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US - Oct 3, 2026 - Philip Rietveld assembled nearly 1,500 acres of Illinois and Indiana farmland over his lifetime; after his death in 2026, his family sold 23 tracts for $22.46 million, with one fetching $32,600 an acre - In a recent two-day auction spanning Illinois and Indiana, Philip Rietveld's farmland portfolio captured significant attention, with 23 tracts fetching an impressive $22.46 million. The event attracted 82 bidders from seven states, demonstrating robust competition among local farmers and landowners, with no institutional players participating. A regional group secured one property in Illinois, reflecting the sustained allure of farmland as a strategic investment opportunity.14 minutes ago
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