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September 25, 2025
Landowner Insights Webinar | September 2025
In this edition of the Landowner Insights series, Dr. Dave Muth of Peoples Company Capital Markets is joined by Elizabeth Burns-Thompson of Modern Ag Alliance and Katie Hall, Senior Director of Advocacy at the Iowa Soybean Association to provide insight on MAHA initiatives and the potential impact for farmland owners.
September 22, 2025
Unlock the Full Potential of Your Farmland: Free Assessment from Peoples Company
Discover the true potential of your farmland with a free assessment from Peoples Company. Get expert insights on soil, topography, market values, and more—plus a complimentary 30-minute consultation.
September 5, 2025
Land Auction Results | August 2025
The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 73 tracts or 6,601 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during August 2025. The average dollar per acre was $12,611, the average dollar per tillable acre was $12,693, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $158.
September 3, 2025
Land Pro LLC Rebrands as Peoples Company
Transition follows Peoples Company’s acquisition of Land Pro LLC in January 2025; Ray Brownfield and the Land Pro team will continue serving clients under the Peoples Company brand.
September 3, 2025
Farmland Value: How to Know What Your Land is Worth
Discover what drives farmland value — location, soils, improvements, and market trends. Learn how to assess what your land is really worth.
August 29, 2025
EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook | Oil, Gas & Power Market Updates
Get the latest insights from the EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook. See what changed this month in oil, natural gas, and power markets—and what it means for prices, supply, and energy strategy.
August 28, 2025
What Landowners Need to Know: Renewable Energy Leases After the OBBBA
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has changed the future of renewable energy projects. See how shortened tax credit deadlines and rising power prices impact lease negotiations, and why farmland owners may see growing demand for battery storage.
August 25, 2025
From Handshake to Partnership: The Land Manager's Role
Historically, a traditional handshake agreement would have leased a farm for the coming year. But as more acres are leased, and landowners move further from the farm - both physically and generationally - the need for written agreements has grown. Today’s effective farm management depends not just on strong leases, but on strong relationships. And those relationships are built through clear, consistent, and proactive communication.
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August 20, 2025
Land Auction Results | July 2025
The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 24 tracts or 2,244 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during July 2025. The average dollar per acre was $11,758, the average dollar per tillable acre was $13,739, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $170.
August 19, 2025
Understanding Conservation Easements: Benefits, Programs, and Property Valuation
Learn how conservation easements work, their tax benefits, key USDA programs, and how they impact agricultural property valuations in transitional markets.
August 18, 2025
Peoples Company Acquires Minnesota Farmland Management and Brokerage Firm 1 Stop Realty
Peoples Company, a recognized leader in integrated land management, brokerage, appraisal, and energy solutions with offices across the nation, today announced it has acquired 1 Stop Realty, Inc., a Kasson, Minn.-based farmland brokerage and land management firm.
August 6, 2025
FREE WEBINAR: Big Questions in Land Management | September 2025
Peoples Company Land Management hosted a webinar on Thursday, September 4, 2025, covering topics such as insights on global events and market trends, crop insurance and policy updates for 2026, and seed genetics.
August 6, 2025
WEBINAR | The Power of Energy Management: Unleashing Potential (August 2025)
Peoples Company Energy Management hosted a webinar on Thursday, August 28, 2025, with special guest speaker Brad Haight, attorney and Lease Gen founder, to discuss the complexities of valuing farmland with solar and renewable energy projects.
August 6, 2025
Addressing the Challenges of Dislocated Corporate Real Estate
When corporations decide to dispose of real estate outside of core urban markets, they often encounter a unique and complex set of challenges.
July 30, 2025
From Generation to Generation: Why Farm Succession Planning Matters
So far this week, I’ve heard the same expression from two completely unrelated sources: “Old __________ would be rolling over in his grave if he knew his kids were fighting like this!” It’s only Wednesday. There’s a real chance I could hear it again before the week is out.
July 29, 2025
Introduction to Soil Productivity Indexes
Soil productivity indexes are among the most valuable tools for classifying farmland. These indexes offer a consistent way to measure agricultural land. Soil types and characteristics can vary significantly not just from one region to another, but between neighboring properties.
