Peoples Perspective

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The value of agricultural land is influenced by several factors, from soil quality to market demand. Whether you’re buying, selling, or appraising farmland, understanding these elements can help you make informed decisions. In this blog, we’ll explore the most critical factors affecting farmland prices and how they impact land valuation.

The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 65 tracts or 7,510 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during February 2025. The average dollar per acre was $12,178, the average dollar per tillable acre was $13,263, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $171.

Many people assume that owning land means controlling everything above and below the surface. However, mineral rights and surface rights are separate legal interests, and understanding their distinction is crucial for landowners, investors, and energy developers.

Please join Peoples Company for "The Power of Energy Management: Unleashing Potential" webinar series with special guest speaker Craig Kaiser, President & Co-Founder at LandGate.

When it comes to buying, selling, or managing agricultural land, accurate valuation is essential. Agricultural appraisers play a crucial role in ensuring that farmland transactions are conducted fairly and transparently. Their expertise helps buyers, sellers, financial institutions, and investors make informed decisions. This article explores the role of agricultural appraisers, their methods of valuation, and why their work is critical in land transactions.