This 1,693-acre farm off the intersection of Hwy 385 & FM 145 in Castro County offers excellent agricultural potential with approximately 1,229 acres under pivot. All existing wells are either new or have been recently reworked, excluding one. The mostly updated Valley sprinklers, provide strong, reliable water with a total flow of approximately 6,000 GPM. Equating to 4.88 GPM per wet acre. As seen in the interactive map, water lines tie the circles together providing more reliability and efficiency.
With 6.5 miles of access and convenient entry off Hwy 385, this farm is both productive and well-located. It allows for the rare opportunity to grow wheatlage followed by corn on the same acreage within a single growing season.
Water:
Per seller, there is roughly 6,000 GPM from 28 irrigation wells. Resulting in roughly 4.88 GPM per wet acre. New irrigation wells are currently being drilled, so these numbers are subject to change.
Improvements:
Out of the 11 Valley sprinklers, 9 are 2013 or newer. All but 1 irrigation well has be reworked. The farm currently has over 8 miles of water lines providing more reliability & efficiency. There is also a 1,596 sq ft house on the SE portion of the farm. The house is currently occupied. Call the office to get more information on the lease.
Reservations / Exclusions:
50% of owned mineral, wind & solar estate will be retained by the seller. Any existing crop will be negotiable with the sales price.
Landscape:
OcA, Olton clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, 877.1, 56.81% - 46, 2c
PuA, Pullman clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, 408.75, 26.48% - 47, 3s
OcB, Olton clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, 127.44, 8.25% - 46, 2e
RaA, Randall clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally ponded, 59.48, 3.85% - 19, 6w
EcB, Estacado clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, 31.94, 2.07% - 49, 2e
Zoning/Easements:
The property is outside of any municipality therefore it is not zoned. All existing easements will be identified by surveyors & title company. Natural gas & electric easements are already known.
Estimated Taxes:
Taxes with exemptions: $13,181.01
*This is an estimated tax for 2025. Potential buyers will be responsible for verifying the taxes with or without exemptions.*
Area:
Busby farms sits in southern central quadrant of Castro county.
Access:
This farm boasts a total of 6.5 miles of road frontage, including: Hwy 385, FM 145, CR 625 & CR 511.