What makes farmland one of the most overlooked, but resilient, asset classes in today's market?

Steve Bruere, President of Peoples Company, shares how his deep roots in agriculture and decades of experience in farmland transactions have positioned him at the forefront of one of America's most essential industries. From market anxiety to tech innovation, Steve breaks down what's happening in farmland now and what's coming next.

Steve unpacks how interest rates, commodity prices, and investor sentiment are shaping decisions, and why specialization in farmland transactions matters more than ever. He highlights the long-term value of owning land, the role of technology in farming, and the continued growth of the Land Investment Expo, a premier national event for investors and landowners.

If you've ever wondered how farmland fits into a diversified portfolio, this episode offers a clear, strategic perspective.

🧠 Steve Bruere's Top 5 Takeaways:

• How softer commodity prices are fueling investor caution, and opening up new opportunities.
• Why net lease-style investing with national tenants brings stability to ag real estate.
• How high-quality farmland offers long-term upside and inflation protection.
• Why specialization and transparency are critical in farmland transactions.
• How events like the Land Investment Expo shape the future of ag policy and investment.

👤 About Steve Bruere:

Steve Bruere is President of Peoples Company, one of the nation's top firms in farmland brokerage, management, appraisal, and capital markets. Since taking the helm in 2004, Steve has expanded the company's reach across 35 states, transforming it into a vertically integrated platform serving some of the largest landowners and institutional investors in the U.S.

Raised on a multigenerational farm in Iowa, Steve brings deep personal and professional insight to the ag real estate world. He is also the founder of the Land Investment Expo, American Farmland Owner, and co-founder of the International Ag Alliance and Farmland Capital Alliance. Through tools like FarmWorth and developments like Middlebrook, Iowa's first Agrihood, Steve is leading the charge in modernizing farmland investment, management, and sustainability.

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