Peoples Perspective

2020 ISU Farmland Value Survey

 February 9, 2021
 Land Values 

The 2020 Iowa Land Value Survey results were released on Wednesday, December 15, 2020, by Dr. Wendong Zhang, an economics professor at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. The survey is currently conducted by Dr. Zhang and has been conducted by Iowa State University since 1941. Information for...
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Understanding Agency Relationships

 February 2, 2021
 Real Estate 

Buyers and sellers of real estate are often confused about real estate agency relationships and who agents represent. Many states require that agents give buyers and sellers an agency disclosure form to sign. The form used in Nebraska, for example, is not an agreement; it is a...
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Land Investment Monthly - February 2021

 February 1, 2021
 Land Values 

  CIBO, Peoples Company Partner for Carbon Credit on Farmland There is another team of players in the ever-growing carbon credit business.   CIBO and Peoples Company have developed a partnership to offer carbon credits on more than 20,000 acres of land managed by Peoples, which...
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Leveraging DSTs in Section 1031 Exchanges

 February 1, 2021
 Real Estate 

Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code provides real property owners with a major tax-deferral and reinvestment opportunity that can be utilized by investors to build long-term growth in their real estate portfolio. Section 1031 establishes a procedure where real property owners may...
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Production Reporting and Land Value: How Farm Documentation Addresses Annual Return and Land Appreciation

 January 29, 2021
 Land Management 

Peoples Company Land Management focuses on maximizing production on the most productive acres as well as protecting the most environmentally sensitive acres of each farm. We do this by focusing on four critical areas: Conservation by addressing the impact of farming practices on soil...
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Washington – The Dark Horse in the Potato Industry

 January 27, 2021
 Land Management 

Although Washington ranks second in the nation behind Idaho in potato production, many people would be surprised to learn that Washington ranks first in yield per acre. The rich volcanic soil, long growing season, availability of water, and climatic conditions in Washington State combine to...
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Iowa Farmland Values: Washington and Johnson County

 January 27, 2021
 Land Values 

  Peoples Company is focused on being resourceful and influential in the agricultural land business. One example is by providing information to access long-term economic viability and investment opportunities. Continuing with the Iowa Farmland Values blog series, we will be...
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CIBO and Peoples Company Join Forces to Generate Carbon Credits for Regenerative Practices on More Than 20,000 Acres of Managed Land

 January 19, 2021
 Energy Management 

Partnership Makes Peoples Company the First Land Management Company to Offer Carbon Credits   CIBO, the technology company that delivers decision-ready insights on all U.S. cropland, and Peoples Company, the nationally-recognized land transaction and advisory firm, today announced...
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Creating Water Resilient Industries

 January 15, 2021
 Agriculture 

Written by Corey Getz and Quint Shambaugh, DIGS Associates As we navigate our way through water shortages, preserving what we have becomes even more critical. The management and conservation of water are vital, especially during wind and solar utility installations. The focus on the other side...
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Iowa Farmland Values: Keokuk County

 January 13, 2021
 Land Values 

Peoples Company is focused on being resourceful and influential in the agricultural land business. Continuing with the Iowa Farmland Values blog series, we will now be highlighting the average farmland characteristics and production costs in Keokuk County, Iowa.  2020 Keokuk...
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