Lyman, NE 69352(Scotts Bluff County)

This contiguous, 1,548 deeded acre farm is located approximately one mile north of Lyman, Nebraska. There are 1,236 irrigated acres with water provided from four irrigation wells which are adjudicated from 700 GPM to 1,200 GPM with static water at approximately 15 feet. In addition, surface water rights are provided from three sources: the Gering-Ft. Laramie Irrigation District for 856 irrigable acres; the Mitchell Irrigation District for 24 irrigable acres; and two appropriations from Horse Creek for 5.07 CFS. Five low-pressure pivots irrigate 611.61 acres while the remaining 625 acres are flood-irrigated using gated pipe. Approximately 880 acres of the irrigated ground are a new stand of alfalfa. Horse Creek flows along the southern boundary of the property for approximately one mile, sheltered by mature cottonwood and ash trees. Improvements include three homes, an 80x125 red iron hay barn with 20 foot side walls, and a 60x120 pole barn with 16 foot side walls. In addition, the farm has a brand-new 999 head feedlot with 1,000 feet of concrete feeding bunk and five automatic water tanks along with livestock working facilities that include several working pens, alley ways, tub, and a Silencer hydraulic chute. The feedlot is constructed of railroad ties and continuous steel panels. The Big Sky Farm is currently enrolled in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) with an annual payment of $40,000 for the remaining four years of the enrollment. An abundance of wildlife frequent the farm including mule deer, whitetail deer, antelope, wild turkeys, pheasants, ducks, geese, and sharp-tail grouse. Price reduced from $6,500,000 to $6,150,000.