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These tracts would make great add-on pieces for the farmer-operator or investor. All tracts are able to be farmed for the 2016 crop year. Come take a look at quality land that has been improved with drain tile and would command top rental rates. TRACT ONE: 74.25 ACRES LEGAL: The N ½ of the NW ¼ of Section 33 except Larsen Tract 1 thereof, 97-53 Turner County, South Dakota. LOCATION: From Viborg, SD go ½ mile north on Hwy. 19 turn on 290th St. go 1 ½ miles west, south side of the road or near the junction of 290th and 454th Ave. • 70.82 acres tillable balance in RROW. Bordered to the north and west by gravel township roads • Soil production rating of 74.7. Predominant soils are EganEthan and Ethan-Egan complex • Currently seeded to alfalfa in 3rd year of production. Low spots have received 8” drain tile, creating a super producing clean tract of land. • Annual taxes $1,613.58. New buyer to receive full possession at closing and able to farm for 2016 crop year. TRACT TWO: 109.88-ACRES IMPROVED LEGAL: The SE ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 29, and the North ½ of the SE ¼ of Section 29 except the East 664’ of the South 664’ of the North 862’ thereof in 97-53 Turner County, SD. LOCATION: From Tract One located kitty corner to the northwest or at the jct. of 290th & 454th • 83.17 acres tillable with 19.14 acres in pasture/hayland that has trees, building site, cattle yards and the balance found in RROW. • Soil production rating of 77.6. Predominant soils include EganTrent loams (92) and Egan-Ethan (77). Excellent soils that provide predictable yield potential. • Approx. 50-acres in alfalfa 33.17 acres in soybeans in 2015. Property has 3-separate tiles that drain into the natural blue line in the pasture/hayland. • Improvements include a 30 X 128 Hog finish unit, 20 X 48 nursery barn, 4500 and 5000 bu. Storage bin, two cattle yards. Annual Taxes are $2,597.04. New buyer able to farm for 2016 crop year. TO INSPECT THE PROPERTY: We invite you to inspect the property at your convenience or you can visit our web-site at www.wiemanauction for a buyers packet or call the auctioneers at 800251-3111 and a packet can be mailed out. Packet contains base and yields, wetland maps, and other pertinent info. TERMS: Cash sale with 15% (non-refundable) down payment with the balance on or before March 21st 2016. Personal Representatives deed to be provided transferring marketable title free and clear of all liens and encumbrances. The cost of title insurance split 50-50 between buyer and seller. Seller to pay all 2015 taxes due in 2016. Sold subject to all easements of record and personal representatives approval. Tracts will be sold separate and not tied together. Come prepared to buy! Remember land auction to be held indoors at the Wieman Auction Facility. DUANE E. 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It helps save money and can be beneficial for socialization Knox County Land for Sale 400 acres located approximately 4 miles North and 5 miles West of Crofton Legal: The West Half of the Northwest Quarter (W1/2NW1/4) and the West Half of the Southwest Quarter (W1/2SW1/4) in Section Thirty-one (31) of Township Thirty-three (33) North, Range Two (2) West of the 6th P Knox County, Nebraska; and .M., The North Half of the Northeast Quarter (N1/2NE1/4) and the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE1/4NE1/4) and the North Half of the Southeast Quarter (N1/2SE1/4) and the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4SE1/4) in Section Thirty-six (36) of Township Thirty-three (33) North, Range Three (3), all being West of the 6th P Knox County, Nebraska. .M., Property includes acreage with a one story, three bedroom home. Please call Archbold Law Office, LLP at (402) 373-4240 to receive a bid package. 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