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Appraising Agricultural Land in Transitional Markets

 February 18, 2026
 Land Values   Agriculture 
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Learn how agricultural land is appraised during transitional markets. See how appraisers interpret shifting sales data, income expectations, and investor behavior when pricing signals are less uniform.

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Sale-Leasebacks: Unlocking Working Capital for Farm Operations

 February 10, 2026
 Real Estate   Land Values 
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Learn how farmland sale-leasebacks can unlock working capital, improve liquidity, and support farm operations. Understand the benefits, trade-offs, and tax considerations before deciding if this strategy fits your operation.

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Land Auction Results | January 2026

 February 6, 2026
 Land Auctions   Land Values 
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The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 73 tracts or 7,066 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during January 2026. The average dollar per acre was $11,900, the average dollar per tillable acre was $15,626, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $195.

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Common Myths About Farmland Value in Missouri

 January 28, 2026
 Land Values   Industry Insights 
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Learn the most common misconceptions about farmland value in Missouri. Understand how soils, location, improvements, rents, and market data truly influence value beyond simple price-per-acre rules.

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Farmland Investing: A Stable Alternative to Volatile Tech Stocks

 January 20, 2026
 Land Values 
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See why farmland offers long-term growth with limited downside. Learn how modern agricultural technology supports steady returns while avoiding the risks tied to high-volatility tech stocks.

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Iowa Land Values Update | 2025 Quarter 4

 January 15, 2026
 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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A Seven-Step Professional Approach to Selling Farmland

 January 15, 2026
 Real Estate   Land Values 
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Learn the seven-step process Accredited Land Consultants use to sell farmland with clarity and precision. From valuation to closing, see how strategy, due diligence, and buyer engagement protect value.

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Land Auction Results | December 2025

 January 1, 2026
 Land Auctions   Land Values 
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The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 115 tracts or 10,206 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during December 2025. The average dollar per acre was $13,979, the average dollar per tillable acre was $15,776, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $190.

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The Income Approach: What Earnings Tell Us About Land Value

 December 9, 2025
 Land Values 
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See how income, expenses, and risk shape farmland value. Learn how the income approach works, why earnings matter, and what buyers watch when evaluating land.

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Land Auction Results | November 2025

 December 8, 2025
 Land Values   Land Auctions 
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The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 202 tracts or 16,735 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during November 2025. The average dollar per acre was $12,484, the average dollar per tillable acre was $13,730, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $172.

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