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Heartland Ag Group Ltd. maintains a database of farm real estate transactions throughout Central Illinois. Each sale is an important part of the dynamic farmland market we operate in. Note the annual changes and general uptrends shown below (since 1972). Current Thoughts - The uptrend in farmland values resumed. Farmland is what it earns -- and $4 corn and $8 soybean prospects are very positive influence. During the first quarter of 2007, we saw renewed buying interest with prime farmland jumping 5-7%. Farmers are buying as are local investors. Class B soils and recreational land are popular. The overall agricultural outlook is positive as pushed by the energy sector.