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Peoples Company Expands Team To Support Rapid National Growth

 November 13, 2019
 News & Events 

  (CLIVE, Iowa) – Peoples Company, a leading provider of land brokerage, management, investment and appraisal services in 21 states, today announced its plans to hire four corporate national and regional positions to support the company’s growth across the country. Peoples...
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October 2019 Iowa Land Auction Results

 November 5, 2019
 Land Auctions 

The upcoming weeks will be very busy for land auctions. Per our records, there are 200+ tracts of land that will sell at auction throughout the month of November. This is approximately 30 more farms compared to the number that were sold in November of 2018. We'll see how the land market...
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LAND INVESTMENT MONTHLY - NOVEMBER 2019

 November 1, 2019
 Real Estate 

A mix of barley, peas and flax grows in a field at Casey Bailey's farm near Fort Benton, Mont. Bailey sells this crop to Montana dairy farmer Nate Brown, who has been feeding it to his goats.     National Public Radio: Diversifying Crops Is Good For The Planet. But Can It Be Good...
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Wetland Mitigation Banks: Opportunity for Maximizing A Farm’s Potential

 October 29, 2019
 Land Management 

  One of the ways Peoples Company stands out as an industry leader is our vast network of connections.  Our agents, appraisers and land managers make it a priority to know professionals and working groups affiliated with nearly every aspect of the agriculture industry. On the land...
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Iowa Land Values Update

 October 8, 2019
 Land Values 

  "As we commence Q4 of 2019, we have noticed a slight decline in land values throughout the year. In Q1, the average $/CSR2 was $113, in Q2, the average was $110, and in Q3 the average was $109. In Q3 of 2018, the average $/CSR2 was $110 so values continue to be stable...
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Cover Crops: The Answer to our Water (and farming) Woes

 October 4, 2019
 Land Management 

  Article originally appeared in Telegraph Herald, Dubuque, Iowa on 9/22/19 Everyone agrees that our region’s rich, black soil puts us in the epicenter of growing food to feed the world. Everyone agrees that clean, safe water is a priority for our taps as well as our recreational...
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September 2019 Iowa Land Auction Results

 October 3, 2019
 Land Auctions 

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Land Investment Monthly - October 2019

 September 30, 2019
 Real Estate 

  Forbes: Meet The Farm-Based Neighborhoods Changing The Face Of Master-Planned Communities Forget the pristine landscaping, five-star golf courses and resort-style amenities that master-planned communities have become known for. Thanks to a handful of developers and their more sustainable...
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Aronowitz Sharpens Rural Advocacy Skills in Nation's Capital

 September 19, 2019
 News & Events 

  ASFMRA Leadership Institute Helps Experts Navigate Policy Issues Affecting Rural Assets WASHINGTON, D.C. – Peoples Company’s Director of Sustainability and Land Manager, Mollie Aronowitz, AFM, recently joined 26 other farm managers, rural appraisers and ag consultants in the...
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August 2019 Iowa Land Auction Results

 September 3, 2019
 Land Values 

The upcoming weeks will be very busy for land auctions. Per our records, there are 113+ tracts of land that will sell at auction throughout the month of September. During the month of August, the $/CSR2 point was $108 which is down slightly from the 2nd quarter. 
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