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Land Expo 2026

The 19th annual Land Investment Expo took place January 12–13 in Des Moines, Iowa, hosted by Peoples Company. The Promised Land team had the pleasure of both attending and presenting during one of the breakout sessions. The two-day event featured a Farmland Master Class on January 12, followed by dynamic presentations on January 13 from […]Learn More

OZ 2.0 Takes Aim at Rural America: Triple Basis Step-Ups and Lower Barriers to Scale Impact

Introduction Since its inception, the Opportunity Zone (OZ) program has mobilized nearly $100 billion in private capital, establishing itself as one of the most significant place-based economic development initiatives in the history of the United States. However, data from the Economic Innovation Group and the Joint Committee on Taxation indicates that the initial iteration of […]Learn More

Harvest 2025 Update

The time has once again come for farmers across the United States to harvest their crops and bring another growing season to a close. If you’ve traveled through the I-States (Indiana, Illinois, or Iowa) recently, you’ve likely seen combines rolling steadily across fields, reaping what has been sown. Harvest time is both exhausting and deeply […]Learn More

2025 USDA Land Values Summary

The month of August often signals a season of transition and excitement—back-to-school mania, the kickoff of college football, and the return of the ever-popular pumpkin spice latte at Starbucks. In agriculture, however, August also marks the release of one of the most anticipated publications of the year: the USDA Land Values Summary. The USDA Land […]Learn More

One Big Beautiful Opportunity

Perhaps the apex of economic fireworks this summer came with the passage of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" (OBBB) —a key campaign promise from President Donald Trump. At the start of the season, there was some uncertainty expressed by media and political pundits whether the legislation would reach the Resolute Desk before summer’s end. However, […]Learn More

Opportunity Zone Summit Summary

Washington, DC, May 8, 2025 OverviewThe Opportunity Zone Summit, hosted on May 8, 2025, in Washington, DC, and sponsored by Great Opportunity Policy, a policy advocacy group, brought together policymakers, developers, and economic experts to celebrate the success of Opportunity Zones (OZs) and advocate for their legislative extension and expansion. Established under the 2017 Tax […]Learn More

Brooke Rollins: First 100 Days

The first 100 days in office not only mark the start of a new U.S. presidential administration but also serve as a critical checkpoint for newly appointed cabinet officials. In February 2025, Brooke Rollins became the 33rd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, assuming leadership of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). In this role, she […]Learn More

Trade Wars: Fields of Uncertainty

The smell of freshly turned soil, the crisp spring air, and the promise of new seeds flowering into a livelihood. The encouraging sights, smells, and sounds of spring planting bring a welcome refresh to farmers across rural America after a long winter and challenging 2024 crop year. The unpredictability of moisture weather patterns from March […]Learn More

Land Investment Expo 2025

For the last 4 years, Promised Land OZ has joined the Land Investment Expo presented by Peoples Company. Peoples has built up the Land Investment Expo in attendance and speakers over the last 18 years. This year saw 1,400 in-person attendees and another 800 joining virtually! The Expo brings together investors, landowners, and agricultural experts […]Learn More

Agriculture’s Cyclical History

Earlier this summer, we discussed the outlook for the 2024 growing season, noting that the income potential for agricultural producers appeared less than promising due to weakening commodity prices.Learn More

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