Peoples Perspective

In November 2025, Peoples Company completed the acquisition of Murray Wise Associates LLC (MWA), headquartered in Champaign, IL. This marked Peoples Company’s eighth acquisition in an active 18-month growth period for the firm.

Discover how Peoples Company uses targeted improvements and strategic management to drive long-term farmland appreciation. Real-world examples highlight how the right investments and partnerships can unlock a farm’s full potential.

Explore how the U.S. can partner with Argentina to develop world-class resources in agriculture, shale energy, and fertilizer production. A strategic look at the opportunities, risks, and integration advantages across the Pampas and Vaca Muerta.

Discover how agricultural drones are changing farm management, from crop monitoring and spray applications to thermal imaging and soil mapping. Learn what drones cost, how they're used, and how Peoples Company integrates them into land management.

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.

The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 104 tracts or 10,151 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during March 2026. The average dollar per acre was $10,368, the average dollar per tillable acre was $12,554, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $181.

Learn why cotton and rice receive larger PLC and farm assistance payments than corn and soybeans — and what that means for Delta landowners, investors, and lease structures.

Explore how Midwest farmland is shifting into a two-speed market, where premium land commands strong demand while marginal properties require more strategy. Learn how buyers, appraisers, and investors are evaluating land today.

Peoples Company recognizes Ray Brownfield for 60 years of membership with ASFMRA, honoring his long career in farm management, rural appraisal, and agricultural leadership.

Oil and gas prices are rising as geopolitical tensions disrupt supply chains and shipping routes. Learn what’s driving volatility, including Strait of Hormuz risks, production cuts, and global market reactions.