Hamilton County, NE
Highway 14
Aurora, NE 68818
998.89
Acres M/L
AUCTION
Listing #16028
Contact
Steve Bruere
515.222.1347
Steve@PeoplesCompany.com
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PROPERTY INFO
Description
Offering a rare opportunity to own nearly 1,000 acres of prime Platte River Valley Farmland in Hamilton County, Nebraska! Over the years, multiple generations of the Kauffman family have worked to assemble a cluster of assets totaling 998.89 acres m/l. The property contains 972.58 FSA cropland acres m/l consisting primarily of the highly productive Class I soil, Hastings silt loam.
Situated in the Upper Big Blue Natural Resource District (NRD), the Kauffman farm contains 913.82 certified irrigated acres which are utilized on the farm through 8 well maintained pivots as well as Poly-pipe irrigation for approximately 75 of the irrigated acres. Currently, the Upper Big Blue NRD does not have a water allocation limit. These tracts are uniquely situated outside of the high risk groundwater areas; therefore, allowing new irrigated acres to be developed and new wells to be drilled upon approval from the Natural Resource District.
The Platte River Valley region is known to be a strong agricultural area with highly productive soils and great water. This combination makes this region well known for being a seed corn block with 5 seed corn plants located within a 60 mile radius of the Kauffman farms. In addition to seed corn production, these tracts are well suited for high value and organic crop production.
The Kauffman farm has numerous improvements including a centrally located state-of-the-art farm headquarters complete with a large home, heated shop, grain storage facility, and storage buildings.
Kauffman farms are conveniently located on both sides of Highway 14 and just 10 miles from Interstate 80 with quick access to multiple grain marketing options including the nearby seed corn facilities, ethanol plants, co-ops, and feedlots.
The property will be offered 'Absolute' in 10 tracts ranging from 10 acres m/l to 207.15 acres m/l via the multi-parcel auction format where tracts can be purchased individually or any combination. Join us for this absolute auction on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at 10 am at The Farr Building in Aurora, Nebraska.
Detailed information can be found in the marketing brochure and online at Kauffmanfarmsauction.com
Legal Description
Exact legal descriptions to be taken from the Title Commitment.
- Sign On Property: Yes
- General Area: North of Aurora, IA
- Auction Date: Mar 10, 2022
Directions
From Aurora, NE: Travel north Highway 14 and tracts will be on both sides of the road. Look for Peoples Company signs.
Auction Details
ABSOLUTE Hamilton County Land Auction
998.89 Acres M/L
Thursday, March 10th, 2022
Auction Location:
The Farr Building
310 A Street
Aurora, NE 68818
*Please see brochure for full auction details and terms & conditions.
Tract 1 - W 14 Road & N O Road, Aurora, NE 68818
Description
Tract 1 totals 161.01 acres m/l that consists of approximately 155.13 FSA cropland acres m/l. The primary soil type includes the highly productive Class I soil, Hastings silt loam. Tract 1 is improved with one pivot with a sweeper arm that provides irrigation for approximately 150 acres. Located on the southwest corner of W 14 Road and N O Road, this tract is situated in Section 31 of Precinct 6 Township.
FSA Cropland Acres: 155.13
145.20 Corn Base Acres with a PLC Yield of 200.
7.60 Soybean Base Acres with a PLC Yield of 7.60
*Farm program Information is estimated and subject to change since it is currently combined with additional tracts. Base Acres will be adjusted per the default method when the Farm is reconstituted by the Hamilton County FSA office.
**Cropland acres are based on county FSA information and may vary from the current farming operation.
Legal Description
NE 1/4 of 31-11N-6W. Exact legal description to be taken from the Title Commitment.
Details
- Acres: 161.01 Acres M/L
- Net Taxes: $10,370.46
Tract 2 - Highway 14, Aurora , NE 68818
Description
Tract 2 totals 159.44 acres m/l that consists of approximately 156.82 FSA cropland acres m/l. The primary soil type includes the highly productive Class I soil, Hastings silt loam. Tract 2 is improved with one pivot with a sweeper arm that provides irrigation for approximately 150 acres. Located on the east side of Highway 14, this tract is situated in Section 3 of Precinct 6 Township.
FSA Cropland Acres: 156.82
148.50 Corn Base Acres with a PLC Yield of 199
6.00 Soybean Base Acres with a PLC Yield of 61
*Farm program Information is estimated and subject to change since it is currently combined with additional tracts. Base Acres will be adjusted per the default method when the Farm is reconstituted by the Hamilton County FSA office.
**Cropland acres are based on county FSA information and may vary from the current farming operation.
Legal Description
NW 1/4 of 3-11N-6W less acreage. Exact legal description to be taken from the Title Commitment.
Details
- Acres: 159.44 Acres M/L
- Net Taxes: $10,346.22
Tract 3 - W 18 Road, Aurora , NE 68818
Description
Tract 3 totals 80.75 acres m/l that consists of approximately 80.21 FSA cropland acres m/l. The primary soil type includes the highly productive Class I soil, Hastings silt loam. Tract 3 is improved with one pivot that provides irrigation for approximately 70 acres. Located on the north side of W 18 Road, this tract is situated in Section 5 of Precinct 6 Township.
FSA Cropland Acres: 80.21
77.60 Corn Base Acres with a PLC Yield of 199
2.60 Soybean Base Acres with a PLC Yield of 61
*Farm program Information is estimated and subject to change since it is currently combined with additional tracts. Base Acres will be adjusted per the default method when the Farm is reconstituted by the Hamilton County FSA office.
**Cropland acres are based on county FSA information and may vary from the current farming operation.
Legal Description
W 1/2 of SE 1/4 of 5-11N-6W except Parcel 'A'. Exact legal description to be taken from the Title Commitment.
Details
- Acres: 80.75 Acres M/L
- Net Taxes: $5,531.10
Description
Tract 4 totals 117.05 acres m/l that consists of approximately 113.74 FSA cropland acres m/l. The primary soil types include the highly productive Class I soil, Hastings silt loam and Hobbs silt loam. Tract 4 is improved with one pivot that provides irrigation for approximately 70 acres. In addition, there are approximately 40 acres that are currently surface irrigated. Located on both sides of W 19 Road, this tract is situated in Section 6 of Precinct 6 Township and Section 31 of Precinct 8 Township.
FSA Cropland Acres: 113.74
108.66 Corn Base Acres with a PLC Yield of 199
3.24 Soybean Base Acres with a PLC Yield of 61
*Farm program Information is estimated and subject to change since it is currently combined with additional tracts. Base Acres will be adjusted per the default method when the Farm is reconstituted by the Hamilton County FSA office.
**Cropland acres are based on county FSA information and may vary from the current farming operation.
Legal Description
NW 1/4 of NE 1/4 of 6-11N-6W & S 1/2 of 31-12N-6W. Exact legal description to be taken from the Title Commitment.
Details
- Acres: 117.05 Acres M/L
- Net Taxes: $7,600.52
Description
Tract 5 totals 149.46 acres m/l that consists of approximately 148.74 FSA cropland acres m/l. The primary soil type includes the highly productive Class I soil, Hastings silt loam. Tract 5 is improved with one pivot with a sweeper arm that provides irrigation for approximately 135 acres. Located on the northwest corner of W 19 Road and N O Road, this tract is situated in Section 31 of Precinct 8 Township.
FSA Cropland Acres: 148.74
143.23 Corn Base Acres with a PLC Yield of 199
3.90 Soybean Base Acres with a PLC Yield of 61
*Farm program Information is estimated and subject to change since it is currently combined with additional tracts. Base Acres will be adjusted per the default method when the Farm is reconstituted by the Hamilton County FSA office.
**Cropland acres are based on county FSA information and may vary from the current farming operation.
Legal Description
SE 1/4 of 31-12N-6W except acreage. Exact legal description to be taken from the Title Commitment.
Details
- Acres: 148.71 Acres M/L
- Net Taxes: $10,316.15
Description
Tract 6 totals 40.53 acres m/l that consists of approximately 38.83 FSA cropland acres m/l. The primary soil type includes the highly productive Class I soil, Hastings silt loam. Tract 6 is improved with one pivot with a sweeper arm that provides irrigation for approximately 35 acres. Located on the east side of N O Road, this tract is situated in Section 32 of Precinct 8 Township.
FSA Cropland Acres: 38.83
37.39 Corn Base Acres with a PLC Yield of 199.
1.02 Soybean Base Acres with a PLC Yield of 61.
*Farm program Information is estimated and subject to change since it is currently combined with additional tracts. Base Acres will be adjusted per the default method when the Farm is reconstituted by the Hamilton County FSA office.
**Cropland acres are based on county FSA information and may vary from the current farming operation.
*The well for Tract 6 is currently located on Tract 5. If Tract 5 and 6 sell seperately, a well easement will be put into place prior to closing.
Legal Description
NW 1/4 of SW 1/4 of 32-12N-6W. Exact legal description to be taken from the Title Commitment.
Details
- Acres: 40.53 Acres M/L
- Net Taxes: $2,661.96
Tract 7 - W 20 Road & N P Road, Aurora , NE 68818
Description
Tract 7 totals 42 acres m/l that consists of approximately 39.83 FSA cropland acres m/l. The primary soil type includes the highly productive Class I soil, Hastings silt loam. Tract 7 is improved with one pivot with a sweeper arm that provides irrigation for approximately 35 acres. Located on the northwest corner of W 20 Road and N P Road, this tract is situated in Section 29 of Precinct 8 Township.
FSA Cropland Acres: 39.83
38.56 Corn Base Acres with a PLC Yield of 200
.21 Soybean Base Acres with a PLC Yield of 57
*Farm program Information is estimated and subject to change since it is currently combined with additional tracts. Base Acres will be adjusted per the default method when the Farm is reconstituted by the Hamilton County FSA office.
**Cropland acres are based on county FSA information and may vary from the current farming operation.
Legal Description
SE 1/4 of SE 1/4 of 29-12N-6W. Exact legal description to be taken from the Title Commitment.
Details
- Acres: 42.00 Acres M/L
- Net Taxes: $2,730.00
Description
Tract 8 totals 165.15 acres m/l that consists of approximately 163.38 FSA cropland acres m/l. The primary soil type includes the highly productive Class I soil, Hastings silt loam. Tract 8 is improved with one pivot with a sweeper arm that provides irrigation for approximately 150 acres. Located on the west side of N P Road, this tract is situated in Section 29 of Precinct 8 Township.
FSA Cropland Acres: 163.38
162.90 Corn Base Acres with a PLC Yield of 200
.37 Soybean Base Acres with a PLC Yield of 57
*Farm program Information is estimated and subject to change since it is currently combined with additional tracts. Base Acres will be adjusted per the default method when the Farm is reconstituted by the Hamilton County FSA office.
**Cropland acres are based on county FSA information and may vary from the current farming operation.
Legal Description
S 1/2 of NE 1/4 & N 1/2 of SE 1/4 of 29-12N-6W. Exact legal description to be taken from the Title Commitment.
Details
- Acres: 165.15 Acres M/L
- Net Taxes: $10,789.22
Description
Tract 9 totals 74.25 acres m/l that consists of approximately 75.90 FSA cropland acres m/l. The primary soil type includes the highly productive Class I soil, Hastings silt loam. Approximately 35 acres of this tract are currently surface irrigated with the remainder dryland farmed. Located on the west side of N P Road, this tract is situated in Section 28 of Precinct 8 Township.
FSA Cropland Acres: 75.90
75.24 Corn Base Acres with a PLC Yield of 200
.22 Soybean Base Acres with a PLC Yield of 57
*Farm program Information is estimated and subject to change since it is currently combined with additional tracts. Base Acres will be adjusted per the default method when the Farm is reconstituted by the Hamilton County FSA office.
**Cropland acres are based on county FSA information and may vary from the current farming operation.
Legal Description
S 1/2 of NW 1/4 of 28-12N-6S less railroad. Exact legal description to be taken from the Title Commitment.
Details
- Acres: 74.25 Acres M/L
- Net Taxes: $4,443.08
Description
Tract 10 totals 10 acres m/l and contains the headquarters of the Kauffman farming operation. The headquarters consists of a nice ranch style home, office building, heated shop, state of the art grain storage system, and ample equipment storage. This turn-key acreage is complete with natural gas, three phase electric service, and fiber optic installed between the home office and shop. Tract 9 is located on the north side of W 19 Road in Section 31 of Precinct 8 Township.
Built in 1973 and consisting of approximately 3,500 square feet, the house contains 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and a half bath. The home is complete with a finished basement, three fireplaces, central heat, and air conditioning. Outside of this Colorado sandstone home, you’ll find a hardscape patio and a yard complete with a lawn sprinkler system. There is also an attached two car garage with central floor drain.
Built in 1979, the headquarters also includes a 60’x80’x16’ fully heated and insulated steel building utilized as the Kauffman Farm shop. The shop is complete with cement floors, floor drains, and a 30' bi fold door. The shop contains many improvements including a large overhead deck storage area and a bathroom.
The grain bin facility consists of 5 bins that have the capacity to store a combined 164,000 bushels. There are two 55,000 bushel Behlen grain bins built in 1976 and 1979 and three 18,000 bushel Butler grain bins built in 1967-1968. The grain bin site is improved with two grain dryers for on-site drying including one Delux 1,000 bu. N/G grain dryer installed in 2008 and one low profile Delux 1,000 bu. grain dryer installed in the late 90’s. In addition, the facility is equipped with Two York 2,500 bushel grain legs for grain transfer, a 500 bushel boot pit, and a 1,000 bushel dump pit for inbound grain, as well as two 3,000 bushel overhead bins for outbound grain. This turn-key grain bins site has been well maintained and would be a great add-on to a current farming operation.
In 1987, an in-ground truck scale was installed to assist with accurate record keeping of the farming operation. The scale measures 14’x 80’ and contains updated electronic load cells and controls. In the mid 2000’s, the Kauffman’s built a 16’x20’ office near the scale. The office is heated and contains air conditioning.
Tract 10 also includes multiple Behlen storage buildings that have been utilized for both equipment and grain storage in the past. The curvet building on the west side of Tract 9 was built in 1981 and measures 68’x165’. This storage building is complete with full cement floors, two large sliding end doors on both ends, and contains ample lighting. The second storage building between the grain bins and shop was built in 1970 and measures 50’x120’ with 12’ sidewalls. It is also complete with full cement floors and two 20’ sliding end doors. In addition, this storage building contains an overhead auger attached to the grain system.
The headquarters also includes approximately 6,000 gallons of above ground fuel storage complete with pumps and lighting.
*Possession of Tract 9 will be June 1st, 2022.
Legal Description
Parcel A in the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of 31-12N-6W. Exact legal description to be taken from the Title Commitment.
Details
- Acres: 10.00 Acres M/L
- Net Taxes: $4,868.99
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