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Independent Auditor certifies managed farmland across seven states in Leading Harvest’s Farmland Management Standard (CLIVE, Iowa) – Peoples Company, a national firm specializing in land brokerage, land management, land investment and appraisal services, today announced it has...

Photo credit: BING GUAN/REUTERS   Farmland Values on a Rocket Ship The demand for productive agricultural land nationwide has accelerated at a pace not seen in years. As a result, real estate values for farmland, cropland, and pastureland increased over the last 12 months throughout...

In early September, the USDA announced an exciting crop insurance option to go into effect for the 2022 crop year.  Corn farmers in certain states who “split apply” nitrogen on non-irrigated ground will have a new choice: Post Application Coverage Endorsement (PACE). This...

DENVER, CO September 27, 2021 – Peter Isaacson, AFM, Peoples Company, Clive, IA, has been awarded the Accredited Farm Manager (AFM) designation from the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers® (ASFMRA®). Isaacson earned the AFM designation by meeting stringent...

For many clients, farmland ownership is a way of life and part of their identity.  They see managing farmland as a lifelong responsibility to steward the land and then pass down to the next generation. Peoples Company Land Managers often have the privilege to work with multiple...

In August 2021, there were a whopping 132 agricultural tracts greater than 35 acres offered at public auction in Iowa with an average dollar per gross acre of $11,219. The average dollar per CSR2 for the 25 tracts that offered greater than 85% tillable was $157, which is up from...

Photo credit: Kelsey Kremer/The Register   Garst land brings family millions in auction, even with sale tied to conservation easements An Iowa family known for hosting late Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev on their farm during the Cold War, and for their land stewardship,...

The integration of digital imagery, both on the ground and from the air, has allowed for dramatic improvements in the analysis of agricultural properties. Whether for use in agricultural appraisal, management, or investment, leveraging the recent advancements in digital imagery allows for a...

A well-drafted farm lease goes beyond the standard form of establishing acres and rental rate, and sets the stage for a healthy, long-term relationship with a farm operator. The lease should be the steering wheel for the farm, outlining objectives and setting clear terms so that everyone is on...

Buildings, sometimes referred to as ‘improvements’ in an appraisal, provide shelter and storage for equipment, livestock and products on a farm. In the modern day of American agriculture, it’s nostalgic to view old photos of farms and understand how these buildings were used...