2027 Cash Rent in Sangamon, Christian, and Macon Counties: What Landlords Should Expect This Fall

Jared Williams, Managing Broker of Archer Realty

Published on: 20/10/2026

Farmdoc puts Illinois cash rent at $261 per acre with a $3-$5 decline for 2027. Four central counties exceed $330. Here is how to handle the fall rent conversation.

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What Illinois Landlords Should Know About 2027 Cash Rent Before Harvest Ends

Jared Williams, Managing Broker of Archer Realty

Published on: 13/10/2026

Illinois cash rent averaged $261 per acre in 2026 and margins are narrowing for 2027. Jared reads the numbers for Adams, Brown, and Cass County landlords.

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What 2027 Cash Rent Should Look Like on Your Menard County Farm After This Year's Yields

Jared Williams, Managing Broker of Archer Realty

Published on: 24/09/2026

Harvest is running early and yields are above expectations. Farmdoc's September rent bands and the USDA $4.40 corn hold give landlords a current 2027 framework.

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