Murray Wise Associates LLC

Trusted farmland sales and advisory for decades. Now part of @PeoplesCompany, bringing expanded resources and national reach.

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Big News: Murray Wise Associates has been acquired by @PeoplesCompany.

For decades, our business has been built on relationships, trust, and results in farmland brokerage and management.

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Explore the key advantages and disadvantages of no-till farming, including soil health benefits, cost savings, weed control challenges, and equipment considerations for producers.

Read the full article by Land Manager, Chris Englund: https://t.co/waqSO5psZY

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Please help us welcome a new summer intern to the Land Management team, Nathan Spangler!

"My name is Nathan Spangler. I will be a senior at the University of Illinois this fall in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences. I grew up on a family farm near Bushnell in west-central Illinois, where we raise corn, soybeans, and beef cattle. At school, I am active in FarmHouse Fraternity, as well as an Orange Krush leader during basketball season. I’m also active in Collegiate Farm Bureau, Hoof n Horn, and Field and Furrow. During high school and early college, I enjoyed FFA and was a national finalist in Diversified Crop Production and earned my American Degree. I’ve completed internships with Precision Planting’s Precision Technology Institute Research Farm at Pontiac, and with United Prairie in Tolono. On campus, I work on the University Beef and Sheep Field Research Farm and have worked for local farmers during the fall. Back home, I am involved in my church, and I enjoy spending time with my family, working on my family’s farm, and caring for my herd of cattle."

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This is the first article released as part of a new series, Farmland and Family Capital: A Strategic Playbook for Family Offices.

Family offices and farmland share a common foundation built on long-term capital preservation, income generation, and responsible stewardship across generations. This piece explores why farmland is not just an alternative investment, but a natural extension of how family offices already think about building and protecting wealth.

Read the digital flipbook: https://t.co/jg5X5QPN3y
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Download the PDF: https://t.co/Q7mIIIj6B5

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LAND AUCTION RESULTS | April 2026

The appraisal team at Peoples Company was able to track 54 tracts or 3,930 acres sold at public auction in Iowa last month.

Iowa Results
$/Acre: $13,179
$/Tillable: $17,096
$/CSR2: $205

Illinois Results
Tracts Sold: 7
Acres Sold: 347.19
$/Acre: $10,991
$/Tillable: N/A
$/Point: N/A

Nebraska Results
Tracts Sold: 15
Acres Sold: 3,103.80
$/Acre: $6,319
$/Tillable: $8,888
$/Point: $148

View the full auction results here: https://t.co/cQbjRtmTDp

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Global conflict and rising oil prices are creating ripple effects across agricultural markets, influencing everything from input costs to commodity pricing and broader inflation.

This analysis explores how those forces have historically impacted farmland returns, and why farmland may continue to serve as a resilient hedge in today’s uncertain environment.

Read the digital flipbook: https://t.co/tywUUtqxmP
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Download the PDF: https://t.co/7Y6fXRVWhz

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Please help us welcome a new summer intern to the Land Management team, Elaina Walsh!

"Hello, I am Elaina Walsh and I’m from Jerseyville, Illinois. I am currently studying Agribusiness with a minor in financial planning at Illinois State University. I am an Ag Ambassador for the Department of Agriculture at Illinois State University, as well as a member of Tri Sigma Sorority, Order of Omega, Hoof ‘n’ Horn, and Collegiate Farm Bureau. I also served as the Illinois Hereford Queen for two years!"

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Go out to the field, snap photos, dictate your notes, hit publish, and the report is 95% done. The Peoples Company farm management team is using AI powered tools that integrate directly with FarmWorth to turn a full day of report writing into a few minutes of work. More reports, better quality, and managers who stay focused on the farms and the people they serve.

Watch the full video here: https://t.co/MqBeucsUZb

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Farmland values are expected to hold steady or see a modest dip as market conditions adjust. Read the latest outlook from Ray Brownfield of Peoples Company and what it means for landowners and buyers across the Midwest. ⤵️

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Discover how Peoples Company uses targeted improvements and strategic management to drive long-term farmland appreciation. Real-world examples highlight how the right investments and partnerships can unlock a farm’s full potential.

Read the full article by Director of Acquisitions, Hunter Norland: https://t.co/eUCG0Z8OYR

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Take a look at the agricultural market analysis for 2026 Quarter 1 in Illinois, provided by the Peoples Company appraisal team: https://t.co/EzFGAsCx4R

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This next chapter allows us to deliver even greater value through expanded resources, technology, and national reach—while continuing the relationships our clients rely on.

Follow @PeoplesCompany to stay connected with our team and get insights from across the country.

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Big News: Murray Wise Associates has been acquired by @PeoplesCompany.

For decades, our business has been built on relationships, trust, and results in farmland brokerage and management.

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SOLD! 281± Acres in Champaign County, IL! 🌾
Congratulations to Sale Managers Eric Sarff & Elizabeth Strom on a great sale Today!
⚫️Tract 1 sold for $13,500 per acre
⚫️Tract 2 sold for $16,450 per acre
⚫️Tract 3 sold for $16,450 per acre

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THURSDAY is Auction Day! 📢
281± acres of high quality Champaign County farmland offered in three tracts! 🌾 Register to bid on or before noon Wednesday!🔔
https://t.co/4BjMdJ80vM

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ONE WEEK AWAY FROM AUCTION DAY! 📣
The 281± Acres in Champaign County will sell in three tracts at an online-only auction at 10:00 AM CT.
Register to bid on or before next Wednesday the 14th at Noon! 🕛
https://t.co/4BjMdJ8ylk

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🌾281± Acres in Champaign County will sell in three tracts at an online-only auction at 10:00 AM CT January 15th! 🚨
https://t.co/4BjMdJ80vM

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❄️Merry Christmas from Murray Wise Associates LLC! 🎄

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🌽January 15th Farmland Auction! Online Only! 281± Acres of High Quality Champaign County Farmland offered in 3 tracts! 🌽
Contact us today to learn more! 📲 800-607-6888 💻 [email protected]
https://t.co/4BjMdJ80vM

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🌾75.46± acres of Quality Illinois Farmland for Sale located in Lawrence County, Illinois! 📣Checkout our website to learn more! 💻 https://t.co/cMDSmw6Ego

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🌾 Upcoming Farmland Auction – January 15th at 10 AM CT
Don’t miss this virtual, online-only opportunity to bid on 281± acres of high-quality farmland, offered in 3 productive tracts!😃