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Peoples Company's rural heritage and our ties to land are the core of our business and we hold true that ‘everything starts with land.’ The Peoples Company platform builds on over 50 years of facilitating land transactions, with ultimate collaboration of business units, and proven processes lead by true professionals to maximize the best outcomes. Peoples Company team members specialize in their area of expertise and are loyal members of industry trade associations, earning the highest level of accreditation to ensure clients receive the best service by uniquely qualified, industry experts.

Rooted In Tradition. Growing For The Future.

Peoples Company’s proud history began in the 1960s and was established in the farm management department of Peoples Trust and Savings Bank in Indianola, Iowa.

Your Farm's Potential Awaits!

Peoples Company is offering landowners* a FREE farmland assessment providing the framework for increased yields, profitability, and sustainability.

This comprehensive review will document soil productivity, farm topography, in-season weather, minimum revenue guarantees, regional return expectations, current market values, potential improvement projects, and conservation recommendations. The intent is to provide landowners with the tools and necessary information to manage for enhanced appreciation that outpaces traditional returns.

*This assessment is best suited for non-farming landowners, however, all inquiries are welcome.

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National Footprint. Local Expertise. Unmatched Service.

Peoples Company leads the nation in providing integrated land solutions as one of the few firms with core competencies in land brokerage, agricultural appraisal, land and energy management, crop insurance, and capital markets, providing clients with a one-stop solution for agricultural transactions across the United States. Delivering personalized land services in every major agricultural market, Peoples Company's local land professionals are experienced in working with landowners, farmers, institutional investors, and family offices to achieve industry-best outcomes.

Serving All Major Agricultural Markets

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Services custom-tailored by local land experts for each agricultural region.

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Access to proprietary land data and tech-enabled tools deliver a competitive advantage.

INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS
We have an extensive track record structuring unique land deals with detail and efficiency.

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One of the most respected land services companies in the nation, providing the highest caliber services by the best people in the industry.

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Peoples Company established the Land Investment Expo in 2008 to connect stakeholders in agriculture. Since then, the Expo has transformed into one of the nation’s premier land conferences.

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Peoples Perspective Blog

Unclaimed Royalties: How to Search for Missing Mineral Revenue

 June 27, 2025  Energy Management

If you or your organization owns mineral rights—whether inherited, gifted, or acquired—there’s a chance you could be missing out on revenue that’s rightfully yours. Over time, oil and gas royalties can become “unclaimed” due to address changes, unclear title, estate issues, or simple clerical errors. In many cases, those funds are turned over to state agencies as unclaimed property.

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Why the Whole Farm May Be Worth Less Than the Parts

 June 25, 2025  Land Values

In farm and rural real estate appraisal, it is essential to understand that the aggregated value of a property is not always equal to the disaggregated value of its parts.

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Crop Insurance - A Quick Update, And Other Things To Think About

 June 19, 2025  Crop Insurance

Commodity markets have not been kind to agricultural producers and landowners so far in 2025.

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WEBINAR | The Power of Energy Management: Unleashing Potential (June 2025)

 June 16, 2025  Energy Management

Peoples Company Energy Management hosted a webinar on Thursday, June 26, 2025, with special guest speakers Ethan McMillan, Attorney at Law, Kevin Boone, Co-Founder of Dixie Lake Royalty, and Charlus Bishop, Founder of Mid-Continent Energy Exchange. This session focuses on the Do's and Don'ts of Buying and Selling Mineral Rights.

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Industry Research

Softening, Not Crashing: Why the Next Farmland Cycle Won’t Be Defined by Tariffs Alone

In a world of market volatility and tariff tensions, this white paper explains why farmland continues to offer resilience, stability, and long-term opportunity. Rather than crashing, the farmland market is entering a slow softening phase—creating strategic openings for savvy investors focused on core agricultural assets. Explore why real assets like farmland remain essential in uncertain times.

Emerging Business Models Creating Income for Farmland Ecosystem Services

U.S. agriculture thrives by using advanced technology and resource management to produce essential goods like food, feed, fiber, and fuel. While the market for these products is ever-changing, farmers are adept at adapting to meet demand and drive economic growth. However, beyond these tangible products, farmland also offers valuable ecosystem services, including regulating, supporting, and cultural benefits that aren't yet fully monetized. This article explores the untapped potential of these ecosystem services and the emerging business models that could capture their true value.

2024 National Land Values Report

Our 2024 report includes insights into land values, income performance, regional updates, and factors influencing farmland investments, such as inflation, trade policies, and emerging ecosystem income streams.

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American Farmland Owner

Since its founding in 2017, American Farmland Owner (AFO) has been dedicated to cultivating a sense of community for farmland owners and empowering them through education and collaboration. AFO serves as a trusted source and gathering place Where Landowners Get Their News™ and plays a pivotal role in keeping landowners informed about the latest developments and trends in the agricultural industry.

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