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Premier Ranchland in Tallulah, Louisiana
Property Overview:
- Location: Quebec Road, Madison Parish, Louisiana
- Size: 1,478.25 acres
- Listing Price: $11,500,000
- Land Use: 96.4% tillable cropland (approximately 1,425 acres)
- Irrigation Systems:
- Center Pivot Irrigation: 570 acres irrigated by 3 Valley 8000 center pivots powered by John Deere units.
- Row Fall Irrigation: 685 acres irrigated through advanced row fall systems.
- Water Infrastructure: 7 turbine wells and 16 risers ensuring consistent and efficient water supply.
Soil Composition:
- Primary Soil Types:
- Class III Sharkey Clay: Renowned for excellent drainage and high fertility, ideal for row crops.
- Class II Soils: Covering 7% of cropland, enhancing soil versatility.
- Precision Grading: 351 acres precision graded with additional land formed for optimal irrigation efficiency.
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Irrigation & Yield
Uses & Water Management
Location & Investment Potential
Irrigation & Yield
Irrigation Information:
- Center Pivots:
- Models: Valley 8000
- Lengths: 1,450’, 1,450’, and 1,780’ with end guns for maximum coverage.
- Condition: Excellent, with well-maintained John Deere power units.
- Row Fall Systems: Efficiently irrigate 685 acres, supporting diverse crop rotations.
County Farm Service Administration (FSA) Yield Information:
- Corn:
- Yield: 160 bushels per acre
- Market Price (2024): $4.88 per bushel
- Soybeans:
- Yield: 52 bushels per acre
- Market Price (2024): $11.55 per bushel
- Additional Income: Estimated government assistance payments at $15 per acre
Uses & Water Management
Highest and Best Use:
- Primary Use: Continued use for high-yield row crop farming.
- Potential Uses:
- Agricultural Production: Optimal for corn and soybean cultivation.
- Livestock Grazing: With extensive pasture lands, suitable for cattle or other livestock.
- Future Development: Possibility for agribusiness expansion or value-added agricultural processing facilities.
Canal & Water Management:
- Water Sources: One relift from Despair Lake.
- Drainage Systems: Effective drainage ditches reducing flood risks and managing excess water efficiently.
- Flood Zone: 65% of the property is in a flood hazard area, but current infrastructure ensures minimal impact on farming operations.
Location & Investment Potential
Location Information:
- Accessibility:
- Road Access: Frontage on Quebec Road, a publicly maintained asphalt road, with easy connections to Highway 80 and Interstate 20.
- Transportation: Convenient access for transporting crops to nearby markets and cooperatives.
- Proximity to Amenities: Close to major amenities in Madison Parish and regional centers, facilitating operational logistics and quality of life for farm personnel.
Overview of Farming Needs & Investment Potential:
- Operational Efficiency: Established irrigation systems and precision-graded fields reduce operational costs and increase crop yields.
- Market Demand: High demand for row crops like corn and soybeans ensures steady income streams.
- Investment Growth: Limited supply of high-quality, irrigated farmland in Madison Parish presents significant appreciation potential.
- Sustainability: Robust water management systems and fertile soil support sustainable farming practices, appealing to environmentally conscious investors.
- Income Stability: Diversified income through crop production and potential government assistance payments provides financial stability and risk mitigation.
- Tax Benefits: Low property taxes at $2.72 per acre, significantly below neighboring states, enhancing overall investment returns.
