Blogs by Setwise Agent
July 10, 2025
From Cornfields to Coastlines: Exploring California & PNW Agriculture
I was raised outside Boulder, Colorado, near the mountains but far removed from large-scale production agriculture. Still, I developed a passion for the agricultural industry early on—riding horses and raising livestock on my family’s small acreage.
June 27, 2025
Unclaimed Royalties: How to Search for Missing Mineral Revenue
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.
June 16, 2025
WEBINAR | The Power of Energy Management: Unleashing Potential (June 2025)
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.
June 12, 2025
Peoples Company Completes 2025 Leading Harvest Sustainability Audit
Peoples Company enrolls all managed acres in the Leading Harvest Farmland Management Standard, a comprehensive and adaptable framework applicable to all crop types and regions across the United States.
June 10, 2025
An Eye on the Land: Land Invaders and Soil Movers
Land is always changing - sometimes quickly, sometimes gradually. Rapid changes come in the form of mudslides, large flooding events, or even wildfires that strip the land. Slower changes, on the other hand, start subtly with small events that often go unnoticed. Over time, these small shifts can lead to major transformations.
June 5, 2025
Drill, Baby, Drill — Not So Fast
Despite strong political support for domestic production, rig counts are falling, not rising.
June 2, 2025
Land Auction Results | May 2025
The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 28 tracts or 2,007 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during May 2025. The average dollar per acre was $9,289, the average dollar per tillable acre was $11,895, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $160.
May 28, 2025
How Peoples Company Maximized Soil Health & Profits with Prescription Tillage
Terraform Tillage is an agricultural technology company specializing in precision soil compaction analysis. Our innovative SmartProbe System helps farmers and land managers pinpoint exactly where—and how deeply—soil compaction exists, helping them make informed decisions about tillage that enhance productivity and sustainability.
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May 21, 2025
Landowner Insights Webinar | May 2025
In the latest edition of the Landowner Insights series, Dr. Dave Muth of Peoples Company Capital Markets is joined by Brian Klippenstein, Consultant at Missouri Water Center, Ambassador Gregg Doud, President & CEO of National Milk Producers Federation, and Iowa Senator Michael Bousselot.
May 20, 2025
Natural Gas Prices in the U.S.: What’s Fueling the Strength in 2025?
Natural gas prices in the U.S. started 2025 with unexpected strength, surprising analysts who had predicted a weaker market due to soft industrial demand and high storage levels.
May 7, 2025
Land Auction Results | April 2025
The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 69 tracts or 6,511 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during April 2025. The average dollar per acre was $12,136, the average dollar per tillable acre was $15,979, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $185.
May 1, 2025
Louisiana’s Specialty Crops: Beyond Cotton & Corn
Explore Louisiana’s high-value specialty crops—from sweet potatoes to crawfish—and how they offer farmers and investors fresh opportunities beyond row crops.
April 18, 2025
Peoples Company Launches Corporate Services Division
Leveraging its scale, expertise, and global reach, Peoples Company will consult for large organizations with diverse agriculture holdings to maximize the value of their assets.
April 4, 2025
How Government Policies May Impact Midwest Farmland Values
Midwest farmland values have long been a barometer of agricultural health, yet they are traditionally insulated from significant fluctuation caused by government policies or shifts in the general economy. As we move into 2025, many people believe that two government policies—tariffs and the recently enacted American Relief Act—are poised to influence these values in the near term. Here’s a quick look at how they might play out.
April 3, 2025
Land Auction Results | March 2025
The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 50 tracts or 4,981 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during March 2025. The average dollar per acre was $12,597, the average dollar per tillable acre was $13,722, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $176.
March 31, 2025
Big Power, Small Package: The Future of Nuclear Energy
Imagine holding a small, black pebble in your hand—about the size of a golf ball. Thanks to Kairos Power, I recently had the opportunity to do just that at the ROSA Energy conference. It doesn’t look like much, but this tiny nuclear fuel pebble contains as much energy as 4 tons of coal. That’s the kind of energy density nuclear power brings to the table.
March 31, 2025
Spring Planting and Crop Insurance in Iowa: Key Dates You Need to Know
As spring planting approaches, it's essential to understand key crop insurance dates and how they impact your coverage. Here’s a concise overview of important deadlines and guidelines to help you prepare.
March 28, 2025
Peoples Company Agents Recognized as Land Star Award Top Producers for 2024
Congratulations to Peoples Company agents Matt Adams, Lindsey Brown, Steve Bruere, Adam Crist, Jake Sickels, and Travis Smock for each winning the coveted Land Star Top Producer Award in 2024! Their dedication and hard work haven't gone unnoticed, and this award is a well‑deserved recognition of their exceptional achievements in the land real estate market.
March 26, 2025
Landowner Insights Webinar | March 2025
In the March edition of the Landowner Insights series, Dr. Dave Muth of Peoples Company Capital Markets is joined by Peoples Company land professionals Hunter Norland, Curtis Buono, and George Baird to discuss current market trends.
March 19, 2025
Peoples Company Receives Top Land Auction Honors at REALTORS® Land Institute APEX Awards Program
Peoples Company, a national leader in land brokerage, agricultural appraisal, land and energy management, crop insurance, and capital markets, received top land auction honors at the REALTORS® Land Institute’s APEX Award ceremony in Tucson, Arizona on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. The APEX Awards, held in conjunction with The Land Report, is a top annual awards program designed to recognize excellence and performance of land sale professionals.
