Beaver Creek Farm

Excellent opportunity to expand or start your farm in Sherman County, KS. 58± acres of pivot irrigated ground supplied by well with a vested water right, can apply 21± inches of water annually. River bottom dryland with good soil offers excellent dryland opportunity. Pair this excellent farm ground with river bottom game habitat and it is a very balanced 322± acres.

Land

Two great quarters of farm ground. 58 irrigated acres with excellent water.
Soils consist primarily of Goshen silt loam 0-1 percent slopes. There also Ulysses silt loam 1-3 percent slopes, some Buffalo Park-Ulysses silt loam 6-15 percent slopes and some Colby silt loam 15 percent slopes and Buffalo Park silt loam 3-6 percent slopes.

Improvements

1974 Valley Pivot nozzled at 450 GPM that has been well maintained. All new gear boxes and center drives installed within the last year. AgSense 4G module installed.
2024 Chevy 350 irrigation motor powered by natural gas.
All new underground pipe and electrical wire in 2024.

Recreation

Sherman County offers the kind of hunting and wildlife habitat that makes northwest Kansas special. A mix of productive farm ground, native grass, shelterbelts, and pasture provides excellent habitat for whitetail deer, mule deer, pheasants, quail, turkey, and waterfowl. Whether it’s watching deer move across the fields at sunrise or chasing pheasants through the grass, the area offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and the wildlife that call this country home.

Agriculture

FSA Information:

Wheat – Base Acres 111.12 PLC Yield – 37

Corn- Base Acres – 17.30 PLC Yield – 81

Grain Sorghum- Base Acres – 77.17 PLC Yield – 81

Sunflowers – Base Acres – 20.30 PLC Yield – 826

Soybeans- Base Acres – 4.30  PLC Yield – 12

Total Base Acres 230.19 Farmland – 319.05 Cropland – 300.65 CRP acres – None    

Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources

Water right number SH3-00. Is a vested water right of 100 AF annually, not restricted by the LEMA. Authorized at 430 GPM.

All mineral rights, if any, owned by the seller will pass with the land to the buyer.

Region & Climate

Sherman County, Kansas sits in the high plains of the state’s northwest corner, characterized by expansive wheat fields, native grasslands, and gently rolling terrain near the Colorado border. The semi-arid continental climate brings hot summers, cold winters, and low humidity, with annual precipitation averaging around 18 inches. Abundant sunshine and a long growing season support strong dryland and irrigated agriculture, while the region’s open landscape and reliable groundwater resources make it a productive area for farming, ranching, and outdoor recreation.