Peoples Perspective

Iowa Farmland ' Tracking the-Pulse

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If one were to try and take the actual “pulse” of the land market right now, an accurate count would be dependent on first defining what that means in light of both the quality of available farms, as well as their location.It seems those working to take this “pulse” may want to invest in a...

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1980s Agriculture - Lessons Learned, Remembered, Shared

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Agriculture marks a significant milestone in 2015. Farmers and investors have ridden the train together to new plateaus in both the grain and livestock industries. Interest rates have remained at historical lows. For the first time in years, the general consensus points toward lower grain prices,...

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Land Investment Monthly- February 2015

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The Land Investment Monthly is a round-up of articles and headlines published by the farm press, business media and financial publications with insights into buying, selling or investing in farmland, recreational ground or development ground. Follow...

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Peoples Company Land Appraisers Join ASFMRA

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Members of the Peoples Company appraisal and brokerage team, including Rick Shafer, Brad Hayes, Shelby Spratte and Landon Maynes, have joined the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA). The group joins current ASFMRA members and Peoples Company associates...

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Farm CPA Neiffer on Iowa ARC-Co Payments

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Paul Neiffer, CPA, takes a close look at Warren and Dallas counties in light of yield histories and the recent “coffee talk” surrounding ARC-Co payments. He covers off on why your neighbor may have received one and you may have not. Neiffer, a partner...

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How to Deal Dirt: Land Auction or Private Treaty?

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For the past five to six years, the decision on how to liquidate the farm was relatively easy. Look in the papers and on the websites. The Des Moines Register was flooded with land auctions and had few listings. Majority of the farms were going to auction. For many real estate companies, 70 to 80...

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Video: Interviews and Images of Farmers, Land Managers Round Out Root's Thoughts on 2014 Africa Fa

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Broadcaster Ken Root presents in this video compilation an overview of his fall 2014 trip to Africa where he – along with photographer Michael McClean and investment analyst Maurice Clark – explored the potential for agriculture and land investing in three countries.   The...

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Agribusiness Monthly- February 2015

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Peoples Company Land Agent and REALTOR Scott Kelly shares the Q&A responses of Brent Willett, Executive Director of the Cultivation Corridor, in Ames, Iowa. Have an idea to share with us for a guest blog post or Agribusiness Monthly interview? Email Scott today. Tell us about...

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Winning Team: A Look Back and What's Ahead for Peoples Company's Recruiting, Acquisitions in 201

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As we closed out the books for 2014, I found myself reflecting on Peoples Company’s successes, challenges and our sales professionals throughout the past 12 months. It was a great year in which we assisted greater numbers of landowners in the buying and selling of land than ever...

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Finding the Perfect Hunting Property

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Every outdoorsman dreams of owning their own hunting property, however finding that perfect property is not always easy. If you do your homework and ask yourself a few simple questions the perfect property may be closer than you think. First of all, I am by no means an expert hunter, and it’s...

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