2019 Western Illinois Land Values Up; 2020 Predictions

April 11, 2020

The most recent edition of the Illinois Farmland Values and Lease Trends report was recently released by the Illinois Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ISPFMRA). The annual report is produced each March and offers data and analysis regarding the previous year’s land market and lease trends. The state is divided into 10 regions […]

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2019 West Central Illinois Land Values Up, First Time in Four Years

April 8, 2020

It goes without saying that we are currently living through a very unique moment in history. With so much in a state of flux, I find it therapeutic to talk about something other than COVID-19. So, let’s talk land values, shall we?! For years, I have been tasked with helping accumulate land sales results from […]

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COVID-19 Impact on Central Illinois Agriculture

April 7, 2020

Unprecedented times that are marked with uncertainty have the potential to lead to us to fear the worst across all fronts. But, I’d like to offer a brief word of encouragement to readers who own and/or farm land in this region. As it relates to Central Illinois agriculture, COVID-19 will likely impact less significantly the […]

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WLS Working Remotely until Further Notice

March 21, 2020

Update as of 3/21/20: Given yesterday’s “stay at home” order from Governor Pritzker, Worrell Land Services team members will work from home until further notice. Luke Worrell will be the only one working from the WLS office. To reach anyone on our team, either call their direct cell phone number, or the office number (217.245.1618). […]

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Mentoring the Next Generation of Ag Leaders

March 10, 2020

With thirty-two years separating their graduation from the prestigious Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation program, 1988 alumnus, Allan Worrell, has taken a special interest in coaching 2020 participant, Adam Bauer. Bauer joined Worrell Land Services as a Real Estate Broker in 2018, combining his passion for land and the great outdoors with his professional experiences to […]

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Bauer Participates in IALF Trip to Kenya & Israel

March 4, 2020

We’ve been so proud of Adam Bauer for being a part of the prestigious Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation program. But, now we’re just plain envious of his adventures! Adam has been immersed in hands-on learning opportunities in Kenya and Israel for over a week. We’re praying the balance of his trip is fruitful and that […]

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Illinois Agricultural Legislative Day 2020

March 3, 2020

On March 3, 2020, Luke Worrell enjoyed participating in the 50th annual Illinois Agricultural Legislative Day which brings together farm, agricultural commodity organizations and other diverse agriculture interest groups to the state Capitol to speak to state lawmakers in Springfield. Industry leaders were able to learn about current legislation being discussed and how it might […]

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Hume Earns Nationally-Recognized Seniors Real Estate Specialist® Designation

February 27, 2020

Paige Hume with Worrell Land Services, LLC has earned the nationally-recognized Seniors Real Estate Specialist® designation from the Seniors Real Estate Specialist Council of the National Association of Realtors®. Paige joins more than 15,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the SRES® designation. Locally, Paige is the only Realtor® in Morgan County […]

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Come See Us at the WIU Ag Mech Show!

February 3, 2020

We would love to meet you February 8 and 9, 2020 at the WIU Ag Mech Show in Macomb! Stop by booth 58, like our Facebook page, and register to win a YETI cooler. We’d be happy to discuss your land sales or service needs.

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Early Yields Better than Expected

October 16, 2019

Snowfall that started unseasonably early in November 2018, causing fall preparations for the 2019 cropping season to already be behind schedule, was a sign of challenges to come for this year’s crop. Excessive spring rain made the Spring 2019 planting season as stressful as we’ve ever seen it. The cards were stacked against this year’s […]

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