DESCRIPTION:
HERBST FARM located along U.S. Highway 26, this
highly visible property produces 4+tons of high quality alfalfa every year
as well as corn silage in the 18-20 ton range. The Herbst Family have
operated a successful purebred cattle operation for years, taking advantage
of their excellent location. In addition to the farm there is 145 acres of
well-protected range land with live water running through the center. The
property is well improved for a single family operation and is above-average
in quality.
LOCATION:
20 miles east of Riverton on us HWY 26.
ACREAGE:
Farm 216 +/- ac. deeded (196.7 ac. with water
rights)
Pasture 145 +/- ac. deeded
Total 361 +/- ac. deeded
IMPROVEMENTS:
THE HOUSE consists of a very nice 1,500 sq ft
mobile home with an addition. 3 bedrooms, 1 and ¾ bathrooms. This is an
extra-clean, very comfortable home with good well water and natural gas and
landscaped yard.
THE LIVESTOCK facilities are designed with a
cow/calf operation in mind. There is a 30x80 steel-sided barn (1991) and
corrals with hay mangers and heated watering troughs.
THE PASTURE land has a 207’x51’ Quonset with a
concrete foundation and apron.
IRRIGATION:
THERE ARE 196.7 acres of irrigated ground on the
Herbst Farm. Water is delivered via gated pipe. This north facing farm has
excellent soils and a gentle slope making it ideal for flood irrigated
alfalfa, corn, small grains or beets. There owners have consistently rotated
crops to allow for the maximum production. Last year the farm had 127 acres
of alfalfa and 70 acres of corn. There was 18 acres of Alfalfa re-seeded
last year. Current owners estimate production at 4 tons/acre of Alfalfa and
18-20 tons of corn silage. This is an excellent farm!
PASTURE:
THE RANGELAND makes up 145+/- acres of the
operation. Located 4 miles east and bordering the town of Shoshoni, this
pasture is used for spring calving and fall pasture. There is a year-round
creek traversing the property and plenty of brush for protection. In
addition there is a large Quonset that can be used as a calving barn in the
event of a storm. This property has affordable city water.
LOCAL INFORMATION:
RIVERTON is an Ag-based town of 10,000 people.
In addition to Ag supported businesses, there is a commercial airport,
livestock sale barn, Community College and 2 movie theatres. Riverton serves
as a hub for central Wyoming shopping and trade.
The farm is in the Shoshoni School
District,(K-12) 10 minutes away, with bus service to the door.
WATER AND CLIMATE:
The surrounding area has an average of 132
frost-free days, beginning May 15th and ending September 24th. Average
annual precipitation is 8.67” and there are 347 days of sunshine per year.
Elevation is 5,300 ft. Alfalfa, corn and small grains are the predominant
crops with a trend towards irrigated pasture.
The farm is located within the Midvale Water
District and receives an allocation of water through that entity. The
Midvale project encompasses approximately 73,000 irrigable acres and water
is evenly distributed through an annual allocation by 5 elected, district
landowner/water users. As evidenced by the surrounding area, this project is
very reliable, and an inexpensive source of water.
Water cost is evenly distributed throughout the
Midvale District Users and the Farm is assessed approx $16/ac. Plus a $350
surcharge. Payment is in advance with 50% due in December. Herbst Farm
includes 197 +/- irrigated acres as classified and assessed by Midvale
Irrigation District. Water is generally available from mid-April through
September.
BROKER COMMENTS:
THE HERBST FAMILY have been a fixture on this
farm for years and are retiring. It is uncommon for a farm of this quality
to come available. This farm is designed with a cow/calf operation in mind
but has the flexibility to either a cash farm or livestock operation.
November and the remainder in May.
PRICE:
$695,000 (Six Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand
Dollars)
