Cole Rappé - Land Broker and Auctioneer with First Illinois Ag Group

10/28/2026

NEW AUCTION! - Be sure to get in on this one if you’re looking for prime Illinois farmland. Fantastic yield history and great soils. Excellent opportunity for farmers and investors alike. I’ll see everybody via the Online-Live Broadcast on December 1st at 10 AM!

Offered for sale are 295.73 (+/-) Real Estate Tax Acres of prime DeWitt County, Illinois farmland. The property will be offered in two tracts through the “Buyer’s Choice” method of sale.

Tract 1: 80.0 (+/-) Tax Acres located in Tunbridge Township, approximately two miles southwest of Kenney, Illinois. The property offers excellent accessibility, with Rowell Road bordering the eastern and southern boundaries. The predominant soil types are Sable, Elburn, and Denny, with an overall tillable soil Productivity Index (PI) of 142.7. Tract 1 is 100% tillable and has an impressive yield history.

Tract 2: 215.73 (+/-) Tax Acres located in Nixon Township, approximately two miles northwest of Weldon, Illinois. The property offers excellent accessibility from Friends Creek Road along the eastern boundary. The predominant soil types are Ipava, Sable, and Catlin, with an overall tillable soil Productivity Index (PI) of 139.0. Tract 2 contains 212.49 tillable acres, making it approximately 98.5% tillable.

Both tracts will be offered through a virtual-live online only auction. Pre-bidding will open November 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. and close at 9:00am the day of the live portion of the auction. The online-only live auction will be conducted December 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

For additional information, please contact Megan Fredrickson at 217-809-4949 or Cole Rappé at 217-433-7240.

https://www.firstillinoisaggroup.com/farm-land-for-sale/2026/strange-trust-farmland-auction

10/16/2026

PRICE REDUCED!
Was $12,800/acre, now $11,800/acre.

This farm in Moultrie County has a lot to offer, now for less!

First Illinois Ag Group is proud to offer for sale 60.60 surveyed acres of central Illinois farmland. The farm is located in the northwestern portion of Moultrie County, along Route 36 approximately 1/2 mile east of State Highway 32. The property has accessibility via Route 36 along the northern boundary and an oil and chip road along the eastern boundary. The tillable land on the south side of the creek is accessed via an easement providing access to a concrete crossing.

The soil types on the sale property are Dana, Flanagan, Drummer-Milford, and Senachwine soils with an overall tillable soil productivity index of 129.6. The property is approximately 83.8% tillable (50.81 FSA Tillable Acres). This offering is priced at $11,800 per surveyed acre. This is an excellent opportunity to add to your farming or investment portfolio.

Please contact Cole Rappé at 217-433-7240 or Bruce Huber at 217-521-3537 for more information.

https://www.firstillinoisaggroup.com/farm-land-for-sale/2026/traxler-farm

10/09/2026

REMINDER!

BIDDING CLOSES IN LESS THAN ONE WEEK🚨

We are pleased to offer 156.74 surveyed acres in two tracts to the public via an online only land auction. There is no live component to this auction, but the Auctioneer and Staff will be available leading up to the scheduled close of the bidding process. Interested bidders are directed to the website listed above to register and bid on two tracts of tillable and wooded acreage.

Locally known as the Truelove Farm, the property will be offered in two tracts -

Tract #1 is 80.22 Surveyed acres with 76.5 +/- acres of prime tillable farmland with a tillable soil P.I. of 141.0.

Tract #2 is 76.52 Surveyed acres and is an excellent combination of hunting acreage with 23 +/- tillable acres for income and food plots. Hunting rights may be granted to the successful bidder after the auction.
The house sheds, pond, and 6.78 acres are being sold separately.

Please contact Dale Kellermann at 618-791-0114 for additional information on this online only auction.

First Illinois Ag Group are a team of ag management professionals specializing in farm real estate, farms for sale, farmland management, and farmland appraisals.

10/08/2026

REMINDER!

BIDDING CLOSES IN ONE WEEK🚨

We are pleased to offer 156.74 surveyed acres in two tracts to the public via an online only land auction. There is no live component to this auction, but the Auctioneer and Staff will be available leading up to the scheduled close of the bidding process. Interested bidders are directed to the website listed above to register and bid on two tracts of tillable and wooded acreage.

Locally known as the Truelove Farm, the property will be offered in two tracts -

Tract #1 is 80.22 Surveyed acres with 76.5 +/- acres of prime tillable farmland with a tillable soil P.I. of 141.0.

Tract #2 is 76.52 Surveyed acres and is an excellent combination of hunting acreage with 23 +/- tillable acres for income and food plots. Hunting rights may be granted to the successful bidder after the auction.
The house sheds, pond, and 6.78 acres are being sold separately.

Please contact Dale Kellermann at 618-791-0114 for additional information on this online only auction.

https://www.firstillinoisaggroup.com/farm-land-for-sale/2026/truelove-auction

08/31/2026

First Illinois Ag Group are a team of ag management professionals specializing in farm real estate, farms for sale, farmland management, and farmland appraisals.

08/25/2026

Proud to offer another great opportunity to get into some Illinois Farmland. Right along Highway 36 just outside of La Place, IL. Don’t hesitate to call me at (217) 433-7240 with any inquiries!

First Illinois Ag Group are a team of ag management professionals specializing in farm real estate, farms for sale, farmland management, and farmland appraisals.

08/24/2026

Happy to represent Illinois landowners by helping them initiate, expand, or reap the rewards of their farmland investment. Don’t hesitate to reach out today to see how we can enhance your farm ownership experience.

ILLINOIS FARM REAL ESTATE VALUES INCREASE SIX YEARS IN A ROW

The average farm real estate value for Illinois in 2026 was $9,250 per acre. This includes the value of all land and buildings used for agricultural production. The figure was 3.6% higher than the 2025 average of $8,930 per acre. This is the sixth year in a row of at least a 2.4% increase since 2020. During the last six years, there has been a steadier increase of 2.4% to 3.6 % increase, except for 2022 with a 10.5% increase. With a 3.6% increase in the average farm real estate value from 2025 to 2026, the average Illinois farm real estate value for 2026 was 29% higher than the 2017 value of $7,160 per acre ten years ago.

Read more: https://farmdocdaily.illinois.edu/2026/08/illinois-farm-real-estate-values-increase-six-years-in-a-row.html

08/18/2026

PENDING✅

Proud to announce the McDonough Farm as pending sale!

Congratulations to both the buyers and the sellers. It’s always a privilege to help landowners achieve their goals and connect quality farmland with the right buyers.

Reach out today to see how First Illinois Ag Group can enhance your farm ownership experience!