News & Events Blogs
April 14, 2026
Peoples Company Acquires Murray Wise Associates LLC
In November 2025, Peoples Company completed the acquisition of Murray Wise Associates LLC (MWA), headquartered in Champaign, IL. This marked Peoples Company’s eighth acquisition in an active 18-month growth period for the firm.
March 23, 2026
Ray Brownfield Recognized for 60 Years of ASFMRA Membership
Peoples Company recognizes Ray Brownfield for 60 years of membership with ASFMRA, honoring his long career in farm management, rural appraisal, and agricultural leadership.
March 18, 2026
Peoples Company Receives Top Land Auction Honors at REALTORS® Land Institute APEX Awards Program
Peoples Company, a national leader in land brokerage, agricultural appraisal, land and energy management, crop insurance, and capital markets, received top land auction honors at the REALTORS® Land Institute’s APEX Awards ceremony in San Antonio, Texas, on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
March 5, 2026
WEBINAR | The Power of Energy Management: Unleashing Potential (March 2026)
Peoples Company Energy Management hosted a webinar on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Jake Costanzo, Peoples Company Energy Analyst, was joined by special guests Jack Bradley (Capstone Partners), Jeremy White (Central Surplus, LLC), and Reid Loftsgard (Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP) to discuss Wind Turbine Decommissioning: What Happens When Wind Turbines Reach the End of Their Life?
December 2, 2025
Mollie Aronowitz Named 2025 ASFMRA Farm Manager of the Year
Peoples Company is proud to share that Mollie Aronowitz, AFM, has been named the 2025 Farm Manager of the Year by the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA).
November 17, 2025
Landowner Insights Webinar | November 2025
In this edition of the Landowner Insights series, Dr. Dave Muth is joined by Brian O'Neill of Huron Orchard Services, Mike Grubbs of Columbia Farm Services, George Baird, Kyle Walker, and Adam Woiblet of Peoples Company. Together, they discuss Production Economics Across the U.S. – Calibrating Current Farming Income Realities.
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.
September 25, 2025
Landowner Insights Webinar | September 2025
In this edition of the Landowner Insights series, Dr. Dave Muth of Peoples Company Capital Markets is joined by Elizabeth Burns-Thompson of Modern Ag Alliance and Katie Hall, Senior Director of Advocacy at the Iowa Soybean Association to provide insight on MAHA initiatives and the potential impact for farmland owners.
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September 3, 2025
Land Pro LLC Rebrands as Peoples Company
Transition follows Peoples Company’s acquisition of Land Pro LLC in January 2025; Ray Brownfield and the Land Pro team will continue serving clients under the Peoples Company brand.
August 18, 2025
Peoples Company Acquires Minnesota Farmland Management and Brokerage Firm 1 Stop Realty
Peoples Company, a recognized leader in integrated land management, brokerage, appraisal, and energy solutions with offices across the nation, today announced it has acquired 1 Stop Realty, Inc., a Kasson, Minn.-based farmland brokerage and land management firm.
July 23, 2025
Landowner Insights Webinar | July 2025
In this edition of the Landowner Insights series, Dr. Dave Muth of Peoples Company Capital Markets is joined by Liz Krause, CPA and Senior Manager at MHCS; Paul Neiffer, CPA and primary author of the FarmCPAReport.com blog; and Tyler Bruch, CEO, Founder, and Farmer at Boa Safra Ag, LLC. Together, they discuss the tax benefits of farmland ownership.
July 18, 2025
Peoples Company Launches Farmland Succession Tools for Landowners
As America faces a massive farmland transition, Peoples Company releases a powerful play, video, and guide to help landowners navigate inheritance and preserve their legacy.
May 21, 2025
Landowner Insights Webinar | May 2025
In the latest edition of the Landowner Insights series, Dr. Dave Muth of Peoples Company Capital Markets is joined by Brian Klippenstein, Consultant at Missouri Water Center, Ambassador Gregg Doud, President & CEO of National Milk Producers Federation, and Iowa Senator Michael Bousselot.
April 18, 2025
Peoples Company Launches Corporate Services Division
Leveraging its scale, expertise, and global reach, Peoples Company will consult for large organizations with diverse agriculture holdings to maximize the value of their assets.
March 28, 2025
Peoples Company Agents Recognized as Land Star Award Top Producers for 2024
Congratulations to Peoples Company agents Matt Adams, Lindsey Brown, Steve Bruere, Adam Crist, Jake Sickels, and Travis Smock for each winning the coveted Land Star Top Producer Award in 2024! Their dedication and hard work haven't gone unnoticed, and this award is a well‑deserved recognition of their exceptional achievements in the land real estate market.
March 26, 2025
Landowner Insights Webinar | March 2025
In the March edition of the Landowner Insights series, Dr. Dave Muth of Peoples Company Capital Markets is joined by Peoples Company land professionals Hunter Norland, Curtis Buono, and George Baird to discuss current market trends.
March 19, 2025
Peoples Company Receives Top Land Auction Honors at REALTORS® Land Institute APEX Awards Program
Peoples Company, a national leader in land brokerage, agricultural appraisal, land and energy management, crop insurance, and capital markets, received top land auction honors at the REALTORS® Land Institute’s APEX Award ceremony in Tucson, Arizona on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. The APEX Awards, held in conjunction with The Land Report, is a top annual awards program designed to recognize excellence and performance of land sale professionals.
February 11, 2025
Peoples Company Acquires Midwest Land Company and Roach Land Management
Peoples Company, a recognized leader in integrated land management, brokerage, appraisal, and energy solutions with offices across the nation, today announced it has acquired Wayne, Neb.-based Midwest Land Company and Plainfield, Iowa-based Roach Land Management. All clients from both firms have transitioned to Peoples Company, which is actively managing farmland in all major ag regions in the country.
January 28, 2025
Peoples Company Acquires Leading Illinois Farm Management Firm, Land Pro LLC
Peoples Company, a recognized leader in integrated land management, brokerage, appraisal, and energy solutions with offices across the nation, announced it has acquired Oswego-based Land Pro LLC. Effective on January 1, 2025, Land Pro LLC, its owner Ray Brownfield, and members of the Land Pro LLC staff became an affiliate of Peoples Company, harnessing the technology, expertise and capital markets resources of Peoples Company, while continuing to operate under the Land Pro LLC name. The acquisition grows Peoples Company’s presence in Illinois, having acquired The Atkins Group’s farmland management business and opening an Urbana, Illinois, office in March 2024.
January 28, 2025
Landowner Insights Webinar | January 2025
In the January edition of the Landowner Insights series, Dr. Dave Muth of Peoples Company Capital Markets covers key takeaways from the market over the past year, the regional view of farm incomes for 2025 and potential impacts and uncertainty from policy changes.
