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Learn how farmland sale-leasebacks can unlock working capital, improve liquidity, and support farm operations. Understand the benefits, trade-offs, and tax considerations before deciding if this strategy fits your operation.

The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 73 tracts or 7,066 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during January 2026. The average dollar per acre was $11,900, the average dollar per tillable acre was $15,626, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $195.

The award recognizes leaders who have transformed Central Illinois agriculture through visionary thinking, strategic innovation, and genuine mentorship.

Learn how a professional land manager improves stewardship, efficiency, and financial performance. See how expert oversight protects farmland value, supports farmers, and delivers long-term peace of mind.

Learn the most common misconceptions about farmland value in Missouri. Understand how soils, location, improvements, rents, and market data truly influence value beyond simple price-per-acre rules.

Learn what a pooling order is, which states allow them, how mineral owners are notified, and what actions to take within strict deadlines to protect your mineral interests and value.

See why farmland offers long-term growth with limited downside. Learn how modern agricultural technology supports steady returns while avoiding the risks tied to high-volatility tech stocks.

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.

Learn the seven-step process Accredited Land Consultants use to sell farmland with clarity and precision. From valuation to closing, see how strategy, due diligence, and buyer engagement protect value.

The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 115 tracts or 10,206 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during December 2025. The average dollar per acre was $13,979, the average dollar per tillable acre was $15,776, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $190.