Baca County, Colorado ~ 2,480 Acres ~ Private Auction

2,480+/- ACRES ~ IRRIGATED FARM / DRYLAND / NATIVE GRASS PASTURE ~ BACA COUNTY, COLORADO

Contact United Country Stutzman Realty & Auction to learn more about this farm and ranch property located in Southeast Colorado.  This Baca County agricultural property is available by Private Auction - Bid by Telephone - Bid by January 10, 2023.  To learn about the bidding process, inquire about the high bid, or to place a bid, contact Tobias Stutzman, ALC at the Ulysses, KS office: (888)818-1954 or (620)356-1954 or mobile (620)952-1478. 

This 2,480 acre property is comprised of irrigated farmland, non-irrigated farmland and native grass pastures.   With approximately 1,070 acres under pivot irrigation, 850 acres as non-irrigated cropland and the balance of 560 acres as native grass pastures, this diversified property  may be ideal for the expanding farmer or hunting enthusiast seeking an income-producing property. 

This farm features 9 center pivot irrigation sprinklers and 5 operating irrigation wells.  Combined water production from 1 Cummins with natural gas and 4 electric pumps are reportedly producing 1,925 GPM in total.   The native grass pastures, situated along Horse Creek, boast an outstanding population of mule and whitetail in GMU 139.  The native grass pastures feature a 5+/- acre pond.  Additionally, one corner of the property encompasses 4+/- acres of “Turk’s Pond” known for the seasonal duck and goose hunting potential.

Situated a few miles south of Two Buttes, Colorado, access is great to either Colorado HWY 116 or US HWY 160 for the purposes grain terminals and businesses.   Regionally located 185 miles north of Amarillo, Texas or 260 miles southeast of Denver, Colorado, these farms are situated in the heart of prime agricultural production.  Notable features on this well-managed irrigated farmland is the Class II and III Fort Collins and Wiley silt loams.

Whether expanding your current operation or seeking a turn-key farm operation with an established tenant, these farms have a proven record of successful productions.  The current tenant has expressed a strong desire to retain their position and would likely be an asset to future farm operation successes. 

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­LEGAL ADDRESSES:  1) All of S21-T29-R44 2) E/2 of S30-T29-R44 3) All of S29-T29-R44 4) All of S20-T29-R44 5) S/2 of SE/4 in S19-T29-R44 and 6) NW/4 of S28-T29-R44.

AUCTION ACRES:  2,480  ~  IRRIGATED: 1,070 acres  ~  NON-IRRIGATED:  850 acres ~ PASTURE: 560 acres

WATER:  Combined 1,925 Gallons Per Minute (GPM).  Well Permit(s) #6953-FP-R, #67264-FP-R, #18506-RFP, #18077-RFP (not operating currently), #25377 and #14138-RFP-R.

SOILS:  Irrigated is predominately Class II and III Fort Collins and Wiley silt loams and Non-Irrigated is Class IV Fort Collins with 0-3% slopes.

MINERALS:  None Included.

POSSESSION:  Farmland with 2022-Fall-planted wheat shall be upon closing and after the 2023 harvest or August 1, 2023, whichever occurs first.  Farmland without a 2022 Fall-planted crop and pasture land shall be immediate upon closing. 

TAXES:  2021 - $8,224.48

400 Acre Tract lying in E/2 of S30-T29-R44 and S/2 of SE/4 in S19-T29-R44

• S/2 of SE/4 is grass.  One submersible well, Permit #14138-RFP-R, produces 425 GPM to the E/2 of S30-T29-R44
• NE/4 of 30 is 2022 Fall-planted wheat.  Corners are 2022 Fall-planted wheat.  One 2017 Reinke 7-tower pivot is nozzled at 400 GPM.
• SE/4 of 30 is 2022 corn stalks.  Corners are 2022 Fall-planted wheat.  One Lindsay 7-tower pivot is nozzled at 450 GPM.

320 Acre Tract lying in the N/2 of S20-T29-R44

• N/2 is 2022 Fall-planted wheat, less the most southeast corner that is native grass.  One well, Permit #6953-FP-R with a Cummins motor produces 500 GPM. 
• NW/4 is a Zimmatic nozzled at 300 GPM
• NE/4 is a Zimmatic nozzled at 500 GPM

480 Acre Tract lying in the N/2 and SE/4 of S21-T29-R44

• NW/4 is 2022 milo stalks.  Corners are 2022 Fall-planted wheat.  One Valley 7-tower pivot nozzled at 300 GPM.  One submersible well, Permit #67264-FP-R, produces 300 GPM. 
• NE/4 is 2022 corn stalks.  Corners are 2022 Fall-planted wheat.  One Zimmatic 7-tower pivot nozzled at 300 GPM.    
• SE/4 is 115+/- acres of 2022 milo.  Balance of acreage is pasture and recreational.

160 Acre Tract lying in the NE/4 of S28-T29-R44

• NE/4 is 2022 Fall-planted wheat.  Corners are 2022 Fall-planted wheat less the north corners, which are pasture and recreational.  One 2017 Reinke 7-tower pivot with recent damage to tower 4.  One electric well, Permit #18506-RFP produces 250 GPM.

320 Acre Tract lying in the S/2 of S29-T29-R484

• SW/4 is 2022 corn stalks.  One 2007 Valley zozzled at 700 GPM.  All corners are 2022 Fall-planted wheat. 
• SE/4 is 2022 corn stalks.  One 2001 Zimmatic nozzled at 450 GPM.  One 200 HP electric motor with VFD produces 450 GPM with Permit # 25372.  4+/- acres in the SE corner encompass a portion of “Turk’s Pond”. 

800 Acre Tract lying in S/2 of S20, N/2 of S29 and SW/4 of S21

• S/2 of 20 features two 120ft x 48ft structures, cattle pens, 5+/- acre pond, 60+/- acres non-irrigated cropland with 2022 Fall-planted wheat and 260+/- acres of pasture.
• N/2 of 29 is 220 +/- acres of non-irrigated cropland, with 2022 Fall-planted wheat and 100+/- acres of pasture.  One well, Permit #1877 is currently non-operational, but typically produces 150 GPM. 

FSA INFO:  DCP Cropland: 1,838.19 acres, Wheat BA of 30.2 with PLC of 18, Corn BA of 1,108.5 with PLC of 107, Grain Sorghum BA of 487.7 with PLC of 58 and Barley BA of 4.3 with PLC of 32.  Total Base Acres of 1,630.7

Contact United Country Stutzman Realty & Auction, Tobias Stutzman, ALC at the Ulysses, KS office: (888)818-1954 or (620)356-1954 or mobile (620)952-1478 with any inquiries.