Peoples Perspective

FREE WEBINAR: Big Questions in Land Management | September 2025

 August 6, 2025
 Land Management 

Please join Peoples Company for our “Big Questions in Land Management” webinar series on Thursday, September 4, at 2:00 PM (CT)

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

 August 6, 2025
 Energy Management 

Join Peoples Company for the next session in our “Power of Energy Management: Unleashing Potential” webinar series. Host Kayla Rowan, Director of Energy Management, will be joined by attorney and Lease Gen founder Brad Haight to discuss the complexities of valuing farmland with solar and renewable energy projects.

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Addressing the Challenges of Dislocated Corporate Real Estate

 August 6, 2025
 Land Values 

When corporations decide to dispose of real estate outside of core urban markets, they often encounter a unique and complex set of challenges.

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From Generation to Generation: Why Farm Succession Planning Matters

 July 30, 2025
 Land Management 

So far this week, I’ve heard the same expression from two completely unrelated sources: “Old __________ would be rolling over in his grave if he knew his kids were fighting like this!” It’s only Wednesday. There’s a real chance I could hear it again before the week is out.

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Introduction to Soil Productivity Indexes

 July 29, 2025
 Land Values   Agriculture 

Soil productivity indexes are among the most valuable tools for classifying farmland. These indexes offer a consistent way to measure agricultural land. Soil types and characteristics can vary significantly not just from one region to another, but between neighboring properties.

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Explained: The $750 Billion LNG Deal That Redefines U.S.-Europe Energy Ties

 July 28, 2025
 Energy Management 

This week, President Donald Trump announced a sweeping $750 billion energy agreement with the European Union, outlining decades-long purchases of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and other U.S. fossil fuel exports.

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Landowner Insights Webinar | July 2025

 July 23, 2025
 News & Events   Industry Insights 

Peoples Company Capital Markets hosts a bi-monthly webinar series featuring our very own Dr. Dave Muth discussing the latest trends, values, and opportunities for farmland owners. In this upcoming session, Dr. Dave Muth will be joined by a panel of experts to discuss the tax benefits of farmland ownership.

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California Farmland – A Buyer’s Market

 July 23, 2025
 Land Values   Real Estate 

For investors with conviction in well-developed agricultural investment strategies, a disciplined approach, and an ability to truly hold for the long-term, the opportunity to assemble a high-quality California farm portfolio of scale has never been better.

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Peoples Company Launches Farmland Succession Tools for Landowners

 July 18, 2025
 News & Events   Real Estate 

As America faces a massive farmland transition, Peoples Company releases a powerful play, video, and guide to help landowners navigate inheritance and preserve their legacy.

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Specialized Asset Considerations: Fundamental Principles of Agribusiness Valuation

 July 17, 2025
 Industry Insights   Land Values 

While farmland value is primarily driven by land quality, water rights, and production potential, agribusiness assets are valued based on operational efficiency and EBITDA performance, with technology, processing capacity, and supply chain management playing key roles.

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