The Becker Scottsbluff County Farm is a highly productive farm consisting of approximately 250 +/- irrigated acres and 95 +/- acres of pasture land. There is a nice older home built in 1979 that features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths with attached 2 car garage a large 40x70, Quonset and a 25x48, 4 car shop. The farm is nicely located close to several feedlots and just a short 5 minute drive from Lake Minatare. LandSitting just 15 minutes northeast of Scottsbluff, Nebraska this highly productive farm boasts 250+/- irrigated acres consisting of approximately 120+/-under pivot and 130+/- of flood irrigated crop land. The remaining pasture land is good native grass lands with average to good fencing. Water for the farm is provided from the Lowline Canal which flows directly out of Lake Minitare and the Tristate Canal that originates to the west at the town of Henry, Nebraska . ImprovementsThe home on the property is a 1480 square foot ranch style home featuring 3-bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. There is a nice kitchen, large living area and plenty of room for a family. The home has an oversized 2 car attached garage and there is a 2800 Sq.ft. Quonset as well as a 1200 Sq.ft. 4-bay shop. There are two domestic wells on the property that are also used for livestock water. The pivots are 6 and 7 tower Zimmatic machines with electric motors. Each pivot is functional and one has a recently received an upgraded panel. RecreationLocated just 5-10 minutes from Lake Minitare there is plenty of opportunity for family fun with watersports and fishing. The are is well know for large flocks of geese and ducks spending most of the winter between the lake and the North Platte river. Ag fields in the area are frequented by the massive migratory flocks and water fowl hunters come from all across the country to hunt. Fishing in Lake Minitare is fantastic with many warm water species to make up your daily bag limit. Lake Minitare is also well known for its beautiful lighthouse located on the northwest side of the lake. Additionally there are many more attractions in the area such as Chimney Rock , North Platte National Wildlife Refuge, Scotts Bluff National Monument and Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area. AgricultureThe farm has been run as a family farm with current production of alfalfa and corn. The farm is close to markets and there are multiple feedlots and grain facilities close by. Region & ClimateLocated in a topographical area with only modest variations in elevation, this area has an average elevation above sea level of 4,000 feet. The area within 10 miles is mostly cropland (65%) and grassland (31%), and within 50 miles by grassland (76%) and cropland (23%). The summers are hot and mostly clear, and the winters can be cold, snowy, windy, and partly cloudy. Over a year, the temperature typically varies from 15°F to 90°F and is rarely below -2°F or above 99°F.
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