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January 28, 2026
Common Myths About Farmland Value in Missouri
Learn the most common misconceptions about farmland value in Missouri. Understand how soils, location, improvements, rents, and market data truly influence value beyond simple price-per-acre rules.
January 23, 2026
Pooling Orders Explained: A Mineral Owner’s Step-by-Step Guide
Learn what a pooling order is, which states allow them, how mineral owners are notified, and what actions to take within strict deadlines to protect your mineral interests and value.
January 20, 2026
Farmland Investing: A Stable Alternative to Volatile Tech Stocks
See why farmland offers long-term growth with limited downside. Learn how modern agricultural technology supports steady returns while avoiding the risks tied to high-volatility tech stocks.
January 15, 2026
Iowa Land Values Update | 2025 Quarter 4
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.
January 15, 2026
A Seven-Step Professional Approach to Selling Farmland
Learn the seven-step process Accredited Land Consultants use to sell farmland with clarity and precision. From valuation to closing, see how strategy, due diligence, and buyer engagement protect value.
January 1, 2026
Land Auction Results | December 2025
The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 115 tracts or 10,206 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during December 2025. The average dollar per acre was $13,979, the average dollar per tillable acre was $15,776, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $190.
December 11, 2025
The Strategic Power of Sealed Bid Land Auctions
See how sealed bid land auctions create strong competition, protect privacy, and help sellers capture true market value. Learn how formats, psychology, and professional guidance shape results.
December 9, 2025
The Income Approach: What Earnings Tell Us About Land Value
See how income, expenses, and risk shape farmland value. Learn how the income approach works, why earnings matter, and what buyers watch when evaluating land.
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December 8, 2025
Land Auction Results | November 2025
The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 202 tracts or 16,735 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during November 2025. The average dollar per acre was $12,484, the average dollar per tillable acre was $13,730, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $172.
December 2, 2025
Mollie Aronowitz Named 2025 ASFMRA Farm Manager of the Year
Peoples Company is proud to share that Mollie Aronowitz, AFM, has been named the 2025 Farm Manager of the Year by the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA).
November 26, 2025
Wind Repowering: What Landowners Should Know About New Negotiation Opportunities
Across the country, thousands of wind turbines installed in the early 2000s are reaching the end of their original design life. Instead of retiring these projects, many developers are choosing to repower them, replacing older equipment with taller towers, longer blades, and more efficient technology.
November 24, 2025
Why Crypto Investors Should Be Turning to Farmland as a Stable Alternative Asset
As digital wealth seeks real-world footing, farmland stands out as a stable, inflation-resistant anchor for the next generation of investors.
November 18, 2025
The Life Cycle of a Farmland Appraisal | Understanding How Appraisers Determine Land Value
Explore how farmland appraisers determine value. Learn each step—from engagement and research to inspection and valuation methods—to understand what drives a credible farmland appraisal.
November 17, 2025
Landowner Insights Webinar | November 2025
In this edition of the Landowner Insights series, Dr. Dave Muth is joined by Brian O'Neill of Huron Orchard Services, Mike Grubbs of Columbia Farm Services, George Baird, Kyle Walker, and Adam Woiblet of Peoples Company. Together, they discuss Production Economics Across the U.S. – Calibrating Current Farming Income Realities.
November 14, 2025
How Drost Brothers Popcorn Got Started
The Land Management team is excited to share this inspiring story written by our valued tenants, Jackson and Amanda Drost, about their child’s popcorn business that has grown into a thriving family endeavor.
November 12, 2025
Land Auction Results | October 2025
The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 119 tracts or 8,756 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during October 2025. The average dollar per acre was $12,901, the average dollar per tillable acre was $14,721, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $186.
October 28, 2025
Post-Harvest Land Health: Evaluating Soil, Drainage & Long-Term Farmland Value
Post-harvest is decision time. Learn how to assess soil structure, drainage, and fertility to protect productivity and preserve long-term farmland value with Peoples Company’s expert guidance.
October 22, 2025
Peoples Company Acquires Murray Wise Associates
Transaction includes transition of select farmland assets for management by Peoples Company; Acquisition reflects broader industry trend toward specialized farm management solutions.
October 22, 2025
Inside a Farmland Investment Model: 4 Key Drivers of Returns
Discover how farmland investments generate returns through cash yield, appreciation, leverage, and crop yield. Insights from Peoples Company’s financial modeling.
October 16, 2025
Valuing Improved Rural Sites: Understanding Appraisal Realities and Market Considerations
Discover how rural building sites are valued, why specialized improvements may not add worth, and how appraisals determine the highest and best use.
