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July 1, 2024
Renewable Energy in the Midwest: Powering the Future
The Midwest region of the United States, known for its expansive farmlands and agricultural heritage, is becoming a powerhouse for renewable energy development. This transformation is driven by the region's abundant natural resources, technological advancements, and supportive policy frameworks. In this article, we explore the current landscape of renewable energy in the Midwest, focusing on wind and solar power, and the benefits and challenges associated with this green revolution.
June 25, 2024
Landowner Insights Webinar | June 2024
Please join Peoples Company for a Landowner Insights webinar where Dr. Dave Muth will help farmland owners analyze how these trends will impact asset values and examine the opportunities these new policies create for value-added management practices.
June 24, 2024
IEA and EIA Renewable Investments and Oil and Gas: A Comprehensive Update
The energy sector is undergoing a transformative period marked by significant investments in renewable energy alongside continued robust investment in oil and gas. Understanding these investment trends is critical for stakeholders, policymakers, and the public, as they shape the future of energy supply, economic growth, and environmental sustainability.
June 20, 2024
Nourishing the Future: Sustainable Farming in the Face of Population Growth
As the global population is projected to reach nearly 9.8 billion by 2050, the demand for agricultural products will surge, challenging current farming practices to be more sustainable and less environmentally damaging. This blog explores the crucial role of fertilizers, their impacts, and how regenerative agricultural practices offer a sustainable path forward.
June 17, 2024
The Risks and Benefits of Grazing Cover Crops
The benefits of cover crops have long been celebrated in the agriculture community. Hailed as unsung heroes, they are known to prevent erosion, improve soil structure, and suppress weeds. Grazing cover crops is simply the next logical chapter in the regenerative saga. Soil enthusiasts champion this natural method of maintaining soil fertility, likening it to nature's own recycling program.
June 13, 2024
Eminent Domain Valuation
Farmland owners face several challenges to ownership related to utility companies, pipeline companies, highways, and others who need to acquire property for a potential new corridor through their land. There are increasing demands for power and energy sources which is leading to increased demands from agencies needing to acquire land. It is important for landowners and companies that need to acquire a corridor to understand the process of completing appraisals for eminent domain purposes.
June 10, 2024
Farmland as an Inflationary Hedge – What Types of Agriculture Production Should be Considered?
As inflation rates continue to rise in the United States, investors have renewed interest in alternative investment opportunities that can outperform traditional asset classes without sacrificing stability. In 2021, The Land Report named Bill Gates as the top private farmland owner in America, since then investors of all sizes and backgrounds have flocked to the agricultural sector.
June 6, 2024
Carinata: A Promising Winter Crop in the Southeast U.S.
Wind and solar energy get significant attention as key renewable energy sources as the country diversifies from fossil fuels. Just as significant is the biofuels sector, where ongoing plant breeding research aims to increase yield and enhance production sustainability for biofuel feedstock.
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June 5, 2024
Land Auction Results | May 2024
The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 37 tracts or 3,711 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during May 2024. The average dollar per acre was $11,238, the average dollar per tillable acre was $12,604, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $165.
May 28, 2024
Landowner Insights Webinar | May 2024
For the May webinar in the Landowner Insights series, Peoples Company's Dr. Dave Muth characterizes the net zero economy impact on farmland returns.
May 21, 2024
Uncovering Opportunities and Maximizing Returns on Managed Farms
When assessing new management farms, Peoples Company Land Managers seek to build farm-specific action plans to address each landowner’s goals, increasing long-term appreciation and maximizing annual cash yield.
May 13, 2024
Don't Cut Corners – Lessons from the Farm
It was late on a Friday afternoon during corn harvest years ago, when my father pulled up beside my tractor and wagon. He opened the door of the combine and told me to follow the tractor's path around the field and to not cut through the field because it was too wet.
May 9, 2024
Peoples Company Acquires The Atkins Group’s Farmland Management Portfolio; Set to Open an Office in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois
Peoples Company, a recognized leader in integrated land management, brokerage, appraisal, and energy solutions with offices across the nation, today announced it has acquired The Atkins Group’s Farmland Management portfolio.
May 6, 2024
Land Auction Results | April 2024
The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 50 tracts or 3,514.48 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during April 2024. The average dollar per acre was $10,852, the average dollar per tillable acre was $13,624, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $181.
May 2, 2024
Deciphering the Dynamics of the Midwest Land Market
At Peoples Company, the question that is heard daily up and down the halls is a simple yet pivotal one: “What is happening in the land market?” In recent years, the answer has been straightforward - an upward trajectory.
April 30, 2024
Powering Progress: Exploring Renewable Energy Initiatives in the Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest stands as a beacon of environmental stewardship, and renewable energy plays a pivotal role in amplifying its positive impacts. With its lush forests, abundant rivers, and stunning coastlines, the region embodies a natural harmony that renewable energy technologies complement.
April 30, 2024
Landowner Insights Webinar | April 2024
In the April edition of the Landowner Insights series, Dr. David Muth presented on market trends, economic drivers, and environmental policy impacting the farmland asset class as well as management strategies to regulate risk and optimize return.
April 24, 2024
Boots on the Ground – 2024 Leading Harvest Certification Farm Tours
In early April, I had the opportunity to join Peoples Company Delta Land Manager Julie Boggs and our 2024 Leading Harvest auditing team on managed farms in northern Louisiana.
April 18, 2024
Peoples Company Agents Recognized as Land Star Award Top Producers for 2023
Congratulations to Peoples Company agents Matt Adams, Steve Bruere, Adam Crist, and Travis Smock for each winning the coveted Land Star Top Performer Award in the Midwest Region! Their dedication and hard work haven't gone unnoticed, and this award is a well‑deserved recognition of their exceptional achievements in the land real estate market.
April 4, 2024
Iowa Land Values Update - 2024 Quarter 1
Peoples Company tracks agricultural auctions across the state of Iowa. From this data, we calculate the average dollar per CSR2 point ($/CSR2) for sales of tracts with greater than 85% tillable land. Additionally, these tracts are largely unimproved or include minimal improvement contribution.
