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April 16, 2026
Luke Worrell, ALC (Accredited Land Consultant) with Worrell Land Services in Jacksonville, IL was awarded the distinguished Land REALTOR of America Award by the REALTORS Land Institute at a Leadership Awards ceremony on Tuesday, March 17, during RLI’s 2026 National Land Conference in San Antonio. This year marked the 20th Anniversary of the National Land […]
April 7, 2026
As chairman of the Land Values & Lease Trends Committee for the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, Luke Worrell AFM, ALC has become the “spokesperson” for land values throughout the state. Listen to this informative interview that Brownfield Ag News held with Luke wherein they discuss the findings of the 2025 […]
November 10, 2025
At Worrell Land Services, we are overflowing with gratitude as we celebrate 30 incredible years of serving our area’s agricultural communities! What began with just one dedicated employee in the spare bedroom of his home has blossomed into a thriving, family-oriented organization now proudly operating in its second generation, bolstered by a talented team with […]
October 29, 2025
Local food pantries will be playing an even more significant role in the weeks ahead in feeding hungry bellies. While we wish we could hold food drives in each of the 40 counties we serve, the logistics of doing so are a bit too complicated. So, please help us specifically love on the Jacksonville Area […]
September 23, 2025
Harvest is well underway here in Central Illinois. Early results have been positive! While maybe not a record breaker, early indications are that yields seem to be better than expected. Eyes will be watching the later planted crops as harvest rolls on. With the lack of rainfall since August, those could be adversely impacted. The […]
August 27, 2025
Illinois farmland values softened during the first half of 2025 and are expected to remain steady or decline modestly through the end of the year, according to a mid-year survey by the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ISPFMRA). Survey respondents estimated declines from Jan. 1 to July 1 were 2.2% for […]
May 14, 2025
Drainage tile is one of the most effective long-term investments a landowner can make to boost both farm productivity and value. The primary purpose of field tile is to remove excess water from the soil, allowing for healthier crop development and earlier field access, especially during critical planting and harvest windows. This improved timeliness can […]
March 27, 2025
Following a period of record high values, the 2025 edition of the Illinois Farmland Values & Lease Trends report shifted narratives, now pointing toward softening values and cash rental rates. Click here to read the full article, as reported by Rhiannon Branch on FarmWeekNow.com, including commentary from our own, Luke Worrell who […]
March 18, 2025
Luke Worrell and Austin Hornstein have been recognized as a part of the APEX 2024 Producers Club by the REALTORS® Land Institute as a part of the RLI APEX Production Awards Program, sponsored by The Land Report. Both were recognized by RLI CEO Aubrie Kobernus as well as The Land Report’s Co-founders Eddie Lee Rider […]
June 7, 2024
Land appraisals have continued to grow in demand in recent years. The licensing and education required to appraise land are the highest level available – not just anyone can do it. It takes years of training and rigorous education, and a specialized licensure called the State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser license (hereafter Certified General). […]
