Peoples Perspective

April 13, 2026

From the Ground Up: How Strate…

Discover how Peoples Company uses targeted improvements and strategic management to drive long-term farmland appreciation. Real-world examples highlight how the right investments and partnerships can unlock a farm’s full…

April 13, 2026

Argentina: U.S. Partnership Op…

Explore how the U.S. can partner with Argentina to develop world-class resources in agriculture, shale energy, and fertilizer production. A strategic look at the opportunities, risks, and integration advantages across th…

January 28, 2026

Common Myths About Farmland Va…

Learn the most common misconceptions about farmland value in Missouri. Understand how soils, location, improvements, rents, and market data truly influence value beyond simple price-per-acre rules.

November 18, 2025

The Life Cycle of a Farmland A…

Explore how farmland appraisers determine value. Learn each step—from engagement and research to inspection and valuation methods—to understand what drives a credible farmland appraisal.

November 17, 2025

Landowner Insights Webinar | N…

In this edition of the Landowner Insights series, Dr. Dave Muth is joined by Brian O'Neill of Huron Orchard Services, Mike Grubbs of Columbia Farm Services, George Baird, Kyle Walker, and Adam Woiblet of Peoples Com…

September 26, 2025

Landowner Insights Webinar | S…

In this edition of the Landowner Insights series, Dr. Dave Muth of Peoples Company Capital Markets is joined by Elizabeth Burns-Thompson of Modern Ag Alliance and Katie Hall, Senior Director of Advocacy at the Iowa Soybe…

August 28, 2025

What Landowners Need to Know: …

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has changed the future of renewable energy projects. See how shortened tax credit deadlines and rising power prices impact lease negotiations, and why farmland owners may see growing demand…

July 23, 2025

Landowner Insights Webinar | J…

In this edition of the Landowner Insights series, Dr. Dave Muth of Peoples Company Capital Markets is joined by Liz Krause, CPA and Senior Manager at MHCS; Paul Neiffer, CPA and primary author of the FarmCPAReport.com bl…

July 17, 2025

Specialized Asset Consideratio…

While farmland value is primarily driven by land quality, water rights, and production potential, agribusiness assets are valued based on operational efficiency and EBITDA performance, with technology, processing capacit…

June 30, 2025

Maximizing Farmland Value: Sol…

As solar energy expands across rural America, landowners are increasingly receiving enticing offers to lease their land for solar development.

May 21, 2025

Landowner Insights Webinar | M…

In the latest edition of the Landowner Insights series, Dr. Dave Muth of Peoples Company Capital Markets is joined by Brian Klippenstein, Consultant at Missouri Water Center, Ambassador Gregg Doud, President & CEO of…

May 7, 2025

Land Auction Results | April 2…

The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 69 tracts or 6,511 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during April 2025. The average dollar per acre was $12,136, the average dollar per tillable acre was $15,979…

April 14, 2025

The Crucial Role of an Apprais…

When managing an estate, an appraisal plays a vital role in determining the fair market value of assets such as real estate and farmland. This valuation is essential for ensuring accurate tax calculations, fair inheritan…

April 7, 2025

Iowa Land Values Update | 2025…

Peoples Company tracks agricultural auctions across the state of Iowa. From this data, we calculate the average dollar per CSR2 point ($/CSR2) for sales of tracts with greater than 85% tillable land. Additionally, these …

April 3, 2025

Land Auction Results | March 2…

The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 50 tracts or 4,981 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during March 2025. The average dollar per acre was $12,597, the average dollar per tillable acre was $13,722…

March 26, 2025

Landowner Insights Webinar | M…

In the March edition of the Landowner Insights series, Dr. Dave Muth of Peoples Company Capital Markets is joined by Peoples Company land professionals Hunter Norland, Curtis Buono, and George Baird to discuss current ma…

March 3, 2025

Land Auction Results | Februar…

The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 65 tracts or 7,510 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during February 2025. The average dollar per acre was $12,178, the average dollar per tillable acre was $13,…

February 6, 2025

Land Auction Results | January…

The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 76 tracts or 6,614 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during January 2025. The average dollar per acre was $11,295, the average dollar per tillable acre was $13,8…

January 28, 2025

Landowner Insights Webinar | J…

In the January edition of the Landowner Insights series, Dr. Dave Muth of Peoples Company Capital Markets covers key takeaways from the market over the past year, the regional view of farm incomes for 2025 and potential …

January 9, 2025

National Council of Real Estat…

Interest in real estate and other alternative or Alt-investments has increased substantially in the past couple of years. Forbes magazine, for example, reported that the share of financial advisors recommending Alts to t…