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3,051 Acres, Box Butte County – Robert W. Wehtje Ranch-ABSOLUTE AUCTION

ABSOLUTE AUCTION February 9, 2023 | 1:30 P.M. MST | Community building at the Box Butte County Fairgrounds in Hemingford, NE

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This property will be offered as a whole and as 4 separate tracts.

This is a very productive ranch and farm that has been well cared for by its long time owners. This ranch is very well watered with 12 tanks throughout the ranch. There are four submersible wells, 2 windmills ,and 1 solar well. The Niobrara River does cross the Northwest corner of this ranch. The property is cross fenced into 8 pastures. The fences throughout the ranch are tight, well-maintained 4-wire.

There is an excellent set of improvements that includes a well-cared for, low-maintenance stucco home with three-bedrooms and two bathrooms. One of the bathrooms has a zero entry shower, great for those with mobility issues. The improvement site also has an attractive well-maintained red wooden barn, and a good set of corrals.

The pasture will be open for the 2023 grazing season. The dry crop ground will have been planted to wheat and the new Buyer will assume the landlord’s share of the wheat crop. Past pasture lease and current farm lease will be provided upon request, please inquire with the Broker.

The grass on this ranch has been well cared for and it shows. The fencing is good throughout, with excellent cross-fencing and plentiful water. Don’t miss your opportunity for this quality Box Butte County Ranch and Farm!

Acres By Tract
Tract 1: 494± rangeland
Tract 2: 1,903± rangeland
Tract 3: 5± homesite
Tract 4: 649± drycrop
TOTAL: 3,051± acres
*NOTE: Acres are approximate. Exact acres will be determined by a survey after the sale.

Taxes – Estimated $17,127.04 For all tracts

Current Income For all Tracts
$25,639.20 Dry Crop 640.98 @ $40/acre
$35,000.00 175 Cow/Calf pairs @ $50/pair (Quarterly)
$60,639.20 Gross Income

Estimated Expenses For all Tracts
$17,127.00 Real Estate Taxes
$4,000.00 Insurance & Improvements
$500.00 Fencing Materials
$39,012.20 Estimated Net Income

Address: Hemingford, NE 69348
County: Box Butte

1,285 Acres, Cherry County – Western Cherry County Grassland

Western Cherry County Grassland is a very nice 1,285 acres of Nebraska land, located in Western Cherry County, approximately 23 miles SW of Merriman, NE. Access is on a county road and across a private pasture. The land has numerous low spots and sub-irrigated ponds all throughout the parcel. Owner stated this was the first Summer he had to use the windmills as the cattle will spread out and use the fresh water ponds to drink. A very nice summer pasture located in the Sandhills of Nebraska. Call Scott with any questions or to see this land!

Western Cherry County Grassland Taxes: $6,790.16

Address: Merriman, NE 69218
County: Cherry

229 Acres, Cheyenne County – Cheyenne County Grassland I-80

This is a nice piece of Cheyenne County grassland is a grass/CRP parcel adjacent to I-80 just 2 miles east of Sidney NE. There is almost $4,700 in income on this parcel. Use it for your own cows or rent it out. There is one windmill in the pasture. This is a very affordable parcel with endless recreational possibilities. Call Scott for more information.

Income Potential
74.1 acres of CRP, expires in 2035, paid $1,971/year
10.7 acres of CRP/trees, expires in 2031 and pays $222/year

Legal Description: 11 13 49 N 1/2 NORTH of I-80

Taxes: $1,459.02

Address: Sidney, NE 69162
County: Cheyenne

578 Acres, Sioux County – Crawford Big Game Hunting Combo

Available as a whole or as individual parcels.

Crawford Alfalfa and Grass
$768,000 | 480± acres

This Pine Ridge parcel consists of 480± acres. There are approximately 45 acres of dryland farm ground that will be planted to grass and alfalfa this Fall or coming Spring. There are approximately 120± acres of pasture, and the remaining acres are alfalfa and grass with crested wheat and intermediate. Brome is planted in the waterways to reduce erosion. There is currently one landowner’s permit for elk.

Crawford Big Game Hunting
$325,000 | 98.28± acres

This recreational property attracts large herds of elk, mule deer, whitetail deer and antelope. This is well-rounded for all big game, but elk in particular. The northwest end of the tree area has a well and stock tank along with a little pasture. There is a cabin and outbuildings great for those hunting trips! It’s common to see elk herd tracks on the road leading to the property.

Legal Description: Section 26, Township 30, Range 54 W of the 6th P.M. E12-321 acres, Section 25, Township 30, Range 54 W of the 6th P.M. SW1/4 – 150 Acres, PT N1/2 (as described in BK A-19 PG 289) – 88.28 acres, PT NE1/2NE1/2-10 acres, Part of NW1/4 – 68 ± acres, to be determined by survey. 647± acres

Taxes: $1,929.58-for both parcels

Address: Crawford, NE 69339
County: Sioux

1,138 Acres, Brown County – Tinkham Ranch

The Tinkham Ranch is a Nebraska ranch for sale located just North of Johnstown in Brown County, NE. This wildlife wonderland has it all. There are roughly 692± acres of gentle rolling pasture land with two windmills and two tanks on the grass. There are approximately 446± acres of awe inspiring forested woods along Plum Creek. The views are amazing, and there are still remnants of the original farmstead that once existed in a key location near the creek. There is still good access to the farmstead, and this would be a perfect build site for a new hunting lodge or dream home.

The Tinkham Ranch would make a great starter ranch or recreational getaway with top-notch hunting for Mule Deer, Whitetail Deer, Wild Turkey and even some trapping opportunities. This ranch has been in the family since 1941, for 81 years.

The town of Johnstown is a reminder of our past with a unique saloon and rail to tie your horse. The people there are very friendly and willing to help.

Agent notes: While I was on the ranch I noticed that even though this 2022 grazing season held hot and dry conditions, the tenant did not over-graze the land, and the care for the land was evident. The fence quality is above average and access to the property is good.

Minerals: The current ownership will convey all of the owned minerals
Exchanges: The current ownership will cooperate with 1031 exchanges

Grazing Lease
The current grazing lease agreement will expire February 28, 2023
Income to Lessor is $22,000 annually from March 1-February 28 2023

Lessee to furnish labor for upkeep of all fences, stock well, utilities and repair/replacement at their expense

Carrying Capacity
20-24” rain built zone
1,138.20 Acres x .6 AUM’S / ac = 682.92
683 AUM’S / 12 mo = 57 AU’S
12 mo/.6AUM’S = 20.00 ac / AU
57 AU’S X .80 = 46 Cows
683 AUM”S / 5 months / 1.6 BWE = 85 pair
85 Pair x 70 x 5 months = $29,750 Gross Income 26.14 / ac

1,138.20 Acres @ .6 AUM’S
$29,750 (Gross Income)
$7,271.90 (Taxes)
$22,478.10 Net to Landlord
($11,239.05) Semi/annual payment

Year Around Carrying Capacity Estimate
683 AUM / 12 mo = 56.92 AU’S
56.92 AU’s x .80 = 46 Cows (Cow/calf, retaining replacement bulls)
1,138.20 AC / 56.92 AUS = 20 AC / AU
1,138.20 AC / 46 cows = 25 AC / Cow

Taxes: $7271.90

Address: Johnstown, NE 69214
County: Brown

440 Acres, Custer County – Custer County Ranch and Recreation Getaway

Custer County Ranch and Recreation Getaway is a top-notch Nebraska hunting ranch and recreational property with privacy, beautiful views, and world-class hunting. Look no further than this 440± acre tract in Custer County, Nebraska. The wildlife are plentiful here and include: Mule Deer, Whitetail Deer, Hybrid Deer, and a variety of Wild Turkeys. This property is located North and slightly West of Callaway in the beautiful and historic Seven Valley region of Custer County, Nebraska. The land lies on the rolling pasture South of the South Loup River, and is surrounded by grain fields. Food, water, and shelter provide the perfect habitat for wildlife here. Currently, this may be the BEST big game property listed in Nebraska due to its location with fertile farmland, canyon land to provide shelter, and an abundance of water for animals.

There are 3 windmills and 8 water tanks that are all in excellent condition, and the fencing is all new. There is one cross fence that would enable a landowner to move cattle to one side while hunting the wooded areas. This could provide an excellent opportunity to collect income from grazing.

The family has owned this property for over 20 years, and has improved it dramatically.

There is excellent county road access with good access points to build a hunting lodge or dream home. Enjoy gorgeous views from a high point on the land known as Murphy’s Table, which may be the highest elevation in Custer County.

Current Landlord/Tenant Agreement: Rental fee $43.57 for each acre for the 2022 grazing season. The total annual rental fee for the 2022 grazing season is $43.57/acre x 620 acres for a total of $27,013.40. This rate would change due to the amount of acres which is 440±.

Revenue Estimate
440± AC x .8 AUM’s / AC = 352 AUM’s
352 AUM / 12 mo = 29.33 AU’s
12 mo / .8 AUM’s = 15.00 ac/ AU
29.33 AU’s = 23.46 cows = 44.00 pair
44 pair x $70 x 5 months = $15,400 gross income or $35.00/acre

Year Around Carrying Capacity
440± Acres / 12 mo. = 36.67 AU’s
36.67 AU’s x .80 = 30 cows (Cow calf, retaining replacement bulls)

440± AC / 29.33 AU’s = 15 AC / AU
440± AC / 30 cows – 14.67/cow

Taxes: $3,502.54

Address: Callaway, NE 68825
County: Custer

894 Acres, Logan County – Logan County Sandhills Rangeland

Logan County Sandhills Rangeland is an excellent opportunity to purchase a nice parcel of Nebraska Sandhills rangeland located in Logan County, Nebraska. This property is located approximately 11 miles north and 4.5 miles West of Stapleton. There is good Sandhill county road access along the Northern part of the property. This parcel is watered by 5 windmill systems. All of the tanks have been replaced in the past 10 years. There is an established and mature windbreak on the North half of the property just South of the county road. This windbreak would make for an excellent calving area.

The property is fenced off in 3 parcels via very good condition barbed wire fence, as well as electric interior fence. In 2018 the seller built a small corral system in the Northeast part of the property just off of the county road for easy access to ship in and out cattle for summer grazing. This property has excellent potential for a nice building site with electric access along the county road. This property is also located in the Upper Loup NRD and would have the potential to develop irrigated acres on part of the property that could be used to raise Winter feed.

The seller has applied and was approved for an EQIP program for cedar tree removal on the property. The seller would work with the potential buyer to help implement this program on this property.

You do not want to miss out on this opportunity to own a nice parcel of Sandhills rangeland with excellent access.

Logan County Sandhills Rangeland Income Potential
75 c/c pairs @ $65 for 5 months = $ 24,375

Logan County Sandhills Rangeland Improvements/Outbuildings
Nice set of corrals built in 2018

Legal Description
Township 20- Range 28 West of the 6th P.M. Logan County, Nebraska
Section 31- ALL
Section 32- W1/2 (Exc E1/2NW1/4 North of Center of County Road)

Taxes: $5,473.16

Address: Stapleton, NE 69163
County: Logan

456 Acres, Furnas County – Furnas County Drycrop, Range, and Acreage

Furnas County Drycrop, Range, and Acreage is an excellent quality dry land crop ground and rangeland investment opportunity in Furnas County, Nebraska. This property is located just South of Cambridge, Nebraska along HWY 47. This is a quality mixed use property including dry land farm ground and pasture land. The dry land farm ground consists mostly of Class II & III Holdrege Silt Loam soils. The grassland is fully fenced out with several stock dam locations as well as a submersible well and two tanks on the South end of the property. This property has excellent county road and paved Highway access.

There is a small acreage with house and barn in the Northwest quarter located just off of HWY 47. The house is approximately 1,008 sqft according to the county assessor. There are 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The home has had some nice updates including improvements to the kitchen, bathroom and flooring. The home has decent protection from the North winter winds from a mature cedar tree break. The yard area has tremendous potential for a new owner with a blank slate to work with. There is an older barn on the property that could be used for livestock or storage.

Furnas County Drycrop, Range, and Acreage Acres
Drycrop: 258±
Grass:190±
Site: 3±
Roads & Waste: 5±
Total: 456±

Furnas County Drycrop, Range, and Acreage Income Potential
Dry Crop 258 acres @ $100/acre = $25,800
Range 190 acres @ $45/acre = $8,550
House @ $600/month = $7,200
Total = $41,550

Furnas County Drycrop, Range, and Acreage Well Information
Livestock Well: G-137951
Drilled in 2005
Well Depth 265
Pump Depth 238
Static Water 189
Pumping Level 195

Legal Description
Township 2 – Range 25 West of the 6th P.M. Furnas County, Nebraska
Section 4: NW 1/4; SW 1/4; SE 1/4

Taxes – Estimated $7,496.70

1,146 Acres , Sheridan County – Sheridan County Pivots, Drycrop, and Range-Tract 8

This property is also available as Sheridan County Pivots, Drycrop and Range.

Tract 8
1,146.09± acres (422.1 grass | 723.99 irrigated)
Certified Irrigated Acres: 730.35
Legal Description: 21-31-41 PT E1/2W1/2 & W1/2W1/2
20-31-41 NE1/4, S1/2NW1/4 & S1/2
28-31-41 N1/2, EXC EAST 2672’

Sheridan County Pivots, Drycrop, and Range is a high-quality Nebraska farmland property consisting of 4,831± acres, and has multiple parcels located in Northern Sheridan County, Nebraska near the towns of Gordon, and Hay Springs. These parcels are located in the heart of the Ogallala Aquifer, the largest freshwater aquifer in the world. Most of the wells on this property pump 800+ gallons per minute. The pivots are all T&L pivots of the 2008 vintage. One of the pivots was new in 2014, and all pivots have electric motors. The majority of the property consists of drycrop land, which is all in excellent condition. These parcels are spread out, this provides a hedge for damage from one hail storm, and there is still excellent access to each tract. This area is predominantly farming country, and there are several farming families here. There are good tenants currently in place that live and farm throughout the area. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to own quality farmland with abundant ground water!

Address: Gordon, NE 69343
County: Sheridan

160 Acres, Sheridan County – Sheridan County Pivots, Drycrop and Range-Tract 4

This property is also available as Sheridan County Pivots, Range and Drycrop.

Tract 4
160± acres (14.9 dryland | 39.6 grass | 105.5 irrigated)
Certified Irrigated Acres: 105.5
Legal Description: 33-33-41 SE 1/4

Sheridan County Pivots, Drycrop and Range is a high-quality piece of Nebraska farmland consistsing of 4,831± acres, and has multiple parcels located in Northern Sheridan County, Nebraska near the towns of Gordon, and Hay Springs. These parcels are located in the heart of the Ogallala Aquifer, the largest freshwater aquifer in the world. Most of the wells on this property pump 800+ gallons per minute. The pivots are all T&L pivots of the 2008 vintage. One of the pivots was new in 2014, and all pivots have electric motors. The majority of the property consists of drycrop land, which is all in excellent condition. These parcels are spread out, this provides a hedge for damage from one hail storm, and there is still excellent access to each tract. This area is predominantly farming country, and there are several farming families here. There are good tenants currently in place that live and farm throughout the area. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to own quality farmland with abundant ground water!

Address: Gordon, NE 69343
County: Sheridan