Peoples Perspective

Unpacking Conservation Easements

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In recent years, land use conservation easements (CE) have become more widely utilized across the country. But what are they and how do they work? As with many other land-use tools, there are many variations. There are two primary models. The first restricts development near...

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Can Weeds Be Converted Into Cover Crops?

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Washington State University is taking part in a multi-institutional research project, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, to help develop a winter cover crop that can thrive in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Cover crops are different from cash crops as their primary job is to...

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Financialization of Farmland

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Introduction Since the mid-2000s, there has been an increasing interest in farmland as an investment asset among institutional style investors. This trend is expected to continue well into the future as the number of investors seeking the characteristics of farmland increases. Such investors...

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The Effects of Inflation on Farmland Values

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The question “Why is farmland a good investment?” typically generates the response from anyone involved with the asset class that farmland investments serve as an inflation hedge, and that farmland also provides important diversification benefits compared to other financial...

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Soil Carbon Markets: Agriculture’s Newest Commodity

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‘Regenerative Agriculture’ is one of the latest terms that can make dollars and sense for farmers and conservation. Regenerative Agriculture is a loosely aligned assortment of systems, techniques, and technologies pushing more sustainable and climate-smart farming. The...

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Types of Ownership, Joint Tenants, Tenants in Common, and Types of Deeds

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There are many ways in which individuals acquire real estate. Below is a summary of the different types of ownership and deeds. Prior to purchasing real estate, buyers must determine the type of ownership that best fits their needs. The choice of ownership will impact the ability to...

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Peoples Company Announces Hires to Lead Asset Management and Appraisal Divisions

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Peoples Company, a nationally recognized land transaction and advisory firm, today announced the promotion of Kyle Walker to Director of Asset Management and the hiring of Dave Mielnicki as Director of Appraisal. Walker’s promotion was effective January 1, 2021, while Mielnicki...

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NCREIF Farmland Property Index 2020 4th Quarter Results

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The National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries (NCREIF) has collected institutional commercial property investment performance on a quarterly basis for over 40 years. The Farmland Index measures investment performance of a large pool of individual farmland properties acquired in...

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2020 ISU Farmland Value Survey

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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

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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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