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Post-Harvest Land Health: Evaluating Soil, Drainage & Long-Term Farmland Value

 October 28, 2025
 Land Values   Real Estate 
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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.

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Peoples Company Acquires Murray Wise Associates

 October 22, 2025
 News & Events   Land Auctions   Land Values 
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Transaction includes transition of select farmland assets for management by Peoples Company; Acquisition reflects broader industry trend toward specialized farm management solutions.

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Inside a Farmland Investment Model: 4 Key Drivers of Returns

 October 22, 2025
 Land Values   Real Estate 
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Discover how farmland investments generate returns through cash yield, appreciation, leverage, and crop yield. Insights from Peoples Company’s financial modeling.

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Valuing Improved Rural Sites: Understanding Appraisal Realities and Market Considerations

 October 16, 2025
 Land Values 
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Discover how rural building sites are valued, why specialized improvements may not add worth, and how appraisals determine the highest and best use.

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Iowa Land Values Update | 2025 Quarter 3

 October 9, 2025
 Land Auctions   Land Values 
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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.

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Land Auction Results | September 2025

 October 9, 2025
 Land Auctions   Land Values 
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The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 138 tracts or 13,034 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during September 2025. The average dollar per acre was $11,348, the average dollar per tillable acre was $12,840, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $177.

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Unlock the Full Potential of Your Farmland: Free Assessment from Peoples Company

 September 22, 2025
 Land Management   Land Values 
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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.

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Land Auction Results | August 2025

 September 5, 2025
 Land Auctions   Land Values 
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The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 73 tracts or 6,601 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during August 2025. The average dollar per acre was $12,611, the average dollar per tillable acre was $12,693, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $158.

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Farmland Value: How to Know What Your Land is Worth

 September 3, 2025
 Land Values   Agriculture 
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Discover what drives farmland value — location, soils, improvements, and market trends. Learn how to assess what your land is really worth.

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Land Auction Results | July 2025

 August 20, 2025
 Land Values   Land Auctions 
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The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 24 tracts or 2,244 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during July 2025. The average dollar per acre was $11,758, the average dollar per tillable acre was $13,739, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $170.

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