Agricultural Appraisal

Peoples Company’s highly-qualified, certified appraisers have expertise in sales and transfers of real estate, mortgage financing, investment analysis, internal asset valuation, divorce settlement, estate planning, acquisition and condemnation, litigation, and property tax appeals.

The team specializes in conducting valuations on agricultural and recreational land, agribusiness properties, and commercial-agricultural properties. Between the states in which the team holds Certified General Appraiser licenses and the temporary licensing privileges of others, Peoples Company can extend its experience and high-quality service nearly anywhere in the country.

The appraisal team tracks active listings and auctions, pending sales, and sold properties throughout the major agricultural markets across the country. From this database, the team generates reports for inventory of farms for sale, inventory of investment-grade farms, upcoming land auctions, auction results, and a breakdown of land value trends.

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Peoples Company's dedicated team of appraisal professionals and consultants have the skills, experience, and resources to provide the most accurate property valuation.

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Ag Market Analysis

Iowa 2026 Q1

This Iowa market analysis highlights a resilient farmland market entering 2026, with values stabilizing after a period of rapid appreciation and shifting into a more selective environment. While softer commodity prices and elevated borrowing costs are creating pressure, strong equity positions and investor demand continue to support land values. As outlined in the report, the market is increasingly defined by a “tale of two worlds,” where premium farms remain competitive while average-quality ground faces greater scrutiny.

Illinois 2026 Q1

This Illinois market analysis highlights a resilient farmland market entering 2026, supported by strong balance sheets, limited supply, and steady investor demand. While lower commodity prices and higher costs have tightened margins, farmland values have largely stabilized near recent highs, with continued strength in high-quality Class A tracts. The report underscores a more selective market, where outcomes are increasingly driven by soil productivity, location, and overall farm quality.

Nebraska 2026 Q1

This Nebraska market analysis outlines a market transitioning from rapid appreciation to a more stable, selective environment heading into 2026. While lower commodity prices and elevated input and borrowing costs are pressuring margins, strong equity positions and investor demand continue to support overall land values. The report highlights increasing divergence by land class, with premium and livestock-driven properties holding strength while crop-focused ground faces greater scrutiny.

Types Of Appraisals

Trust the Peoples Company team for a wide range of land valuation needs, including:

• Single Asset Appraisals
• Portfolio Appraisals, Including Annual Updates
• Appraisal Review
• Appraisal Process Management
• Statewide Market Analyses
• Expert Witness Testimony
• Partial Interest Valuation
• Consulting Services
• Restricted Appraisal Report
• Area-Wide Market Analysis
• Economic Consulting
• NCREIF Valuations

Property Types Appraised

Peoples Company’s appraisal team has extensive experience and continues to expand its scope of property types appraised across the country.

• Agricultural Land
• Recreational Land
• Transitional/Development Land
• Grain Storage Facilities
• Cattle Facilities, Feed Yards, and Recreational Ranches
• Easements
• Conservation and Preservation Easements (CRP/WRP)
• Federal and State Land Acquisitions and Dispositions
• Eminent Domain Condemnation Properties
• Other Agribusiness and Commercial-Agricultural Properties
• Dairies and Cattle Facilities
• Swine Facilities
• Poultry Facilities
• Equestrian Facilities
• Seed Treatment Facilities
• Nut and Fruit Orchards
• Greenhouses and Nurseries
• Irrigated and Dryland Farms
• Citrus and Avocado Groves
• Vineyards and Wineries
• Storage, Cooling, and Packing Facilities
• Processing and Treatment Facilities

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Blue states indicate where Peoples Company maintains active appraisal licenses.
Gray states represent areas where we are eligible to obtain temporary licensure to meet your appraisal needs.

Appraisal Affiliations ASFMRA Appraisal Institute

Professional Affiliations

Peoples Company appraisers are proud members of industry-leading organizations that uphold the highest standards in ethics, education, and expertise.

American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA)
Our team includes Accredited Rural Appraisers (ARA) and members actively involved in ASFMRA, an organization dedicated to advancing the appraisal profession in agriculture and rural property.

Appraisal Institute (AI)
Several of our appraisers are members of the Appraisal Institute, a global association known for rigorous professional standards and advanced valuation credentials such as the MAI and AI-GRS.

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