Land Values Blogs
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 3, 2026
Land Auction Results | February 2026
The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 87 tracts or 8,052 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during February 2026. The average dollar per acre was $11,740, the average dollar per tillable acre was $13,739, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $179.
March 2, 2026
The Cost Approach: What Investment Tells Us About Land Value
Learn how the cost approach helps determine farmland value by analyzing land improvements, replacement costs, and investment decisions. Understand when this valuation method matters most in agricultural appraisal.
February 26, 2026
Transitional Farmland: Investing in Land in the Path of Growth
Learn what transitional farmland is and why land near expanding cities can command premium value. Explore how growth trends, infrastructure, and development potential influence pricing beyond traditional agricultural factors.
February 18, 2026
Appraising Agricultural Land in Transitional Markets
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.
February 10, 2026
Sale-Leasebacks: Unlocking Working Capital for Farm Operations
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.
February 6, 2026
Land Auction Results | January 2026
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 $195.
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January 28, 2026
Common Myths About Farmland Value in Missouri
Learn the most common misconceptions about farmland value in Missouri. Understand how soils, location, improvements, rents, and market data truly influence value beyond simple price-per-acre rules.
January 20, 2026
Farmland Investing: A Stable Alternative to Volatile Tech Stocks
See why farmland offers long-term growth with limited downside. Learn how modern agricultural technology supports steady returns while avoiding the risks tied to high-volatility tech stocks.
January 15, 2026
Iowa Land Values Update | 2025 Quarter 4
Peoples Company tracks agricultural auctions across the state of Iowa. From this data, we calculate the average dollar per CSR2 point ($/CSR2) for sales of tracts with greater than 85% tillable land. Additionally, these tracts are largely unimproved or include minimal improvement contribution.
January 15, 2026
A Seven-Step Professional Approach to Selling Farmland
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.
January 1, 2026
Land Auction Results | December 2025
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.
December 9, 2025
The Income Approach: What Earnings Tell Us About Land Value
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.
December 8, 2025
Land Auction Results | November 2025
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.
November 24, 2025
Why Crypto Investors Should Be Turning to Farmland as a Stable Alternative Asset
As digital wealth seeks real-world footing, farmland stands out as a stable, inflation-resistant anchor for the next generation of investors.
November 12, 2025
Land Auction Results | October 2025
The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 119 tracts or 8,756 acres sold at public auction in Iowa during October 2025. The average dollar per acre was $12,901, the average dollar per tillable acre was $14,721, and the average dollar per CSR2 was $186.
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
Peoples Company Acquires Murray Wise Associates
Transaction includes transition of select farmland assets for management by Peoples Company; Acquisition reflects broader industry trend toward specialized farm management solutions.
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.
