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April 13, 2026
Argentina: U.S. Partnership Opportunities in Agriculture, Energy & Fertilizer
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.
April 6, 2026
How Drones Are Transforming Modern Agriculture
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.
April 2, 2026
Iowa Land Values Update | 2026 Quarter 1
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.
April 1, 2026
Land Auction Results | March 2026
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.
April 1, 2026
Why Cotton and Rice Get Larger Farm Safety Net Payments Than Corn and Soybeans
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.
March 24, 2026
The Two-Speed Farmland Market: Premium vs. Marginal Land Values Explained
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.
March 23, 2026
Ray Brownfield Recognized for 60 Years of ASFMRA Membership
Peoples Company recognizes Ray Brownfield for 60 years of membership with ASFMRA, honoring his long career in farm management, rural appraisal, and agricultural leadership.
March 20, 2026
Energy Market Update: Oil Prices Surge Amid Middle East Instability
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.
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March 18, 2026
Peoples Company Receives Top Land Auction Honors at REALTORS® Land Institute APEX Awards Program
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 Awards ceremony in San Antonio, Texas, on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
March 16, 2026
Choosing the Right Auction Method for Land Sales
Learn how auction strategy affects land sale results. Peoples Company explains traditional, choice, absolute, sealed bid, online-only, and multi-parcel auction methods.
March 10, 2026
Growing Together: Adam Crist, Senior Land Agent
Part of the Growing Together series, this profile highlights Adam Crist’s path to Peoples Company, his background in farming and sales, and how the firm’s culture, resources, and platform have shaped his growth as a land professional.
March 6, 2026
Spring 2026 Crop Insurance Deadlines & Planting Dates in Iowa
Review the 2026 Iowa crop insurance deadlines, including sales closing date, planting windows, acreage reporting, and premium billing. Stay aligned with key dates to protect farm revenue and land value.
March 5, 2026
WEBINAR | The Power of Energy Management: Unleashing Potential (March 2026)
Peoples Company Energy Management hosted a webinar on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Jake Costanzo, Peoples Company Energy Analyst, was joined by special guests Jack Bradley (Capstone Partners), Jeremy White (Central Surplus, LLC), and Reid Loftsgard (Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP) to discuss Wind Turbine Decommissioning: What Happens When Wind Turbines Reach the End of Their Life?
March 3, 2026
Land Auction Results | February 2026
The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 87 tracts or 8,052 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during February 2026. The average dollar per acre was $11,740, the average dollar per tillable acre was $13,739, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $179.
March 2, 2026
Interconnection Queue Explained: What Renewable Energy Landowners Need to Know
Learn how the interconnection queue affects solar, wind, and battery leases. Understand grid studies, upgrade costs, timelines, and the risks that determine whether your renewable energy project reaches construction.
March 2, 2026
The Cost Approach: What Investment Tells Us About Land Value
Learn how the cost approach helps determine farmland value by analyzing land improvements, replacement costs, and investment decisions. Understand when this valuation method matters most in agricultural appraisal.
