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By: Michael Lauher As summer approaches and the temperature climbs higher, the air hums with the energy of the season, with each day bringing warmer temperatures.  As we bask in the familiar comfort of summer, our thoughts may shift to a new rhythm emerging in our agricultural landscapes. Thirty years ago, when I first shared […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]