Blogs by Ashley Poduska

Land Auction Results | August 2024

 September 3, 2024
 Land Auctions   Land Values   Industry Insights 

The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 52 tracts or 5,039 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during August 2024. The average dollar per acre was $13,134, the average dollar per tillable acre was $14,862, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $181.

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Land Auction Results | July 2024

 August 5, 2024
 Land Auctions   Land Values   Industry Insights 

The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 35 tracts or 2,754 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during July 2024. The average dollar per acre was $10,669, the average dollar per tillable acre was $13,495, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $178.

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Understanding Agricultural Appraisal in Lending: Ensuring Sustainable Financing for Farmers

 July 29, 2024
 Agriculture   Land Values 

In the realm of agricultural lending, the process of appraisal holds significant weight. It's not just about assessing the monetary value of land and assets; it's about understanding the intricacies of farming practices, environmental impacts, and the overall sustainability of agricultural operations. Agricultural appraisal ensures that lenders can make informed decisions while offering financial support to farmers, fostering growth in rural economies, and ensuring food security.

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Land Auction Results | June 2024

 July 2, 2024
 Land Auctions   Land Values   Industry Insights 

The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 87 tracts or 7,243 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during June 2024. The average dollar per acre was $11,298, the average dollar per tillable acre was $13,538, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $168.

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Iowa Land Values Update | 2024 Quarter 2

 July 2, 2024
 Land Auctions   Land Values   Industry Insights 

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.

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Land Auction Results | May 2024

 June 5, 2024
 Land Auctions   Land Values   Industry Insights 

The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 37 tracts or 3,711 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during May 2024. The average dollar per acre was $11,238, the average dollar per tillable acre was $12,604, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $165.

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Land Auction Results | April 2024

 May 6, 2024
 Land Auctions   Land Values   Industry Insights 

The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 50 tracts or 3,514.48 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during April 2024. The average dollar per acre was $10,852, the average dollar per tillable acre was $13,624, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $181.

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Iowa Land Values Update - 2024 Quarter 1

 April 4, 2024
 Industry Insights   Land Auctions   Land Values 

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.

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Land Auction Results - March 2024

 April 2, 2024
 Land Auctions   Land Values   Industry Insights 

The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 82 tracts or 6,803.16 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during March 2024. The average dollar per acre was $11,316, the average dollar per tillable acre was $13,574, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $174.

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Land Auction Results - February 2024

 March 4, 2024
 Land Auctions   Land Values   Industry Insights 

The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 85 tracts or 7,064.51 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during February 2024. The average dollar per acre was $13,389, the average dollar per tillable acre was $14,935, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $185.

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