"Currently, farmland prices in Illinois are in line with historical relationships suggested by capitalized values," said Gary Schnitkey, a U of I professor of agricultural and consumer economics and farm management specialist. "These capitalized values take into consideration cash rent and interest rate levels. The rise in commodity prices experienced this summer and fall likely will lead to upward pressure on cash rents, thereby leading to even higher farmland prices."

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