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  1. Exploring Organic Production: How a Farm Manager Can Help Guide Farmland Owners

    May 17, 2023

    Exploring Organic Production: How a Farm Manager Can Help Guide Farmland Owners By: Michael Lauher May 17, 2023 As a farmland owner, you can explore alternative approaches to farming that can enhance the value of your property while promoting sustainability. Organic production is gaining increasing popularity due to its numerous benefits for both the environment […]

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  2. Deadline for Pandemic Assistance Application Fast Approaching

    May 11, 2023

    Deadline for Pandemic Assistance Application Fast Approaching By: Michael Lauher The Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP) is a program designed to reimburse producers for the lower gross revenue in 2020 compared to the previous two years due to the pandemic. This support program is meant to assist landowners who have had a share in a […]

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  3. How to dive deep into farmland history

    April 19, 2023

    How to dive deep into farmland history By:  Michael Lauher Reprinted with permission from an article I wrote for Prairie Farmer in March 2023. Have you ever stood on a piece of ground and wondered about its history? Wondered what it was like when the pioneers first stepped onto it? Where can you find that […]

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  4. Midwest Farmowner Spring 2023

    April 14, 2023

    The latest issue of the Midwest Farmowner has been published covering topics such using exemption amount strategies for taxable estates, farmland values, and staff awards.  For the full publication please us the link below. Midwest Farmowner Spring 20223

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  5. Farmland Values Up 10-23% across the “I states” in 2022

    February 10, 2023

    Farmland values have experienced an incredible bull run since 2021.  Dave Klein, Designated Managing Broker and Auctioneer for First Mid Ag Services, shares insight for the changes in 2022 values from both the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago as well as data collected for First Mid Ag Services in the article below. Farmland Values up […]

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  6. 2022 Completed Farmland Sales

    December 23, 2022

    The First Mid Ag Services team had a record year for farmland sales in 2022.  Sales were made across 28 counties totaling over $145 million.  Check out our list of completed sales with the link below. 2022 completed sales

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  7. Farm Manager Minute Episode 34: 2022 Harvest Update

    October 25, 2022

    In this episode, Bailey Reynolds, Farm Manager out of our Decatur office, provides an update on the 2022 harvest in Central Illinois. Episode 34: 2022 Harvest Update DISCLAIMER: By clicking the links above, you will leave the First Mid Ag Services website. The following pages are not in any way to be considered official First Mid […]

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  8. Farm Manager Minute: Episode 33 McLean County Yield Survey

    September 2, 2022

    In this episode, Michael Rhoda from our Bloomington discusses the results found in the 2022 McLean County Yield Survey. Episode 33: 2022 McLean County Yield Survey DISCLAIMER: By clicking the links above, you will leave the First Mid Ag Services website. The following pages are not in any way to be considered official First Mid Ag […]

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  9. 2022 McLean County Corn Yield Estimates

    August 26, 2022

    This year’s McLean County Corn Yield Estimate came in at 209.46 bushels per acre, with yield sample estimates ranging from 138 bushels per acre to 276.4 bushels per acre.  For more details, please use the links below.  Highlights of 2022 McLean County Yield Survey 2022 McLean County Yield Survey 2022 McLean County Township Map   […]

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  10. Farm Manager Minute: Episode 32 Pre Harvest Prep Talk

    August 24, 2022

    Please join us as Casey Watson from our Peoria office discusses some pre harvest items to prepare for with fall quickly approaching in the Midwest. Farm Manager Minute: Episode 32 Pre Harvest Prep Talk DISCLAIMER: By clicking the links above, you will leave the First Mid Ag Services website. The following pages are not in any […]

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