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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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   […]

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 […]

The  Midwest Farmowner Summer 2022 edition has been published.  Topics include rising farmland values bringing new challenges, farm managers contributing to educating public about agriculture, and staff accreditations.  For the full publication please us the link below. Midwest Farmowner Summer 2022

In this weeks episode, Michael Bernhard from our Kankakee office discusses weather conditions and crop progress in Illinois. Farm Manager Minute: Episode 31 Weather 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 Ag Services […]

In this episode of the Farm Manager Minute, Tyler Roth from our Bloomington office discusses First Mid Ag Services seed testing program. This program provides unbiased, third party yield data for both corn and soybeans. The results can be found at www.firstmidag.com/seed-testing/. Farm Manager Minute: Episode 30 Seed Testing Program DISCLAIMER: By clicking the links above, […]

  (Bloomington, Illinois) – First Mid Ag Services, a leader in land brokerage, farmland auctions, farmland management, farmland investment, and farmland appraisal services, announced last week the recipients of their 2021 Pinnacle and Summit Farmland Real Estate Sales Award Winners, in addition to their “Producer’s Club” members for outstanding real estate activity. Designated Managing Broker […]

The month of April historically marks the beginning of planting season for corn across the Midwest.  Thus far in 2022, mother nature has provided cooler than normal temperatures accompanied by higher moisture levels, a combination that doesn’t bode well for field operations.  With delays seeming likely, the University of Illinois took an in depth look […]