Land Management Blogs
September 24, 2024
Maximizing Value: Essential Farm Leasing Tips for Landowners
A well-drafted farm lease is more than just a document outlining acres and rental rates—it establishes the foundation for a strong, long-term relationship between the landowner and the farm operator. Early fall is the ideal time for landowners and tenant operators to begin discussing lease options for the coming year. Starting these conversations early allows ample time for goal-setting and financial planning to ensure everyone is fully prepared when spring rolls around.
August 20, 2024
Crop Insurance as a Risk Management Tool in Farm Leases
Direct operation, custom farming, and crop share leases offer landowners the opportunity to market their assigned portion of the crop. Ideally, crops are sold at a price that covers the production costs and generates a desired profit, and executing a plan that does both is where the risk comes in.
July 29, 2024
Louisiana Rice Production
Rice production in Louisiana is a story woven deep into the fabric of the state's history, stretching back centuries and shaped by a tapestry of cultures, innovations, and challenges. The roots of Louisiana rice production can be traced back to the early 18th century when French colonists first introduced rice cultivation to the region. Inspired by the rice-growing traditions of West Africa, these settlers recognized the fertile soil, abundance of fresh water, and favorable climate as ideal for cultivating this staple crop.
July 24, 2024
FREE WEBINAR: Big Questions in Land Management | September 2024
Please join Peoples Company for our “Big Questions in Land Management” webinar series on Wednesday, September 4, from 3 PM to 4:30 PM Central Time. Edward Usset, Extension Professor with the University of Minnesota, will discuss “Grain Marketing is Simple.” Other topics include “Farm Bill Update” with Dr. Keith Coble, Vice President at Mississippi State University Division of Agriculture, Forestry, and Veterinary Medicine; “Family Farmer and Environmental Stewardship” with Trey Hill, Owner and Manager of Harborview Farms; and “Trends in Digital Payments for Ag” with Jake Joraanstad, CEO of Bushel. Please mark your calendars for this free webinar to hear from these industry experts.
June 17, 2024
The Risks and Benefits of Grazing Cover Crops
The benefits of cover crops have long been celebrated in the agriculture community. Hailed as unsung heroes, they are known to prevent erosion, improve soil structure, and suppress weeds. Grazing cover crops is simply the next logical chapter in the regenerative saga. Soil enthusiasts champion this natural method of maintaining soil fertility, likening it to nature's own recycling program.
June 6, 2024
Carinata: A Promising Winter Crop in the Southeast U.S.
Wind and solar energy get significant attention as key renewable energy sources as the country diversifies from fossil fuels. Just as significant is the biofuels sector, where ongoing plant breeding research aims to increase yield and enhance production sustainability for biofuel feedstock.
May 21, 2024
Uncovering Opportunities and Maximizing Returns on Managed Farms
When assessing new management farms, Peoples Company Land Managers seek to build farm-specific action plans to address each landowner’s goals, increasing long-term appreciation and maximizing annual cash yield.
May 9, 2024
Peoples Company Acquires The Atkins Group’s Farmland Management Portfolio; Set to Open an Office in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois
Peoples Company, a recognized leader in integrated land management, brokerage, appraisal, and energy solutions with offices across the nation, today announced it has acquired The Atkins Group’s Farmland Management portfolio.
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April 24, 2024
Boots on the Ground – 2024 Leading Harvest Certification Farm Tours
In early April, I had the opportunity to join Peoples Company Delta Land Manager Julie Boggs and our 2024 Leading Harvest auditing team on managed farms in northern Louisiana.
March 27, 2024
The Importance of Surface Water in the Delta
Tailwater recovery systems, reservoirs, and relifts are some of the water carrying practices farm operators, landowners and conservationists implement to efficiently move water in the Delta. While there are several Delta aquifers used across the region, most farmland depends on pumping from is the Mississippi River Alluvial Aquifer.
March 1, 2024
Iowa Farm Manager Earns Highest Professional Status
Paul Anderson, AFM, Peoples Company, Indianola, IA, has been awarded the Accredited Farm Manager (AFM) designation from the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers® (ASFMRA®).
February 27, 2024
Farm Overhead Costs: Accounting for the Full Picture
The supply and demand market of agriculture that creates cashflow instability cannot be avoided, but having strong oversight on all expenses can help mitigate risk. Accounting for all expenses is critical to keeping a business running efficiently, from estimating upcoming fiscal needs to knowing what level grain and livestock sales need to be to produce a profit.
February 1, 2024
Florida Farm Manager Earns Highest Professional Status
Thiago Lima, AFM, Peoples Company, Jacksonville, FL, has been awarded the Accredited Farm Manager (AFM) designation from the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers® (ASFMRA®).
January 30, 2024
Aligning Landowner and Tenant Goals
I have worked with a variety of non-profit organizations, education institutions, and federal partners over the past 10 years in the farmland conservation space. Our vocabulary has changed over time, but the intent has remained constant: we work to leave the land better than how we found it.
January 30, 2024
FREE WEBINAR: Big Questions in Land Management | February 2024
Please join Peoples Company for our “Big Questions in Land Management” webinar series on Wednesday, February 28, from 3:00 - 4:30 PM Central Time. Founder and CEO, John Roach with Roach Ag will discuss “Use Fundamentals Plus an Algorithm for Crop Marketing.” Other topics include “Land Management Services” with George Baird, Owner of Landmark Ag, “Using Drones for Application” with Danny Assman, Partner of Terraplex, and “Renewable (Wind, Solar, Batteries) Discussion” with Brad Haight, Owner of Farm First Energy. Please mark your calendars for this free webinar to hear from these industry experts.
December 21, 2023
Have Your Cake and Eat It Too: Iowa's Beginning Farmer Tax Credit
You don’t have to look far to find headlines highlighting the high entry costs of farming. For each of those headlines, another one can be found pointing to the issues of the aging American farmer and a “sidelined” next generation waiting for their opportunity to step in. A 65-year-old farmer has faced a lot of challenges in their lifetime from weather volatility and the 1980s farm crisis to the more recently rising cost of capital. There’s no question that they have earned their spot at the head of the operation.
December 19, 2023
Peoples Company Continues National Expansion with Hires in Southeast and Southern Plains
Peoples Company, a full-service land transaction and management business, today announced the hires of Thiago Lima and Tommy Funk, continuing the company’s national expansion. Lima will oversee Peoples Company’s farm management in Florida, Georgia and Alabama and work alongside Peoples Company’s brokerage team. Funk will focus on Texas and Oklahoma, with an emphasis on land management and land acquisition.
December 18, 2023
Midwest Drought Conditions Post-Harvest
It’s easy to fall into the mindset that our concerns regarding the lack of rainfall are past us once the crop is out of the ground. A drought naturally puts crop production at risk, but dry conditions post-harvest also have long-term impacts on farming operations.
November 13, 2023
Louisiana Delta Waterfowl Hunting
Louisiana is renowned for its rich culture, extensive agricultural opportunities, and diverse wildlife. Bountiful and diverse wildlife populations offer unique recreational hunting opportunities, which is the exact reason that Louisiana is referred to as the “Sportsman’s Paradise.” This article centers on Louisiana duck hunting, but waterfowl hunting is a very popular pastime across the country, particularly in the other Delta states of Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
November 7, 2023
Boots on the Ground – Harvest Edition
I had the opportunity to visit one of my managed farms in central Iowa a few weeks ago. We always seek to be a good partner and building strong, positive relationships is important to our management approach. I hit the jackpot this day, as I got to share a hot meal out in the field with my farmer tenant and his family.
