Peoples Perspective

Land Investment Monthly - April 2023

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Photo Credit: Preston Keres/USDA/FPAC photo   Focus on Ag: Farmland Values Continue to Increase The enhanced farm income levels have resulted in sharply higher land values in many portions of Iowa, Minnesota, and other areas of the Upper Midwest. Land values have also been enhanced...

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Auction Methods

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A farmland auction, when executed professionally, can be the ultimate solution and value creator for landowners when the decision is made to sell all or part of their land holdings. A lot goes into a farmland auction compared to a traditional listing and getting the details right is absolutely...

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Weekly Auction Results: 3/19/23-3/25/23

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There were 33 tracts of land offered at public auction in Iowa March 19 through 25, 2023, 32 of which sold during bidding. During these auctions, there was a total of 3,118 acres available for purchase and of those acres, 92% were tillable. Iowa Results Tracts Sold: 32 Average $/Acre:...

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Peoples Company Receives Top Land Auction Honors at 2022 REALTORS® Land Institute APEX Awards Program

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Steve Bruere named Broker of the Year in the Ag Land Crop Sales category; Three Peoples Company team members named Top 20 National Producers Peoples Company, a national leader in land brokerage, land management, capital markets, and appraisal services, received top land auction honors at the...

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Worried About Inflation and Volatility? This 'Very Niche' Investment Could Be Right for You

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Photo Credit: Getty Images   As inflation and rising interest rates grip the market, farmland remains steadfast in value and revenue generation. Demand for farmland continues to swell as investor seek a safe haven from volatility and inflation. Farmland has proven itself as an asset...

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Weekly Auction Results: 3/12/23-3/18/23

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There were 25 tracts of land that sold at public auction in Iowa March 12 through 18, 2023. During these auctions, there was a total of 2,433 acres available for purchase and of those acres, 90% were tillable. Iowa Results Tracts Sold: 25 Average $/Acre: $11,259 Average $/Tillable:...

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Overview of National Trends on Local Markets

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Since mid-2022, the focus has been on the Federal Reserve and the actions they were taking to combat inflation that hasn’t been seen since the 1980’s. Thoughts in the industry went back to the farm crisis of the 1980’s, with fears of seeing a similar situation. According to...

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Which Fruit Trees Grow Best in Iowa?

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When most people think of Iowa, the first thing that comes to mind is corn and soybeans, and why wouldn’t it? Iowa is a leading producer of both, but there is so much more to this great state than expansive fields of row crops. Iowa’s rich soils and favorable climate make it an...

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Weekly Auction Results: 3/5/23-3/11/23

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There were 33 tracts of land offered at public auction in Iowa March 5 through 11, 2023, 29 of which sold during bidding. During these auctions, there was a total of 3,258 acres available for purchase and of those acres, 85% were tillable. Iowa Results Tracts Sold: 29 Average $/Acre:...

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Weekly Auction Results: 2/26/23-3/4/23

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There were 19 tracts of land offered at public auction in Iowa February 26-March 4, 2023, 18 of which sold during bidding. During these auctions, there was a total of 1,888 acres available for purchase and of those acres, 87% were tillable. Iowa Results Tracts Sold: 18 Average $/Acre:...

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