Peoples Perspective

The Crucial Role of an Appraisal in Estate Planning and Management

 April 14, 2025
 Real Estate   Industry Insights   Land Values 

When managing an estate, an appraisal plays a vital role in determining the fair market value of assets such as real estate and farmland. This valuation is essential for ensuring accurate tax calculations, fair inheritance distribution, and legal compliance. Understanding the appraisals' purpose can help protect family wealth and simplify the estate planning process.

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Iowa Land Values Update | 2025 Quarter 1

 April 7, 2025
 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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How Government Policies May Impact Midwest Farmland Values

 April 4, 2025
 Land Auctions   Land Values   Real Estate 

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.

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Land Auction Results | March 2025

 April 3, 2025
 Land Auctions   Land Values   Industry Insights 

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.

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Spring Planting and Crop Insurance in Iowa: Key Dates You Need to Know

 March 31, 2025
 Land Management 

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.

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Big Power, Small Package: The Future of Nuclear Energy

 March 31, 2025
 Energy Management 

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.

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Peoples Company Agents Recognized as Land Star Award Top Producers for 2024

 March 28, 2025
 News & Events   Real Estate 

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.

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Landowner Insights Webinar | March 2025

 March 26, 2025
 Land Values 

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.

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Peoples Company Receives Top Land Auction Honors at REALTORS® Land Institute APEX Awards Program

 March 19, 2025
 Land Auctions   News & Events 

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.

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Mud Season

 March 17, 2025
 Land Management 

It is mud season for many of us across the country. That time of year where winter is coming to an end and warmer temperatures are more consistent. The ground thawing and snow melting combined with spring rains creates a muddy, slippery environment.

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