Big Springs Dryland Farms has an excellent cover of crop residue creating the perfect habitat for deer, small game, varmints and upland birds.

The Buyer will have the opportunity to hunt White tailed deer, mule deer and pronghorn on this property due to its proximity to the South Platte River and the rolling hills and adjacent farmland and ranchland.

The property is surrounded by dryland farm ground and ranchland providing an endless supply of food for the wildlife that call Big Springs Dryland Farms home.

Big Springs Dryland Farms will alsoallow you to enjoy all the recreational activities associated with the rural lifestyle, from riding UTV’s, ATV’s and horses to just enjoying nature.

Agriculture

Big Springs Dryland Farms is operated as a typical western Nebraska dryland farm, suitable for raising winter wheat, corn, milo, millet, sunflowers and feed crops.

Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources

All appurtenant water rights associated with this property will transfer to the Buyer at Closing.

All mineral rights currently owned by the Seller on this property will transfer to the Buyer at Closing.

General Operations

Big Springs Dryland Farms is operated as a typical western Nebraska dryland farm, suitable for raising winter wheat, corn, milo, millet, sunflowers and feed crops.

Depending on the crop rotation and amount of moisture normally determines on when and which crops will be planted.

Region & Climate

Weather Highlights

Summer High:the July high is around 90 degrees

Winter Low:the January low is 14

Rain:averages 18 inches of rain a year

Snow:averages 28 inches of snow a year

Big Springs, NE has a generally pleasant climate with mild winters and hot, dry summers. During the winter months, temperatures generally stay above freezing in the daytime, although it can get quite cold at night. Snowfall is not typically heavy in this area, but light to moderate snowfall does occur throughout the season. During the summer months, temperatures can reach up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 Celsius) and higher on hot days. The area usually gets plenty of sunshine during this time as well as occasional rainstorms and thunderstorms during the afternoon hours. Overall, Big Springs, NE offers pleasant weather year-round for those living in or visiting the area.

Big Springs, Nebraska gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year.The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Big Springs averages 28 inches of snow per year.The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 223 sunny days per year in Big Springs.The US average is 205 sunny days.

Big Springs gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 60 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

History

The Big Springs area is steeped in history.

The first name of the settlement was Lone Tree, after a large cottonwood tree standing alone on the prairie near the town. It was believed to be over 100 years old at the time of first settlement and could be seen by riders on thePony Expressand travelers on theOregon Trail. Sam Bass’s gang reportedly divided $60,000 in loot under the tree from an 1877 robbery of a Union Pacific train.

The railroad named this stop Big Springs in 1867. Spring water from near the track was used by steam locomotives until 1950.

Big Springs wasplatted in 1884 and named for the stream that runs through town.The Big Springs post office, established in 1884, was officially called Bigspring until 1943.The village of Big Springs was incorporated in 1917.

The county fair was held in Big Springs from 1889 to 1932.Chappell, the only other town in the county, became the county seat.

In 1884, the first church services were held by the Rev. E. E. Mount in thePhelps Hotel. The first church in the county, called Prospect Church, was asod buildingconstructed 9 miles (14km) north of town in 1887.

Article taken from; Big Springs, Nebraska Wikipedia

Location

Big Springs Dryland Farms is located northwest of the Village of Big Springs in Deuel County on a well-maintained gravel road with easy access only 1 mile south of US Hwy 30 and one parcel is located directly on the north side of US Hwy 30, only a short 9 miles off Interstate I-80 at Exit 107

The property is approximately 3 hours northeast of Denver, CO and most of the northern front range, approximately 2 hours east of Cheyenne, WY and 4.5 hours west of Omaha.