McLean County Farmland Values 2026 — Top-Tier Ground in a Shifting Market

Jared Williams, Managing Broker of Archer Realty

Published on: 21/07/2026

McLean County remains one of Illinois's strongest farmland markets. Here is what top-tier ground is actually trading for in 2026 and what it means for buyers and sellers.

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

Jared 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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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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