Peoples Perspective

Senator Joni Ernst Confirmed for 2016 Land Expo Speaker Line-up

 January 28, 2016
 Land Investment Expo 

Senator Joni Ernst, the first woman to represent Iowa in the United States Congress, has been confirmed as a speaker for Friday's Ninth Annual Land Investment Expo in West Des Moines.
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U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack to Appear at 2016 Land Expo

 January 27, 2016
 Land Investment Expo 

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has been scheduled to speak, January 29, during the 2016 Land Investment Expo. Vilsack, in 2014, became the longest-serving U.S. ag secretary in the past 50 years. Prior to his appointment, he served two terms as Iowa’s governor – from 1999...
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Iowa Governor to Update Land Expo Attendees on Water Quality Plan

 January 21, 2016
 News & Events 

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad will make an appearance at the 2016 Land Investment Expo to provide an update on his plan to provide critical funding for school infrastructure and water quality. Branstad, who in December became the longest serving governor in American history, addressed...
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Events Schedule: 2016 Land Investment Expo

 January 18, 2016
 Land Investment Expo 

Schedule of events for the 2016 Land Investment Expo on January 29, at the Sheraton Hotel in West Des Moines, Iowa. Additional  information and registration details can be found at LandInvestmentExpo.com.
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Land Investment Monthly – January 2016

 January 15, 2016
 Real Estate 

Land Conference The 2016 Land Investment Expo is fewer than two weeks away with an array of expert presenters, educational breakouts and tradeshow exhibitors lined up for Peoples Company’s ninth annual event. Save the date and reserve your tickets to attend on January 29, at the...
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Real Estate Economist Dr. Mark Dotzour Back in Land Expo Line-up for 2016

 January 15, 2016
 Land Investment Expo 

Real estate economist Dr. Mark Dotzour will return in January, to West Des Moines, Iowa, to present his customary “I don’t put lipstick on a pig” update on job growth, interest rates, commercial real estate values, the housing market and more. Dr. Dotzour works to provide...
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10 Breakout Sessions on Tap for Land Investment Expo 2016

 January 14, 2016
 Land Investment Expo 

An overview of the 10 educational breakout sessions on tap for attendees of the upcoming 2016 Land Investment Expo, January 29, at the Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel. Learn more and register at LandInvestmentExpo.com to gain access to an array of expert keynote speakers, ag- and...
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Results: Iowa Land Auctions – December 2015

 January 11, 2016
 Land Auctions 

Here are the results for Iowa land auctions in December 2015. Contact the Peoples Company Appraisal team if you would like additional information on these transactions. To be added to our “Auction Results” email list, please contact Brad Hayes...
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CRP 101

 January 5, 2016
 News & Events 

Many landowners are looking for the perfect balance of maximizing income while protecting environmentally sensitive acres. The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) gives landowners and tenants the ability to enroll these sensitive acres in a program based on preservation and establishing long-term...
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CRP Turns 30!

 December 16, 2015
 News & Events 

Beginning December 1, the next general Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) runs through February 26. This year marks the 30th anniversary of one of the most successful federally funded conservation programs in the country. CRP assists landowners and ag producers with returning...
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