Last Thursday was the 2026 ISPFMRA Annual Meeting. We had excellent sessions and a keynote speaker along with a scholarship auction. Everyone in attendance enjoyed catching up with fellow farm managers and rural appraisers from across the state. If you…
The Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers held its annual meeting February 5 in Springfield, bringing members together for a full day of education, recognition, and leadership transition. The meeting followed the Society’s regular annual format, with…
Keeping up with the wants and needs of our clients is one thing. Then add on top of that, all the changes that are happening in our market areas, our state, and even the world.... it's a lot to handle…
Download the PDF here. Table of Contents Mike Says… (President’s Message) IFMA 25 Heads to Argentina in 2026 2025 Summer Tour — August 6‑8, Dubuque Area Enrolled in the LEX Program? Chapter Can Help With $$ MAG Looking to Future…
Welcome to the 2025 ISPFMRA Land Values and Lease Trends Report! This is our first attempt at making this document available this early and at no cost. The added benefit to you is that most advertisers have embedded their website…
The Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ISPFMRA) has announced its new leadership team for the upcoming term, with Michael Lauher, AFM, stepping into the role of president. Lauher, an accredited farm manager with First Mid Ag…
The Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers presents our March 26-27, 2025, event at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Bloomington, IL, focusing on Illinois land values, market trends, and continuing education opportunities. (Advance registration for the RLI…
Jacksonville, IL. Dec. 10, 2024 – The 2025 edition of the Illinois Land Values and Lease Trends Report will be available as a free pdf download when it becomes available in March 2025. The publication is produced annually by the…
The latest ISPFMRA newsletter is here. It’s packed with updates, insights, and plans for the year ahead. Download the full PDF here. Highlights Rick Hiatt Elected ASFMRA President Rick Hiatt is now the 2024-25 ASFMRA President. A well-deserved recognition for…
The Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers will offer continuing education programs to run in conjunction with its annual meeting on February 5-6 at the Embassy Suites in East Peoria. A full-day appraisal continuing education course on…