Land Values Blogs
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 $186.
October 28, 2025
Post-Harvest Land Health: Evaluating Soil, Drainage & Long-Term Farmland Value
Post-harvest is decision time. Learn how to assess soil structure, drainage, and fertility to protect productivity and preserve long-term farmland value with Peoples Company’s expert guidance.
October 22, 2025
Peoples Company Acquires Murray Wise Associates
Transaction includes transition of select farmland assets for management by Peoples Company; Acquisition reflects broader industry trend toward specialized farm management solutions.
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October 22, 2025
Inside a Farmland Investment Model: 4 Key Drivers of Returns
Discover how farmland investments generate returns through cash yield, appreciation, leverage, and crop yield. Insights from Peoples Company’s financial modeling.
October 16, 2025
Valuing Improved Rural Sites: Understanding Appraisal Realities and Market Considerations
Discover how rural building sites are valued, why specialized improvements may not add worth, and how appraisals determine the highest and best use.
October 9, 2025
Iowa Land Values Update | 2025 Quarter 3
Peoples Company tracks agricultural auctions across the state of Iowa. From this data, we calculate the average dollar per CSR2 point ($/CSR2) for sales of tracts with greater than 85% tillable land. Additionally, these tracts are largely unimproved or include minimal improvement contribution.
October 9, 2025
Land Auction Results | September 2025
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.
September 22, 2025
Unlock the Full Potential of Your Farmland: Free Assessment from Peoples Company
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.
September 5, 2025
Land Auction Results | August 2025
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.
September 3, 2025
Farmland Value: How to Know What Your Land is Worth
Discover what drives farmland value — location, soils, improvements, and market trends. Learn how to assess what your land is really worth.
August 20, 2025
Land Auction Results | July 2025
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.
August 19, 2025
Understanding Conservation Easements: Benefits, Programs, and Property Valuation
Learn how conservation easements work, their tax benefits, key USDA programs, and how they impact agricultural property valuations in transitional markets.
August 6, 2025
Addressing the Challenges of Dislocated Corporate Real Estate
When corporations decide to dispose of real estate outside of core urban markets, they often encounter a unique and complex set of challenges.
July 29, 2025
Introduction to Soil Productivity Indexes
Soil productivity indexes are among the most valuable tools for classifying farmland. These indexes offer a consistent way to measure agricultural land. Soil types and characteristics can vary significantly not just from one region to another, but between neighboring properties.
July 23, 2025
California Farmland – A Buyer’s Market
For investors with conviction in well-developed agricultural investment strategies, a disciplined approach, and an ability to truly hold for the long-term, the opportunity to assemble a high-quality California farm portfolio of scale has never been better.
