Dethlefs Farm Absolute Land Auction

Tract 1 – Combination Irrigated Farm with Improvements

Tract 1 is a diverse combination farm featuring gravity-irrigated cropland, pasture, creek bottom, and a rural homesite. The farm lays well with gentle slopes and is naturally divided by a creek running east to west through the property.

92.91 certified irrigated acres (Lower Loup NRD)

Balance in pasture, creek bottom, and homesite

Productive Class II soils, including Kenesaw silt loam and Kenesaw-Coly silt loams

Irrigation

The primary irrigation well is located in the southwest portion of the farm and was redone in 2024. A combination of above-ground and buried pipe irrigates all cropland acres.

A second smaller well irrigates a 9.92-acre cropland patch south of the homesite. This is a 2-inch well pumping approximately 90 GPM.

Improvements

1,426 sq. ft. two-story home (built 1910)

4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

Siding and roof replaced in 2022

Many updated windows on the main floor

House was lifted and new basement installed in 1980’s

Central Air

Detached 2-car garage

38’ x 42’ steel shed with concrete floor

40’ x 75’ machine shed with concrete floor

Livestock pens and additional outbuildings

Important Irrigation Disclosure

The primary irrigation well on Tract 1 currently irrigates cropland on Tract 2. If the tracts are sold separately, buyers will be responsible for establishing an irrigation agreement. If no agreement is reached, Tract 2 will not have an irrigation well.

Well Information

Main Well: G-055081 | 8" column | Pump 165’ | Total depth 235’ | Static 28’ | Pumping 89’ | 800 GPM | Drilled 4/23/2024

North Well: G-165583 | 2" column | Pump 100’ | Total depth 230’ | Static 20’ | Pumping 35’ | 90 GPM | Drilled 12/27/2012

Legal Description

West ½ of the NW ¼ & West ½ of the SW ¼, Section 26, Township 12 North, Range 13 West of the 6th P.M., Buffalo County, Nebraska

FSA Information

Enrolled in PLC

Base Acres: 94.6 Corn | 2.3 Soybeans

PLC Yields: 143 bu. Corn | 39 bu. Soybeans

2025 Taxes: $6,592.80

Tract 2 – Irrigated Cropland, Grassland & Recreation

Tract 2 lies directly north of Tract 1 and consists of approximately 120 acres of irrigated cropland, grassland, and natural habitat. Sweet Creek and Cherry Creek intersect on the property, providing excellent wildlife habitat and recreational potential.

26.01 certified irrigated acres (Lower Loup NRD)

Currently irrigated from the well on Tract 1

Predominantly Class II blended fine sandy loam soils

Irrigation Disclosure

The irrigation well is located on Tract 1. If the tracts are sold separately, Tract 2 will not have a well. Any shared irrigation use would be at the discretion of the buyers and is not guaranteed.

Legal Description

NE ¼ of the SW ¼ & South ½ of the SW ¼, Section 23, Township 12 North, Range 13 West of the 6th P.M., Buffalo County, Nebraska

FSA Information

Enrolled in PLC

Base Acres: 20 Corn | 21.7 Soybeans

PLC Yields: 143 bu. Corn | 37 bu. Wheat

2025 Taxes: $2,332.38

Buyer Disclaimer

All information is believed to be accurate; however, buyers are responsible for verifying all information, including but not limited to acres, soils, irrigation, NRD certifications, well data, FSA information, taxes, and improvements.