Blogs by Sara Curran

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.

Learn how pattern tile drainage improves Illinois farmland by enhancing drainage, stabilizing yields, and supporting timely planting. Explore benefits for corn and soybeans and understand long-term investment value.

As we begin a new year, it is becoming more apparent that real estate continues to grow not only as an asset class...

As a licensed real estate agent and professional farmland auctioneer, I get asked many times “Why should I sell my farmland at public auction?” The answer to this question is simple. A professionally managed farmland auction offers so many benefits to sellers that traditional methods of marketing simply can not provide.