395± Acres Productive Farmland – Box Butte County, NE
LIVE WEBCAST
LAND AUCTION
Thursday, March 26th, 2026 • 1:30 PM
LOCATION: From Hemingford, Nebraska, go 4 miles west on Hwy. 2 to CR 74, then 4.25 miles south to the east side of the Dryland. The irrigated land lies on the west side of the property, which is 5 miles west of Hemingford and 4 miles south on CR 75 to the northwest corner.
Irrigated and Non-Irrigated Farmland located in one of the most productive areas of the NE panhandle. This Farm has been held by the Christensen Family for many years, the land has been farmed very well and is in a good state of cultivation.
SOLD! $695,000.00
TRACT ONE : 158 +/- ACRES
A 130 +/- Acre Center Pivot Irrigated Quarter with 28 +/- Acres of Dryland in the corners. The Pivot is a 7-Tower Zimmatic fed by a 75 Hp. Electric Motor. The Irrigation well was drilled in 1961, and a new well was re-drilled in 2005. The irrigation equipment has been kept in good operational condition and was re-nozzled in 2003. The former tenant represented that they have experienced no problems with the well or pivot other than the customary maintenance. The Soils are primarily Rosebud Loam, Alliance Loam, and Alliance Rosebud Loam. The sprinkler overlaps approximately 50 feet onto the northeast quarter. The land was planted to wheat in 2025 on the south half and edible beans on the north half. Early possession is possible to prepare for the 2026 crop.
Legal Description: NW1/4 Section 4, Twp. 26 N, Range 50, West of the 6th P.M., Box Butte County, Nebraska
Real Estate Taxes: Estimated at $3,421.00.
NRD Information: 130 Acres Certified, 90 inches available in the Allocation period 2025-2029.
Irrigation Information: Well # G-021344, Re-Drilled 8/18/2005,700gpm, Static level 168 ft. Pumping Level 235 ft.
Sale Deposit: $40,000.00
SOLD! $280,000.00
TRACT TWO : 237 +/- ACRES
226 +/- acres of Good Farmable Non-Irrigated land. The farmland lays very good and is in a good state of production. The land was all in corn in 2025. The soils are primarily Rosebud Loam, Alliance-Rosebud Loam, Bridgett Very Fine Sandy Loam, and Alliance Loam with a gentle southern slope. The 8.36-acre Home site in the northeast corner is not included. However, the slant wall steel building will sell with this Tract. The building is 40ft. X 60 ft., has a full cement floor, one walk door, and sliding doors. The building is being taxed separate as an IOLL taxes for 2025 were $36.94.
Legal Description: NE1/4, N1/2SE1/4 Section 4, Twp. 26 N, Range 50, West of the 6th P.M., Box Butte County, Nebraska
Real Estate Taxes: Estimated at $1,644.00.
Sale Deposit: $20,000.00
Farm Service Agency Information: The Farm has all been carried as a Unit with the FSA. Farmland: 394.54 acres, Cropland – 387.44 acres, Wheat Base – 129.10 acres, Corn Base – 82.54 acres.
Shirley McCart, Leslie Christensen, Karen Rosenberger, Bruce Winten, Scott Christensen, Jon Christensen, and Judd Christensen - sellers
Terms of Sale: The Tracts will be sold in a lump sum. The Land will be sold for cash, not contingent upon any matter, including financing. Financial arrangements must be made prior to bidding. Bidders must register to bid and be approved by the auction company at least 24 hours prior to the Auction. Pre-bidding is open now and encouraged! Bidders must read and agree to all terms and conditions provided. The winning bidder is required to execute the Purchase Agreement and deliver the deposit in the form of a wire transfer, cashier’s check, or personal check to our office by March 27th, 2026. The balance of the Purchase Price will be due at Closing on or before April 29th, 2026.