business. The outcome depends on the ownership structure, when and how the interest was acquired, the marital estate, valuation evidence, governing documents, and the specific facts of the case.

Read the full article:
https://rinckerlaw.com/divorcing-a-business-owner-in-illinois-what-happens-to-the-business/

If you own a business—or are divorcing someone who does—contact Rincker Law, PLLC at (217) 774-1373 to discuss how business interests and assets may be addressed in an Illinois divorce.

Divorcing a Business Owner in Illinois: What Happens to the Business? | Farm Divorce | Business Interest Valuation | Rincker Law, PLLC