Peoples Perspective

Land Investment Monthly – December 2015

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Political Blend Scott Canon with the Kansas City Star provides some insight into the views Iowa farmers and presidential candidates as they relate to corn, the government, ethanol and caucus politics. See how three candidates who’ve captured favor in Iowa stack up in the minds of ethanol...

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Land Expo Sponsors 2016: Big Thanks and an Overview

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The Land Investment Expo, presented by Peoples Company, would like to extend its appreciation to the sponsors of our ninth annual farmland conference, and with special recognition to the following brands. The Land Expo on January 29, 2016, is expected to be one of the most comprehensive and...

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Results: Iowa Land Auctions – November 2015

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Here are the results for Iowa land auctions in November 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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Diversified Ag Investor Ben Zaitz to Deliver Land Expo Speech

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Ben Zaitz, managing director with B. Zaitz & Sons, is set to deliver a keynote presentation during the 2016 Land Investment Expo on January 29, at the Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel. Established in 1982, B. Zaitz & Sons is a diversified agricultural investment family office with a...

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USDA Payments for 2014 Crop Year Released

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Earlier this month, 2014 safety-net payments for the 2014 crop year were announced by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). Two programs, the Agriculture Risk Coverage-County (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC), were authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. Farm operators were required to sign up for...

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Peoples Company Welcomes Kyle Walker as Latest Addition to Land Management Team

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Peoples Company has welcomed Kyle Walker as the newest member of its professional Land Management services team. Walker, who joined the organization nearly two years ago as a Peoples Company Land Agent, completed his transition to full-time Land Manager in November 2015. Peoples...

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2016 Land Expo: Dr. Bruce Sherrick to Present on Risk Analysis, Crop Insurance, Agricultural Finance

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Dr. Bruce J. Sherrick, Professor of Farmland Economics at the University of Illinois, will deliver a keynote presentation on January 29, during the 2016 Land Investment Expo in West Des Moines, Iowa. He will share with Land Expo attendees a portion of his research on risk analysis, crop...

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Nutrient Management in Challenging Times

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The economics of the current corn and soybean production have many farmers searching for areas to save money. A popular area to consider savings is fertilizer. Many farmers built up soil fertility during the high margins of the past few years, and they are planning to draw that down during the...

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Land Investment Expo Invites Dennis Gartman to Revisit Predictions on Oil, Ag Real Estate

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The Land Investment Expo presented by Peoples Company will welcome Dennis Gartman, editor and publisher of The Gartman Letter, back to the main stage on January 29, 2016. Mr. Gartman, whose candid thoughts on oil prices and land values filled the ears of attendees during the most recent Land...

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Land Investment Monthly – November 2015

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On Saik Rob Saik, the founder and CEO of Agri-Trend Group, will kick of the 2016 Land Investment Expo with an energetic challenge of the conventional thinking on GMOs. A serial entrepreneur who has an array of experiences in farming and global agribusiness, Saik is geared up to share his thoughts...

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