3,565 Acres in Louise, TX - $18,958,670

USDA data indicates 3,142 acres of cropland, with 1,563 acres of rice base, plus an additional 543 acres of wheat base. Over the last 4 years, 1,295 acres have been farmed in rice, with 1,257 acres farmed in a mix of cotton, corn, and milo. The rice base yield is excellent at just under 90.7 cwt./acre.

WATER

There are 5 active irrigation wells on the farm. Farmer estimates for three of the wells are 3,000 gpm, one well at 2,500 gpm, and one well at 1,800 gpm. Additionally, there are several relift pumps located around the system to save on pumping. The engines on the wells are the property of the farmers, and do not convey with the sale.

TOPOGRAPHY, RANGELAND & HABITAT

Soils are generally light, ranging from loamy topsoils over clay to fine sandy loam over sandy clay loam, with the majority of the cultivated acres consisting of Nada Cieno, Edna Loam, and Edna Cieno soils per USDA maps. Typical of the Gulf Coastal Plains, this farm is generally flat and sloping to the south. This farm has been in rice production and ongoing leveling for years.

While most of the land is under cultivation or farming infrastructure (roads and canals), there is a beautiful 265-acre corner of the farm in pasture and live oaks. In this wooded area is an 8 acre shallow flat duck pond loaded with grass and seed.

WILDLIFE

In addition to waterfowl, dove, deer, hogs, and varmints from the neighboring woodland areas offer additional recreational opportunities. The deer are readily observable in the early mornings and evenings, stealing a little of this years crops.

IMPROVEMENTS

The headquarters compound includes several enclosed and 3-sided barns totaling approximately 60,000 SF of covered/enclosed storage area, plus simple farm housing for labor. There is a very nice mobile home away from the headquarters used by the owner as his hunting camp.

MINERALS

Surface sale only.