Cole Rappé - Land Broker and Auctioneer with First Illinois Ag Group

08/31/2026

First Illinois Ag Group are a team of ag management professionals specializing in farm real estate, farms for sale, farmland management, and farmland appraisals.

08/25/2026

Proud to offer another great opportunity to get into some Illinois Farmland. Right along Highway 36 just outside of La Place, IL. Don’t hesitate to call me at (217) 433-7240 with any inquiries!

First Illinois Ag Group are a team of ag management professionals specializing in farm real estate, farms for sale, farmland management, and farmland appraisals.

08/24/2026

Happy to represent Illinois landowners by helping them initiate, expand, or reap the rewards of their farmland investment. Don’t hesitate to reach out today to see how we can enhance your farm ownership experience.

ILLINOIS FARM REAL ESTATE VALUES INCREASE SIX YEARS IN A ROW

The average farm real estate value for Illinois in 2026 was $9,250 per acre. This includes the value of all land and buildings used for agricultural production. The figure was 3.6% higher than the 2025 average of $8,930 per acre. This is the sixth year in a row of at least a 2.4% increase since 2020. During the last six years, there has been a steadier increase of 2.4% to 3.6 % increase, except for 2022 with a 10.5% increase. With a 3.6% increase in the average farm real estate value from 2025 to 2026, the average Illinois farm real estate value for 2026 was 29% higher than the 2017 value of $7,160 per acre ten years ago.

Read more: https://farmdocdaily.illinois.edu/2026/08/illinois-farm-real-estate-values-increase-six-years-in-a-row.html

08/18/2026

PENDING✅

Proud to announce the McDonough Farm as pending sale!

Congratulations to both the buyers and the sellers. It’s always a privilege to help landowners achieve their goals and connect quality farmland with the right buyers.

Reach out today to see how First Illinois Ag Group can enhance your farm ownership experience!