Tract 1 560.0 +/- Acres (Irrigated)
Description
The Uerling Ranch is a highly diversified 560± acre working farm and ranch combining pivot and gravity-irrigated cropland, dryland farm ground, productive pasture, livestock facilities, grain storage, recreational opportunities, and a well-maintained five-bedroom country home. The two parcels will be offered together at auction as one complete unit.With approximately 332 acres of irrigated farmland, 207 acres of pasture, livestock improvements, and Republican River frontage, the property offers an exceptional opportunity for an owner-operator, expanding agricultural producer, cattleman, recreational buyer, or land investor.Land CompositionThe property’s approximate land-use breakdown includes:* 220± acres of pivot-irrigated cropland* 112± acres of gravity-irrigated cropland* 10± acres of dryland cropland* 207± acres of pastureland* Balance consisting of the building site, feedyard, farm roads, and supporting areas* 560± total acresThe farm’s irrigated acres provide a strong production base suitable for corn, soybeans, alfalfa, feed crops, and other crops commonly grown in southwestern Nebraska. The combination of pivot irrigation, gravity irrigation, canal water rights, and certified irrigation wells gives the property valuable operational flexibility.Farm Layout:The primary building improvements are conveniently positioned along the county road, providing efficient access to the residence, livestock facilities, grain storage, and equipment buildings.An eight-tower Reinke windshield-wiper pivot is located immediately east of the primary building site. A full-circle, seven-tower Zimmatic center pivot is positioned near the center of the western portion of the farm.The gravity-irrigated fields are located primarily in the southwest and southeast corners of the property along the county road. This layout provides convenient field access and allows the irrigated acres to work efficiently with the farm’s existing water-delivery system.The pasture and native grass acres are primarily located north of the cropland within the looping portion of the Republican River. These areas include a mixture of excellent and average rangeland soils, along with mature cottonwood trees that provide valuable shade and protection for livestock.Irrigation Improvements:The eastern windshield-wiper pivot is an eight-tower Reinke center pivot. The system is supplied by water from the Frenchman-Cambridge Irrigation District when canal water is available. Two electric irrigation wells can also supply the pivot during periods when canal water is unavailable.A separate submersible well provides livestock water to the cattle pens located on the eastern portion of the building site.The western full-circle pivot is a seven-tower Zimmatic center pivot. is supplied by a productive all-electric irrigation well located at the pivot point. An additional irrigation well is located near the center of the pivot. Water from this well is transported through underground pipe to serve the gravity-irrigated portions of the property and is also shared with the neighbor to the south to irrigate 126.6 acres across the road to the south and is secured by a recorded irrigation agreement filed in Red Willow County.At the conclusion of the 2025 growing season, the property reportedly had 50.5 inches of irrigation allocation remaining. This significant remaining allocation provides an incoming owner with valuable irrigation flexibility and represents an important component of the farm’s long-term agricultural value.Prospective buyers should independently verify the remaining irrigation allocation, applicable allocation period, carryforward provisions, certified irrigated acres, pumping restrictions, well registrations, pumping capacities, and irrigation-equipment condition with the appropriate Natural Resources District and governing agencies.Canal and Surface-Water Rights:The farm includes surface-water rights in the Meeker-Driftwood Canal, part of the Frenchman-Cambridge Irrigation District. These rights carry a reported priority date of April 3, 1946.The surface-water allocation includes:* 59.8 acres in Section 21* 115.3 acres in Section 22* 175.1 total acres with reported canal-water rightsCanal water is used when available and adds an important water source to the farm’s overall irrigation system. All water rights, district assessments, delivery conditions, priority dates, and irrigable acres should be independently confirmed with the Frenchman-Cambridge Irrigation District and the appropriate state agencies.Livestock Operation:The ranch is well suited for cattle production and includes a small backgrounding facility with feedyard pens, concrete feed bunks, and an established corral system. These improvements allow an incoming owner to receive, sort, feed, condition, and manage cattle directly on the property.The combination of irrigated feed production, gravity-irrigated ground, dryland acres, pasture, crop residue, feed storage, and livestock-handling improvements creates a complementary farm-and-cattle operation. An owner could raise forage and grain on the irrigated acres while utilizing the pasture and feedyard facilities as part of an integrated livestock program.A submersible well supplies livestock water to the eastern pens, while mature cottonwood trees within the river pasture provide natural shade for grazing cattle.Grain Storage and Agricultural Buildings:The building site includes several practical agricultural improvements supporting the farm’s grain, equipment, and livestock operations:* Open-front equipment shed* Additional smaller utility and storage sheds* Two 9,000+/- bushel grain bins* One 5,000+/- bushel grain bin* Feedyard pens with concrete feed bunks* Established livestock corral and handling systemThese improvements allow the farm to function as a complete agricultural unit, with space for equipment storage, grain handling, cattle feeding, and everyday operational needs.Ranch-Style Country Home:The property includes a well-kept, five-bedroom ranch-style farm home with three bathrooms and an attached garage. The residence provides generous living space for a family, farm employees, visiting hunters, or multigenerational living.The kitchen includes a built-in oven and countertop electric range, along with an adjoining dining area. A large main-floor living room is highlighted by a corner, all-brick fireplace, creating a warm and inviting gathering space.A second fireplace is located in the spacious family room, which opens to a walk-out patio. This area provides additional room for entertaining, family gatherings, and relaxing while overlooking the surrounding farm and ranch.The home also includes a full basement that is approximately one-half finished. Large basement windows bring in abundant natural light, making the lower level bright, comfortable, and highly usable.Residence features include:* Five bedrooms* Three bathrooms* Ranch-style construction* Attached two-car garage* Large main-floor living room and separate family room* Corner all-brick fireplace** Walk-out patio* Full basement, half finished* Large basement windows providing natural lightRepublican River and Recreation:One of the property’s most distinctive features is the Republican River, which meanders along its northeast and northwest sides. The looping river channel, pasture, mature cottonwoods, cropland, and natural cover create a diverse habitat attractive to area wildlife.The river corridor offers travel routes, bedding cover, food sources, and access to water for deer, wild turkey, upland birds, and other wildlife. The irrigated and dryland fields further enhance the habitat by providing nearby food sources.This combination gives the property a meaningful recreational component without diminishing its agricultural productivity. An incoming owner can operate a productive farm and cattle enterprise while also enjoying hunting, wildlife observation, and the scenic qualities of the Republican River corridor.Equipment and Personal Property Exclusions:Prospective buyers should be aware that certain irrigation equipment and personal property are owned by the tenant or otherwise specifically excluded from the real estate sale.The following items do not convey with the property:* Case 4391 power unit attached to the generator* Generator and associated tenant-owned equipment, if identified in the auction documents* Electrical boxes associated with the tenant-owned irrigation equipment* Electric motor* Turbine booster pump* Diesel fuel tank* Any other tenant-owned irrigation equipment identified before the auctionConfirm all inclusions and exclusions in the final auction terms.Property Highlights:* 560± acres offered as one complete auction unit* Red Willow County Parcel IDs 000266200 and 000266800* Approximately 220 acres of pivot-irrigated cropland* Approximately 112 acres of gravity-irrigated cropland* Approximately 10 acres of dryland cropland* Approximately 207 acres of pasture* Balance in building site, feedyard, farm roads, and supporting areas* Reported 50.5 inches of irrigation allocation remaining at the end of the 2025 growing season* Republican River frontage along the northern side* Eight-tower Reinke windshield-wiper pivot* Seven-tower Zimmatic full-circle center pivot* Multiple irrigation wells* Access to Frenchman-Cambridge Irrigation District water* Reported surface-water rights covering 175.1 acres* Small backgrounding cattle facility* Feedyard pens with concrete bunks* Livestock corral and handling system* Dedicated livestock-water well* Approximately 23,000 bushels of grain-storage capacity* Open-front equipment shed and additional smaller sheds* Five-bedroom, three-bathroom ranch-style home* Attached garage, two fireplaces, full basement, and walk-out patio* Pasture with mature cottonwood trees providing livestock shade* Deer, turkey, upland bird, and other recreational opportunities* Diversified agricultural, livestock, residential, and recreational investment opportunity* Diversified farm, livestock, residential, and recreational investmentSummary:The Uerling Ranch is much more than a traditional farm. It is a complete and diversified agricultural property combining extensive irrigated production, pasture, cattle-feeding infrastructure, grain storage, surface-water rights, irrigation wells, river frontage, recreational habitat, and a substantial country residence.The property’s productive cropland and established irrigation systems create the foundation for agricultural income, while the pasture, cattle facilities, and livestock-water resources support an integrated farming and ranching operation. The Republican River corridor, mature timber, and varied terrain add scenic beauty and recreational value.Opportunities to acquire 560± contiguous acres with this combination of agricultural productivity, water resources, livestock infrastructure, residential improvements, and river frontage are increasingly rare. Offered as one complete unit at auction, the Uerling Ranch represents an outstanding opportunity to invest in a working southwestern Nebraska farm and ranch with multiple operational and lifestyle benefits.Please contact Nick Wells at 308-991-9544 or Brady Rasmussen at 308-627-3377 with American Legacy Land Company for more information or to schedule your private tour.*All acreages, land classifications, well information, water rights, irrigation details, capacities, ages, and improvement descriptions are approximate and subject to verification. Prospective buyers should rely on their own inspections and review the final auction documents, county records, FSA records, well registrations, irrigation-district records, leases, and applicable governmental information before bidding.*Auction Terms:FARM AUCTION - Tuesday, November 10th at 10 am, at the Indianola Community Center in Indianola, Nebraska, at 408 F St. HYBRID COMBINATION LIVE AND ONLINE AUCTION ***ONLINE BIDDING BEGINS OCTOBER 27TH ON *** **NOTE: ONLINE BUYERS MUST BE PRE-APPROVED AND BE REGISTERED TO BID 24 HOURS PRIOR TO BIDDING ONLINE AND THE START OF THE LIVE AUCTION!** ***ALL SALES ARE FINAL!!** HAVE FINANCES LINED UP IN ADVANCE ***ALL DUE DILIGENCE MUST BE DONE PRIOR TO FINAL SALE DAY ***PLEASE SEE FULL LIST OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS.*** *** ***Seller retains the right to approve or reject any and all bids.*** PROPERTY SHALL BE OFFERED IN 1 TRACT, Farm Location: Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, SWNE; NWSE; S2SE; E2SE; E2SW Sec. 21, Lots 5, 6, and part of Lot 7, NWSW; NESW; SENW Sec. 22-T3N-R28W of the 6th P.M., Red Willow County, NE, containing 560+/- Acres. Legal to Govern. Buyer will have all farming rights to the land starting March 1st, 2027. Real Estate Terms: The successful bidder will sign a legally binding purchase agreement at the auction site immediately following the close of bidding. 10% down payment due on the day of auction in good funds payable directly to McCook Abstract Company. The remainder of the purchase price shall be paid in certified funds at closing on approximately December 10th, 2026. Full possession will be given at closing. All 2026 real estate taxes shall be paid by Seller. Farm Tenants have full right to use of land and possession of crops for all of the 2026 growing season through the remainder of 2026. Title insurance and escrow closing fee to American Legacy Land Co. Nicholas Wells 1-308-991-9544 nick@be split 50/50 by buyer and seller. Purchase not contingent upon financing or inspections. Please have all arrangements made prior to the sale. American Legacy Land Co. Nicholas Wells and Brady Rasmussen are the exclusive agents of the seller. Seller retains the right to approve or reject any and all bids. Each potential bidder is responsible for conducting his or her own independent inspections, investigations, inquiries, and due diligence. Maps are shown for illustration purposes only and are not intended to be actual property lines. Any and all fences may or may not fall on the exact property line. Please arrive in advance of the auction to review any necessary inspections, notices, changes, corrections, or additions to the auction information. All announcements on the auction block take precedence over any printed advertisements. Auctioneers are not responsible for any errors in advertising. All information contained herein is believed to be accurate but not guaranteed. We urge all buyers to inspect and rely on their own judgment to determine the age, condition, accuracy, and value of items prior to bidding. All sales are final once the auctioneer announces "sold." All property is offered in "AS IS WHERE IS" condition unless otherwise specified by the auctioneer. No warranties, either express or implied, will be offered.Specifications
Tract Number1
Legal DescriptionLEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOTS 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, SWNE; NWSE; S2SE; E2SW SEC. 21, LOTS 5, 6, AND PART OF LOT 7, NWSW; NESW; SENW; NENW SEC. 22 -T3N-R28W OF THE 6TH P.M. RED WILLOW COUNTY, NE
Real Estate Taxes (USD)8894.46
Tax Year2025
Earnest Deposit (%)1
Close Date (From)2026-10-10
Close Date (To)2026-10-10
Dry Land / IrrigatedIrrigated
Tract Number1|
Legal DescriptionLEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOTS 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, SWNE; NWSE; S2SE; E2SW SEC. 21, LOTS 5, 6, AND PART OF LOT 7, NWSW; NESW; SENW; NENW SEC. 22 -T3N-R28W OF THE 6TH P.M. RED WILLOW COUNTY, NE|
Real Estate Taxes (USD)8894.46|
Tax Year2025|
Earnest Deposit (%)1|
Close Date (From)2026-10-10|
Close Date (To)2026-10-10|
Dry Land / IrrigatedIrrigated|
