Land Management Blogs
January 27, 2021
Washington – The Dark Horse in the Potato Industry
Although Washington ranks second in the nation behind Idaho in potato production, many people would be surprised to...
January 5, 2021
2020 Land Management in Review
The year 2020 has been historic for our country, as well as agriculture in general. Below are a few of the more...
December 28, 2020
Willamette Valley — The Premier Destination for Pinot Noir in the U.S.
Eight wineries from the Willamette Valley were recently named to Wine & Spirits’ 2020 Top 100...
December 1, 2020
Peoples Company's Commitment to Leading Harvest Sustainability Standard
At Peoples Company, we strive to be a leader in advancing sustainability on the farm. It not only aligns with...
December 1, 2020
Will the 2020 Wine Vintage Go Extinct?
Wineries across the West Coast are facing difficult decisions as the recent wildfires have caused what some are...
November 2, 2020
Life After CRP - Returning Land to Crops
The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), administered by the USDA’s Farm Service Agency, is the largest land...
October 21, 2020
Drought and Derecho Drive Crop Insurance Payments; Benefit to Land Values and Cash Rents
Photo by Daniel Acker/Getty Images
Farming has always been considered a high-risk business. It is essential...
October 20, 2020
Organic Farming in the Mississippi Delta Region
Background
The Mississippi Delta Region is one of the largest contiguous agriculture areas in the United States...
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September 29, 2020
Peoples Company Land Managers' Strategic Approach to Organic Production
Organic agriculture is nothing new on U.S. soils, but shifting consumer trends and suppressed conventional commodity...
August 12, 2020
Planning for 2020 Cover Crops
With the harvest season fast approaching, Peoples Company Land Managers are working to finalize plans for fall 2020...
July 31, 2020
Webinar: Farm Leasing Amidst COVID-19
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July 27, 2020
Landowner Farm Leasing Considerations
A well-drafted farm lease goes beyond the standard form of establishing acres and rental rate, and sets the stage...
July 22, 2020
Farm Access: Field Driveways & Your Farm
Safe and effective field access can be a common aspect of the farming operation overlooked by a non-farming...
July 6, 2020
Landowner Resources for Informed Decision Making Spotlight: Practical Farmers of Iowa
Photo: Landowner Lee Tesdell and his sons, Omar and Ramsey, on their farm in Polk County, Iowa (photo provided by...
June 25, 2020
Do You Know The Top Characteristics of a Good Appraiser?
There may be times when you need to know the value of a farm or business. It typically does not occur often, but...
June 15, 2020
Chronic Wasting Disease Management – Hunters Flattening the Curve
Over recent months, we have all been introduced to terms such as “social distancing” and...
May 5, 2020
Spring Field Conditions Remain Favorable
April 7th, 2020 - Peas being planted on a Peoples Company managed farm in Warren Co., IA
After a...
April 20, 2020
Farm Showcase: Peoples Company Land Manager’s Work on the Ground
With another growing season underway, Peoples Company Land Managers are busy tackling farm improvement...
March 31, 2020
Checking in on 2019 Cover Crops
Spring is around the corner with most of the Midwest now awake from the long winter. Now is a good time...
March 3, 2020
Landowner 101: Crop Insurance
Photo: Central Iowa farmland affected by excessive spring rains spring 2018.
As the 2020 growing season...
