Peoples Perspective

February 20, 2025

Timberland as an Investment St…

Timberland as an investment strategy offers a unique combination of long-term value, inflation resistance, and income generation. Unlike stocks or bonds, timberland provides returns through biological tree growth, land a…

February 11, 2025

Peoples Company Acquires Midwe…

Peoples Company, a recognized leader in integrated land management, brokerage, appraisal, and energy solutions with offices across the nation, today announced it has acquired Wayne, Neb.-based Midwest Land Company and Pl…

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…

February 3, 2025

The Balancing Act: Landowner a…

Finding opportunities to maximize production on each farm while also protecting valuable natural resources is the core business of Peoples Company’s Land Management Team. What makes our work especially rewarding and chal…

January 31, 2025

Trump's Energy Revolution: Wha…

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump initiated his second term with a series of executive actions aimed at reshaping U.S. energy policy. These decisions marked a significant departure from the previous administrat…

January 30, 2025

Integrating AI Technologies in…

Peoples Company continues to lead the way in innovation within the agricultural real estate industry by exploring advanced technologies that enhance efficiency while maintaining the professionalism expected in our apprai…

January 28, 2025

Peoples Company Acquires Leadi…

Peoples Company, a recognized leader in integrated land management, brokerage, appraisal, and energy solutions with offices across the nation, announced it has acquired Oswego-based Land Pro LLC. Effective on January 1, …

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 15, 2025

Peoples Company Acquires Linco…

Peoples Company, a recognized leader in integrated land management, brokerage, appraisal, and energy solutions with offices across the nation, today announced it acquired Lincoln-based United Farm and Ranch Management (U…

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…

January 8, 2025

Iowa Land Values Update | 2024…

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 …

January 8, 2025

Land Auction Results | Decembe…

The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 90 tracts or 8,791 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during December 2024. The average dollar per acre was $11,076, the average dollar per tillable acre was $12,…

December 31, 2024

Should I List or Auction My Fa…

When contemplating whether or not they are ready to sell a farm, one of the first questions a landowner will likely have is: “Should I list or auction my farm?” It’s a crucial decision that can significantly impact their…

December 31, 2024

The Gift of Balance: A Holiday…

This holiday season, energy sources of all kinds come together like the perfect holiday mix—each playing a vital role in making our celebrations merry and bright. Oil, gas, and renewables may seem like they’re competing …

December 20, 2024

2024 National Land Values Webi…

Peoples Company unveils our fifth annual National Land Values Report featuring data-driven research on current farmland values across the nation, trends that may impact future values, and practical stories from around th…

December 13, 2024

Section 1031 Like-Kind Exchang…

The Section 1031 like-kind exchange is a powerful tool used by business owners, investors and others to transition real property assets into new assets that may more appropriately meet their needs. When exchanges occur n…

December 12, 2024

How AI is Transforming U.S. En…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries across the United States, driving innovation and efficiency like never before. However, this rapid integration of AI technologies comes with a significant impact…

December 11, 2024

WEBINAR | The Power of Energy …

Please join Peoples Company for the latest installment of our webinar series "The Power of Energy Management: Unleashing Potential" with speakers Buford Boyd Pollett, Jackson Frailey, Anna Buongiorno, and Matt …

December 9, 2024

Why Choose an Agricultural-Foc…

When it comes to selling land, particularly agricultural property, selecting the right brokerage can make all the difference in achieving your goals. While generalist or residential-focused brokerages might occasionally …

December 4, 2024

Land Auction Results | Novembe…

The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 223 tracts or 22,530 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during November 2024. The average dollar per acre was $12,090, the average dollar per tillable acre was $1…