Peoples Perspective

Land Investment Monthly - July 2021

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Photo credit: Forbes/Getty Images   The Farm CPA Podcast: Steve Bruere, Peoples Company How does Bruere describe today’s farmland market? “Wild.” “It's probably the hottest real estate market I've been a part of in 18 years,” he says....

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Technology in Irrigation

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Ground and surface water conservation is as important now as it has ever been. It is a key factor of economic stability and growth for any region in the world, with industry leaders from both the private and public sectors working to find more efficient ways to utilize water.  As with...

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Farmland Leasing: Termination Deadlines by State

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A well-drafted farm lease can be the difference between a great working relationship with your farm operator or an opportunity for headaches and confusion. A farm lease should include the number of acres, intended use of acres, the rental rate of said acres, term of the lease, owner and...

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Pandemic Cover Crop Program

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If you planted a cover crop last fall, you may be eligible for a $5/acre premium benefit through your crop insurance policy. Funding is provided through the Pandemic Cover Crop Program and offered by the USDA's Risk Management Agency with the goal to help farmers maintain their cover...

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Land Investment Monthly - June 2021

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Photo credit: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images   Farmland values continue to rise Interest in purchasing agricultural land has grown since a coronavirus pandemic-induced slowdown blanketed the land market last spring. Farmers are feeling more financially secure as very strong...

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Iowa Farmland Values: Pocahontas and Humboldt County

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Continuing with the Iowa Farmland Values blog series, we will use the 2020 Farmland Value Survey to highlight the average farmland characteristics and production costs in Pocahontas and Humboldt County. If you are interested in acquiring similar information, contact your local extension...

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Why to Consider Property Taxes When Making Farmland Investment Decisions

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Sustainability and Drainage

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Guest blog by Corey Getz and Quint Shambaugh, DIGS Associates The key to safeguarding America’s land Conservation and efficiency are emerging as top concerns for agriculture as a new presidential administration sets priorities and policy. Consumers also demand responsible practices...

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Continual Improvement for Greatest Return

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With so much digital information at our fingertips, instant gratification is easy to find. But effectively managing farms -- where productivity is maximized and sensitive acres are protected -- is not often as easy as checking a few boxes and moving on. Mother nature has a wicked way of messing...

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Iowa Farmland Values: Calhoun and Webster County

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Continuing with the Iowa Farmland Values blog series, we will use the 2020 Farmland Value Survey to highlight average farmland characteristics and production costs in Calhoun and Webster County. If you are interested in acquiring similar information, contact your local extension office or...

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