Total Acres: There are a total of 130.67 acres, more or less, according to a survey dated June 5, 2014.
Tillable Acres: There are approximately 124.3 tillable acres according to the LaSalle County FSA, of which 6 acres are currently enrolled in CRP. The annual contract payment is $1,553 through September 30, 2022.
Soil Types: Major soil types found on this farm include Elpaso silty clay loam and Flanagan-Catlin silt loams.
Topography: The topography of the subject farm is level to gently rolling.
Location Climate Growing Season: LaSalle County has a continental climate typical of northern Illinois. The average length of the growing season is nearly 175 days. On average we expect about 2,750 growing degree days from April 24 through October 17. Annual precipitation averages about 33 inches with over half of this coming during the growing season. Snowfall averages about 25 to 27 inches...
Location Climate Growing Season: LaSalle County has a continental climate typical of northern Illinois. The average length of the growing season is nearly 175 days. On average we expect about 2,750 growing degree days from April 24 through October 17. Annual precipitation averages about 33 inches with over half of this coming during the growing season. Snowfall averages about 25 to 27 inches per year. Prevailing winds are from the west-northwest. This climate, combined with the generally excellent soils in this area, provides a nearly ideal environment for the production of corn and soybeans.
Mineral Rights: All mineral rights owned by the seller will be transferred in their entirety to the new owner.
Possession: Possession will be given at closing, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in a purchase contract.
Price Terms: The asking price is $11,250 per acre. The owners are seeking a cash sale. A 10% earnest money deposit should accompany any offer to purchase.
Financing: Mortgage financing is available from several sources. Names and addresses will be provided upon request.
Taxes: The 2018 real estate taxes totaled $5,230.64. The tax parcel numbers are #20-04-403-000 and #20-09-210-000.
Grain Markets: There are a number of grain markets located within 15 miles of The ABP South Farm.
Zoning: The ABP South Farm is zoned A-1, Agricultural.