What I’ve Learned From 1,000+ Farmland Auction Clients What I’ve Learned From Working With More Than 1,000 Farmland Auction Clients There is one sentence I’ve heard probably more than any other in 25 years of selling farms: “I’ve never done this...
Do Bidders Prefer Live or Online Farmland Auctions? For generations, farmland auctions looked pretty much the same. Buyers gathered at a community building, sale barn or local event center. The auctioneer stood at the front of the room, and farmers competed against...
Illinois Farmland Prices & Sales Trends – Q1 2026 Market Report Welcome to Our Quarterly Illinois Farmland Value Report In this quarterly report, Rachel Tiffany, Land Broker and Auctioneer dives into Illinois farmland values, helping you understand the factors that...
Why Farmland Doesn’t Always “Pencil Out” — And Why That Matters I hear it all the time: “Land is too high.” Some blame greedy sellers. Others say the numbers just don’t work. Most of the time, what they really mean is this: They’re comparing today’s land prices to...
Letting Go of the Family Farm Without Losing Its Legacy There’s something about a farm you don’t forget. It’s not just the acres. It’s the early mornings. The dust hanging in the air at harvest. The sound of a screen door closing behind you. The smell of soil—what...
Soil Productivity Ratings Explained: CSR2, PI, and What They Mean for Farmland Value When it comes to selling farmland, one of the most misunderstood topics is soil productivity ratings. A question I hear all the time from landowners is: “If I take better care of my...
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