Peoples Perspective

October 9, 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 …

October 9, 2025

Land Auction Results | Septemb…

The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 138 tracts or 13,034 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during September 2025. The average dollar per acre was $11,348, the average dollar per tillable acre was $…

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…

September 22, 2025

Unlock the Full Potential of Y…

Discover the true potential of your farmland with a free assessment from Peoples Company. Get expert insights on soil, topography, market values, and more—plus a complimentary 30-minute consultation.

September 5, 2025

Land Auction Results | August …

The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 73 tracts or 6,601 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during August 2025. The average dollar per acre was $12,611, the average dollar per tillable acre was $12,69…

September 3, 2025

Land Pro LLC Rebrands as Peopl…

Transition follows Peoples Company’s acquisition of Land Pro LLC in January 2025; Ray Brownfield and the Land Pro team will continue serving clients under the Peoples Company brand.

September 3, 2025

Farmland Value: How to Know Wh…

Discover what drives farmland value — location, soils, improvements, and market trends. Learn how to assess what your land is really worth.

August 29, 2025

EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook …

Get the latest insights from the EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook. See what changed this month in oil, natural gas, and power markets—and what it means for prices, supply, and energy strategy.

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…

August 25, 2025

From Handshake to Partnership:…

Historically, a traditional handshake agreement would have leased a farm for the coming year. But as more acres are leased, and landowners move further from the farm - both physically and generationally - the need for wr…

August 20, 2025

Land Auction Results | July 20…

The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 24 tracts or 2,244 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during July 2025. The average dollar per acre was $11,758, the average dollar per tillable acre was $13,739,…

August 19, 2025

Understanding Conservation Eas…

Learn how conservation easements work, their tax benefits, key USDA programs, and how they impact agricultural property valuations in transitional markets.

August 18, 2025

Peoples Company Acquires Minne…

Peoples Company, a recognized leader in integrated land management, brokerage, appraisal, and energy solutions with offices across the nation, today announced it has acquired 1 Stop Realty, Inc., a Kasson, Minn.-based fa…

August 6, 2025

FREE WEBINAR: Big Questions in…

Peoples Company Land Management hosted a webinar on Thursday, September 4, 2025, covering topics such as insights on global events and market trends, crop insurance and policy updates for 2026, and seed genetics.

August 6, 2025

WEBINAR | The Power of Energy …

Peoples Company Energy Management hosted a webinar on Thursday, August 28, 2025, with special guest speaker Brad Haight, attorney and Lease Gen founder, to discuss the complexities of valuing farmland with solar and rene…

August 6, 2025

Addressing the Challenges of D…

When corporations decide to dispose of real estate outside of core urban markets, they often encounter a unique and complex set of challenges.

July 30, 2025

From Generation to Generation:…

So far this week, I’ve heard the same expression from two completely unrelated sources: “Old __________ would be rolling over in his grave if he knew his kids were fighting like this!” It’s only Wednesday. There’s a real…

July 29, 2025

Introduction to Soil Productiv…

Soil productivity indexes are among the most valuable tools for classifying farmland. These indexes offer a consistent way to measure agricultural land. Soil types and characteristics can vary significantly not just from…

July 28, 2025

Explained: The $750 Billion LN…

This week, President Donald Trump announced a sweeping $750 billion energy agreement with the European Union, outlining decades-long purchases of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and other U.S. fossil fuel exports.

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…