Andrew Zellmer, ALC
October 14, 2026
Warren County, Iowa Land Values 2026
Five 2026 land sales in Warren County, Iowa show values from $6,450 to $30,000 per acre. See what's behind the range, from development land to ag and rec.
October 14, 2026
Iowa Land Values Update | 2026 Quarter 3
Peoples Company tracks agricultural auctions across the state of Iowa. From this data, we calculate the average dollar per CSR2 point ($/CSR2) for sales of tracts with greater than 85% tillable land. Additionally, these tracts are largely unimproved or include minimal improvement contribution.
October 5, 2026
Land Auction Results | September 2026
The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 110 tracts or 10,105 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during September 2026. The average dollar per acre was $12,075, the average dollar per tillable acre was $13,188, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $176.
September 10, 2026
Growing Together: Jeremy Darner, Pacific West Partner
Jeremy Darner brings 20+ years of ag appraisal expertise to Peoples Company's Pacific West team, valuing row crops, permanent plantings, and ag portfolios across California and beyond.
September 2, 2026
Land Auction Results | August 2026
The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 109 tracts or 10,458 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during August 2026. The average dollar per acre was $12,281, the average dollar per tillable acre was $13,344, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $172.
August 20, 2026
Rethinking Institutional Farmland Valuation: From Snapshot to Ongoing Insight
Institutional farmland valuation is evolving. Learn how ongoing appraiser engagement improves accuracy, timing, and investor confidence.
August 11, 2026
Growing Together: Mike Waller, UFARM Joins Peoples Company
Nebraska farm manager Mike Waller shares how UFARM's affiliation with Peoples Company expanded services for landowners while preserving local expertise.
August 5, 2026
Land Auction Results | July 2026
The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 56 tracts or 4,045 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during July 2026. The average dollar per acre was $9,945, the average dollar per tillable acre was $11,867, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $151.
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July 20, 2026
What Farmland Auction Results Don't Tell You
Farmland auction results show what buyers paid, not why. Peoples Company breaks down the factors driving farmland value beyond soil ratings and price per acre.
July 14, 2026
Growing Together: Dylan Boggs
Dylan Boggs on how the UFARM merger brought him to Peoples Company, why technology changed everything, and what growth really means in land management.
July 2, 2026
Iowa Land Values Update | 2026 Quarter 2
Peoples Company tracks agricultural auctions across the state of Iowa. From this data, we calculate the average dollar per CSR2 point ($/CSR2) for sales of tracts with greater than 85% tillable land. Additionally, these tracts are largely unimproved or include minimal improvement contribution.
July 2, 2026
Land Auction Results | June 2026
The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 72 tracts or 5,561 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during June 2026. The average dollar per acre was $11,502, the average dollar per tillable acre was $14,195, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $177.
June 28, 2026
Central Nebraska Irrigation District: Water, Power, and Agriculture
Learn how CNPPID supports irrigation, hydropower, groundwater recharge, and recreation across south-central Nebraska and what it means for landowners.
June 23, 2026
Growing Together: Eric Sarff
When Peoples Company acquired Murray Wise Associates in late 2025, Eric Sarff brought deep Corn Belt expertise with him. In this Growing Together profile, he shares what drove the merger, how the volume and scope of work have expanded, and why Peoples Company stands apart in agricultural real estate.
June 12, 2026
Farm Bankruptcies in 2026: Headlines vs. Reality
Farm bankruptcies are rising, but the numbers need context. Peoples Company breaks down Chapter 12 trends, and which ag sectors face real stress in 2026.
June 1, 2026
Land Auction Results | May 2026
The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 22 tracts or 1,860 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during May 2026. The average dollar per acre was $11,335, the average dollar per tillable acre was $12,135, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $159.
May 19, 2026
Growing Together: Lindsey Brown, Land Agent
Lindsey Brown shares how decades in ag banking led him to a land real estate career — and why joining Peoples Company's collaborative national platform changed everything.
May 13, 2026
Land Auction Results | April 2026
The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 54 tracts or 3,930 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during April 2026. The average dollar per acre was $13,179, the average dollar per tillable acre was $17,096, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $205.
April 6, 2026
How Drones Are Transforming Modern Agriculture
Discover how agricultural drones are changing farm management, from crop monitoring and spray applications to thermal imaging and soil mapping. Learn what drones cost, how they're used, and how Peoples Company integrates them into land management.
April 2, 2026
Iowa Land Values Update | 2026 Quarter 1
Peoples Company tracks agricultural auctions across the state of Iowa. From this data, we calculate the average dollar per CSR2 point ($/CSR2) for sales of tracts with greater than 85% tillable land. Additionally, these tracts are largely unimproved or include minimal improvement contribution.
