Weaver Springs Farm/Ranch in Eastern Oregon
Weaver Springs Farm/Ranch has a great location about 26 miles south of Burns, Oregon. There is approx. 2,400 tons of hay storage capability, 20-ton truck scales and a 300 head feed lot.
The main house sits next to a private pond which is fed by Weaver Spring. The house is on a private road and has many upgrades. In addition to the farm there is a private cinder pit to help gravel the roads and pivot tracks.
Despite the ample water rights, the farm faces some water related challenges. These issues could stem from factors such as fluctuation in water availability, infrastructure limitations and legal challenges. Addressing these challenges might require investments in irrigation technology, improvements in water management practices, or negotiations with local water authorities to ensure a reliable and sustainable water supply.
ACREAGE:
1,473.24 +/- deeded acres consisting of the following:
-850 +/- ac irrigated by 10 pivots
-30 +/- ac irrigated by wheel lines & flood
-583.1 +/- ac pivot corners / native pasture
-10.14 +/- ac improvements
IRR. EQUIP.:
6 – Valley Pivots
2 – Zimmatic Pivots
2 – Wheel Lines
Misc. hand lines
WATER RIGHTS:
Cert # Priority Transfer Acres
95404 1/23/1991 11671 94.5 ac
65753 3/15/1968 6473 69.3 ac
76794 10/09/1956 22.0 ac
93925 1/23/1991 12536 95.8 ac
65751 9/10/1951 88.7 ac
91974 10/09/1956 8205 39.5 ac
72171 3/15/1968 6473 6.3 ac
72171 9/10/1951 6473 30.1 ac
72171 11/27/1959 6473 7.5 ac
72405 5/16/1991 44.0 ac
93846 5/01/2006 152.2 ac
G-14055 5/04/1999 200.1 ac
94904 1/05/2007 135.0ac
86618 5/26/1983 62.26ac
TOTAL = 1,047.66
RESERVOIR STORAGE:
Cert# Priority Date Transfer Acres
94135 7/29/1999 15.6 ac/ft
CROPS:
125+/- acres Triticale
922+/- acres idle
TAXES: $13,149.77 (2023/2024) farm deferral
IRRIGATION COSTS:
Season Amount *
2019 $32,763.51
2020 $34,893.75
*This includes a 15% discount when payment is made by the 15th of each month
IMPROVEMENTS:
– 5,009 sq ft house with 4 bd, 3 ½ bath plus attached oversized garage
– 2,340 sq ft barn used for horse/calving
– 304 sq ft pump house / tack room
– 10,200 sq ft hay shed (800 tons hay storage)
– 16,020 sq ft hay shed (1600 tons hay storage)
– 20-ton truck scales (digital)
– 3,382 shop with full sided lean-to
– 1,728 older shop used for mint still
– corrals with feed lot
