Peoples Perspective

Coming Home to Roost: Landowners Seeing Downward Pressure on 2016 Rent Rate

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As the 2016 growing season quickly approaches, landowners and farm operators are in the thick of cash rent negotiations. Landowners have been in control of setting cash rent rates for several years as commodity prices soared and competition to gain new acres increased.Â

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Land Investment Monthly – February 2016

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The commentary of economist Dennis Gartman, editor of The Gartman Letter, was highlighted by Iowa Farmer Today with regards his outlook on oil prices and its impact on agriculture. Gartman, speaking at the 2016 Land Investment Expo, said he doesn't expect the price of oil to rise above $40 a barrel in his lifetime.

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Results: Iowa Land Auctions - January 2016

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Here are the results for Iowa land auctions in January 2016. Contact the Peoples Company Appraisal team if you would like additional information on these transactions. To be added to our “Auction Results” email list, please contact Brad Hayes...

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New Peoples Company Website Streamlines User Experience, Emphasizes Use of Technology

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Peoples Company is ringing in the New Year with the launch of a new-and-improved website.

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Senator Joni Ernst Confirmed for 2016 Land Expo Speaker Line-up

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Senator Joni Ernst, the first woman to represent Iowa in the United States Congress, has been confirmed as a speaker for Friday's Ninth Annual Land Investment Expo in West Des Moines.

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U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack to Appear at 2016 Land Expo

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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has been scheduled to speak, January 29, during the 2016 Land Investment Expo. Vilsack, in 2014, became the longest-serving U.S. ag secretary in the past 50 years. Prior to his appointment, he served two terms as Iowa’s governor – from 1999...

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Iowa Governor to Update Land Expo Attendees on Water Quality Plan

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Iowa Governor Terry Branstad will make an appearance at the 2016 Land Investment Expo to provide an update on his plan to provide critical funding for school infrastructure and water quality. Branstad, who in December became the longest serving governor in American history, addressed...

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Events Schedule: 2016 Land Investment Expo

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Schedule of events for the 2016 Land Investment Expo on January 29, at the Sheraton Hotel in West Des Moines, Iowa. Additional  information and registration details can be found at LandInvestmentExpo.com.

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Land Investment Monthly – January 2016

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Land Conference The 2016 Land Investment Expo is fewer than two weeks away with an array of expert presenters, educational breakouts and tradeshow exhibitors lined up for Peoples Company’s ninth annual event. Save the date and reserve your tickets to attend on January 29, at the...

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Real Estate Economist Dr. Mark Dotzour Back in Land Expo Line-up for 2016

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Real estate economist Dr. Mark Dotzour will return in January, to West Des Moines, Iowa, to present his customary “I don’t put lipstick on a pig” update on job growth, interest rates, commercial real estate values, the housing market and more. Dr. Dotzour works to provide...

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