Soil Productivity Index Explained — Why the Difference Between 119 and 132 Costs $2,000 Per Acre

Soil Productivity Index Explained — Why the Difference Between 119 and 132 Costs $2,000 Per Acre

Soil Productivity Index Explained — Why the Difference Between 119 and 132 Costs $2,000 Per AcreJared Williams, Managing Broker of Archer Realty
Published on: 07/07/2026

Illinois soil PI ranges from 50 to 147. The difference between PI 119 and PI 132 is roughly $2,000/acre at current market pricing. How to read it, find it, and use it.

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