How to Read a Soil Productivity Index Report Before You Buy Illinois Farmland

Jared Williams, Managing Broker of Archer Realty

Published on: 02/08/2026

A listing that says 'average PI 118' tells you almost nothing without context. Here is how to pull the actual soil data, verify the claim, and use it in your buying decision.

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Why Central Illinois Farmland Is Trading at $15,000–$20,000 Per Acre in 2026 — And What It Means for Your Ground

Jared Williams, Managing Broker of Archer Realty

Published on: 30/06/2026

Central Illinois farmland is hitting $15,000–$20,000 per acre in top-tier counties. What's driving it, which counties are where, and what your soil PI means for your ground's value.

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Your Dad's Farm Lease Made Sense in 1987. Does It Still Make Sense Today?

Jared Williams, Managing Broker of Archer Realty

Published on: 19/06/2026

Most Illinois farmland owners are still operating on lease arrangements their parents set up decades ago. Here's what questioning that arrangement could actually produce.

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