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LOST APPLE VARIETY DISCOVERED IN IDAHO

A lost apple variety has been rediscovered on the Salmon River in Idaho. Apple hunter E.J. Brandt took samples from the apple trees, which he found fifteen feet apart along a creek feeding into the river. The apple has been given the provisional name Polly Bemis, after a Chinese American settler...Read more

HERMISTON WATERMELONS – OREGON’S SURPRISE CROP

July is National Watermelon Month - will you be enjoying a Hermiston, Oregon watermelon at your next barbecue? Watermelons are synonymous with Hermiston, Oregon, even though it may not be one of Oregon State’s top crops. Early settlers discovered sandy volcanic soil with wonderful loam content...Read more
How will the wildfires affect the 2020 wine harvest

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 calling the single worst disaster the community has ever faced. After the fires subsided California, Oregon and Washington were blanketed with smoke that hovered for days. This smoke can...Read more
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LIFE AFTER CRP - RETURNING LAND TO CROPS

The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), administered by the USDA’s Farm Service Agency, is the largest land retirement program in the United States. The voluntary retirement of land provides numerous benefits related to soil erosion, water quality, wildlife habitat provision, and other...Read more
LAND INVESTMENT EXPO 2021

LAND INVESTMENT EXPO 2021

Mark your calendars for the 14th Annual Land Investment Expo! The Land Expo attracts the best and brightest minds in agriculture and has become the nation’s premier ag-related conference. January 12, 2021, Iowa Events Center, Downtown Des Moines CLICK HERE TO REGISTER .....Read more
Apple and Pear Orchard for Sale in Yakima County, Washington

LARGEST APPLE-GROWING REGION IN WASHINGTON STATE

Spanning from Naches to the Tri-Cities, Yakima Valley is the largest apple-growing region in Washington State. Yakima County is geographically divided by Ahtanum Ridge and Rattlesnake Ridge. This region produces high-quality apples of every variety and is known for its early beginning and late...Read more
How to maximize your 2020 NOL to get five year's income tax refunds

MAXIMIZE YOUR 2020 NOL TO GET FIVE YEAR'S INCOME TAX REFUNDS

Published on Aug 7, 2020 by Peoples Company The CARES Act passed earlier this year made major changes to many income tax provisions including the ability for all taxpayers to carry back net operating losses (NOL) five years. The previous law only allowed farmers to carry back losses two years. The...Read more
Farmland Sellers and Capital Gains Taxes on Sale, what to do about capital gains taxes on farmland

FARMLAND SELLERS AND CAPITAL GAINS TAXES ON SALE

We have worked with many agricultural landowners who are reluctant to sell long-held farms due to potentially massive capital gains taxes that may be incurred. Because many of these farms have been held by the same family for multiple generations, the seller’s basis in the land can be a small...Read more
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IDAHO IRRIGATED & DRY LAND FARM VALUE UPDATE

Unlike its Pacific Northwest neighbors of Washington and Oregon, Idaho is considered a Rocky Mountain state. Idaho has abundant natural resources and scenic areas and with its rich agricultural history, adds a tremendous amount of value to the nation’s agricultural asset base. Blessed by the Snake...Read more
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PEOPLES COMPANY ANNOUNCES OPENING OF MISSISSIPPI DELTA OFFICE

Published on May 20, 2020 by Steve Bruere CLIVE, IOWA – Peoples Company, a leading provider of land brokerage, land management, land investment, and appraisal services, announced today the opening of an office in Jonesboro, Arkansas, growing the company’s presence in the Mississippi Delta Region...Read more

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