Tract 3: 74.18 acres m/l with 71.00 FSA NHEL (Non-Highly Erodible Land) cropland acres and a CSR2 soil rating of 83.0

The farmland tracts are in a strong agricultural community with several grain marketing outlets located nearby. County tile lines run through these farms (Please see attached Tile Map). These highly tillable farms would make for great add-on tracts to an existing farming operation or an investment for the Buyer looking to diversify their portfolio or hedge inflation. Farm lease terminations have been given and farming rights are available for the 2026 growing season.

Auction Details & Terms

Auction Location Map

The Merlyn Bonde Family Farm LLC

264.18 Acres M/L, 256.40 FSA Cropland Acres

Offered as Three Tracts

Thursday, January 8th, 2026 at 10:00 AM CST

Seller: The Merlyn Bonde Family

Auction Location:

Allee American Legion Building

108 S Fulton Street

Newell, Iowa 50568

Tract 1: 72.80 acres m/l, 70.24 estimated FSA cropland acres

Tract 2: 117.20 acres m/l, 115.16 estimated FSA cropland acres

Tract 3: 74.18 acres m/l, 71.00 FSA cropland acres

Online Bidding: Register to bid on our website. Potential bidders may have access to the live auction by utilizing Peoples Company's online auction platform via the Internet. By using Peoples Company's online auction platform, bidders acknowledge that the Internet is known to be unpredictable in performance and may, from time to time, impede access, become inoperative, or provide a slow connection to the online auction platform. Bidders agree that Peoples Company nor its affiliates, members, officers, shareholders, agents, or contractors are, in any way, responsible for any interference or connectivity issues the bidder may experience when utilizing the online auction platform.

Auction Method: The tracts will be sold via Public Auction on Thursday, January 8th, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Allee American Legion Building in Newell, Iowa. All tracts will be offered on a price-per-acre basis using the "Buyer's Choice" auction method, where the high bidder can take, in any order, any or all tracts for their high bid. The "Buyer's Choice" auction will continue until all Tracts have been purchased and removed from the auction. The tracts will not be offered in their entirety at the conclusion of the auction. This auction can also be viewed through a Virtual Online Auction option, and online bidding will be available.

Bidder Registration: All prospective bidders must register with Peoples Company and receive a bidder number to bid at the auction. Peoples Company and its representatives are agents of the Seller. Winning bidder(s) acknowledge they are representing themselves in completing the auction sales transaction.

Agency: Peoples Company and its representatives are agents of the Seller. Winning Bidder(s) acknowledge they are representing themselves in completing the auction sales transaction.

Farm Program Information: Farm Program Information is provided by the Buena Vista County Farm Service Agency. The figures stated in the marketing material are the best estimates of the Seller and Peoples Company; however, Farm Program Information, base acres, total crop acres, conservation plan, etc., are subject to change when the farm is reconstituted by the Buena Vista County FSA and NRCS offices.

Earnest Money Payment: A 10% earnest money payment on the day of the auction. The earnest money payments may be paid in the form of cash or check. All funds will be held in the Peoples Company Trust Account.

Closing: Closing will occur on or before Wednesday, February 25th, 2026. The balance of the purchase price will be payable at closing in the form of cash, guaranteed checks, or wire transfers.

Possession: Possession of the land will be given At Closing, Subject to the Tenant's Rights.

Farm Lease: The farm lease has been terminated, and farming rights are open for the 2026 growing season.

Contract & Title: Immediately upon the conclusion of the auction, the high bidder will enter into a real estate sales contract and deposit the required earnest money payment into the Peoples Company Trust Account. The Seller will provide a current abstract at their expense. The sale is not contingent upon Buyer financing.

Financing: The purchasers obligation to purchase the Property is unconditional and is not contingent upon the Purchaser obtaining financing. Any financial arrangements are to have been made before bidding at the auction. By the mere act of bidding, the bidder makes a representation and warrants that the bidder has the present ability to pay the bid price and fulfill the terms and conditions provided in the Contract.

Fences: Existing fences, if any, are in as-is condition and will not be updated or replaced by the Seller. Not all tract and boundary lines are fenced, and if needed, will be the responsibility of the Buyer at closing. Existing fence lines may not fall directly on the legal boundary.

Other: This sale is subject to all easements, covenants, leases, and restrictions of record. All property will be sold on an As is Where is basis with no warranties, expressed or implied, made by the Auctioneer, Peoples Company, or Seller. All bids will be on a "Price Per Acre" amount. Peoples Company and its representatives are agents of the Seller. The winning bidder acknowledges that they are representing themselves in completing the auction sales transaction. Any announcements made on auction day by the Auctioneer or Listing Agents will take precedence over all previous marketing material or oral statements. Bidding increments are at the sole discretion of the Auctioneer. No absentee or phone bids will be accepted at the auction without prior approval of the Auctioneer. All decisions of the Auctioneer are final.

Disclaimer: All field boundaries are presumed to be accurate according to the best available information and knowledge of the Seller and Peoples Company. Overall tract acres, tillable acres, etc., may vary from figures stated within the marketing material. Buyer should perform his/her investigation of the property before bidding at the auction. The brief legal descriptions in the marketing material should not be used in legal documents. Full legal descriptions will be taken from the Abstract.

Seller reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.