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Iowa Farmland Values: Washington and Johnson County

 January 27, 2021
 Land Values 

  Peoples Company is focused on being resourceful and influential in the agricultural land business. One example is by providing information to access long-term economic viability and investment opportunities. Continuing with the Iowa Farmland Values blog series, we will be...
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Washington – The Dark Horse in the Potato Industry

 January 27, 2021
 Land Management 

Although Washington ranks second in the nation behind Idaho in potato production, many people would be surprised to learn that Washington ranks first in yield per acre. The rich volcanic soil, long growing season, availability of water, and climatic conditions in Washington State combine to...
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CIBO and Peoples Company Join Forces to Generate Carbon Credits for Regenerative Practices on More Than 20,000 Acres of Managed Land

 January 19, 2021
 Energy Management 

Partnership Makes Peoples Company the First Land Management Company to Offer Carbon Credits   CIBO, the technology company that delivers decision-ready insights on all U.S. cropland, and Peoples Company, the nationally-recognized land transaction and advisory firm, today announced...
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Creating Water Resilient Industries

 January 15, 2021
 Agriculture 

Written by Corey Getz and Quint Shambaugh, DIGS Associates As we navigate our way through water shortages, preserving what we have becomes even more critical. The management and conservation of water are vital, especially during wind and solar utility installations. The focus on the other side...
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Iowa Farmland Values: Keokuk County

 January 13, 2021
 Land Values 

Peoples Company is focused on being resourceful and influential in the agricultural land business. Continuing with the Iowa Farmland Values blog series, we will now be highlighting the average farmland characteristics and production costs in Keokuk County, Iowa.  2020 Keokuk...
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2020 Land Management in Review

 January 5, 2021
 Land Management 

The year 2020 has been historic for our country, as well as agriculture in general. Below are a few of the more noteworthy events from the past year that have affected the agriculture industry. Trade War  The year opened on a positive note with the Phase One agreement signed by...
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Land Investment Monthly - January 2021

 January 1, 2021
 Land Values 

Workers harvest celery in California. The coronavirus pandemic has underlined the importance of worker protection for food security © Brent Stirton/Getty Images     2021 Farmland Outlook: Buckle Up for a Dynamic Market Perhaps the biggest factor driving farmland values higher...
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Uncertainty

 December 30, 2020
 Land Values 

This word can describe how 2020 played out. From a rural appraisal standpoint, Peoples Company and our clients faced this word head on. Many of the farmers we work with faced the uncertainty of where they would sell their crops with the plummeting demand of the restaurant...
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Willamette Valley — The Premier Destination for Pinot Noir in the U.S.

 December 28, 2020
 Land Management 

Eight wineries from the Willamette Valley were recently named to Wine & Spirits’ 2020 Top 100 Wineries. The list is a diverse collection of wines from around the world that are selected from a blind tasting process. The Willamette Valley is Oregon’s leading wine...
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Iowa Farmland Values: Tama and Benton County

 December 3, 2020
 Land Values 

Continuing with the Iowa Farmland Values blog series, we will now be highlighting average farmland characteristics and production costs in Tama and Benton County. If you are interested in acquiring similar information, contact your local extension office or land grant institution within...
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