Big Springs Dryland Farms

Big Springs Dryland Farms is an excellent opportunity purchase your first agricultural property or to add to your existing farming operation. This farm has good soils, lays level to slightly sloping with good drainage and has good county road access. The farm also has some smaller areas of excellent wildlife habitat providing great cover for deer, pronghorn and upland birds. For more information, please contact Rick Kusel or Todd Siverson. Land Big Springs Dryland Farms consists of approximately 474 +/- acres with 457 +/- acres of tillable land and 17 +/- acres of grass/trees/non-producing land, providing for wildlife habitat. The land is mainly level to slightly sloping with good soils. There are a couple smaller spots that provide excellent wildlife habitat. Improvements None Recreation 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 also allow 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 the Pony Express and travelers on the Oregon 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 was platted 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 the Phelps Hotel. The first church in the county, called Prospect Church, was a sod building constructed 9 miles (14 km) 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.