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September 22, 2026
Will Cover Crops Pay? 45Z and Low-Carbon Corn Premiums
Learn how the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit and cover crops may create low-carbon corn premiums, and what producers should know before planting.
August 27, 2026
Recreational Land Valuation: What Makes It Complex
Recreational land in the Midwest defies simple formulas. Peoples Company breaks down the key factors that shape value beyond tillable acres.
August 24, 2026
USDA Wetland & HEL Determinations: A Landowner's Guide
Learn how USDA Wetland and Highly Erodible Land (HEL) Determinations work, what map designations mean, and how Peoples Company land managers help protect your farm program eligibility.
July 22, 2026
Farmland Lease Termination Notices Explained
Missing a farmland lease termination deadline can have real legal and financial consequences. Peoples Company explains what landowners and tenants need to know.
July 1, 2026
Global Agriculture Lessons from a 2026 Nuffield Scholar
Emma Hamilton traveled six weeks across Japan, Vietnam, Kenya, the Netherlands, Spain, and Texas as a 2026 Nuffield Farming Scholar. Here's what she discovered.
June 24, 2026
Hidden Costs in Land Ownership: What Buyers Need to Know
From down payments to ongoing taxes and maintenance, land ownership carries costs well beyond the price per acre. Peoples Company breaks down what buyers should budget for.
May 19, 2026
Growing Together: Lindsey Brown, Land Agent
Lindsey Brown shares how decades in ag banking led him to a land real estate career — and why joining Peoples Company's collaborative national platform changed everything.
May 5, 2026
Advantages and Disadvantages of No-Till Farming Practices
Explore the key advantages and disadvantages of no-till farming, including soil health benefits, cost savings, weed control challenges, and equipment considerations for producers.
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April 27, 2026
How Peoples Company Land Management Creates Opportunity for Landowners
Peoples Company Land Management helps landowners maximize productive acres, repurpose marginal land, and access conservation programs like the IDALS Streamside Buffer Initiative.
April 13, 2026
From the Ground Up: How Strategic Land Management Unlocks Long-Term Appreciation
Discover how Peoples Company uses targeted improvements and strategic management to drive long-term farmland appreciation. Real-world examples highlight how the right investments and partnerships can unlock a farm’s full potential.
March 24, 2026
The Two-Speed Farmland Market: Premium vs. Marginal Land Values Explained
Explore how Midwest farmland is shifting into a two-speed market, where premium land commands strong demand while marginal properties require more strategy. Learn how buyers, appraisers, and investors are evaluating land today.
March 16, 2026
Choosing the Right Auction Method for Land Sales
Learn how auction strategy affects land sale results. Peoples Company explains traditional, choice, absolute, sealed bid, online-only, and multi-parcel auction methods.
March 6, 2026
Spring 2026 Crop Insurance Deadlines & Planting Dates in Iowa
Review the 2026 Iowa crop insurance deadlines, including sales closing date, planting windows, acreage reporting, and premium billing. Stay aligned with key dates to protect farm revenue and land value.
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
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.
September 22, 2025
Unlock the Full Potential of Your Farmland: Free Assessment from Peoples Company
Discover the true potential of your farmland with a free assessment from Peoples Company. Get expert insights on soil, topography, market values, and more—plus a complimentary 30-minute consultation.
September 3, 2025
Land Pro LLC Rebrands as Peoples Company
Transition follows Peoples Company’s acquisition of Land Pro LLC in January 2025; Ray Brownfield and the Land Pro team will continue serving clients under the Peoples Company brand.
August 29, 2025
EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook | Oil, Gas & Power Market Updates
Get the latest insights from the EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook. See what changed this month in oil, natural gas, and power markets—and what it means for prices, supply, and energy strategy.
August 25, 2025
From Handshake to Partnership: The Land Manager's Role
Historically, a traditional handshake agreement would have leased a farm for the coming year. But as more acres are leased, and landowners move further from the farm - both physically and generationally - the need for written agreements has grown. Today’s effective farm management depends not just on strong leases, but on strong relationships. And those relationships are built through clear, consistent, and proactive communication.
August 18, 2025
Peoples Company Acquires Minnesota Farmland Management and Brokerage Firm 1 Stop Realty
Peoples Company, a recognized leader in integrated land management, brokerage, appraisal, and energy solutions with offices across the nation, today announced it has acquired 1 Stop Realty, Inc., a Kasson, Minn.-based farmland brokerage and land management firm.
