Ne Morrill County Sandhill Ranch

Ranch Description

This beautiful sand hills ranch is located on the northwest corner of what is known as the Nebraska Sand Hills that sits atop the Ogallala Aquifer centered under the Sand Hills. The dunes were designated a National Natural Landmark in... 1984. This blanket-like rolling grassland provides a scenic backdrop for plenty of wildlife including the migration of the Sandhill Crane. The Sand Hills cover approximately one quarter of the state. The 3,190 acre Canzona Ranch holds large meadows to graze with excellent grass cover. The meadows sit between rolling hills that provide great protection for cattle while also being home to several deer and other wildlife species. The ranch has outstanding water sources with 13 windmills and natural lake areas. The owner hays 2 large meadows for winter feed and typically runs 160 pairs, 20 replacement heifers, in addition to the bulls. The ranch readily shows the excellent care from the clean pasture with carry-over growth to the windmill and fences upkeep. The ranch is cross-fenced for maximum management and flow. The home location contains good working facilities with excellent calving tree windbreaks, several outbuildings, good corrals and windbreak, and a modest home.

NRCS CONTRACT: The ranch has a current NRCS Conservation Program contract which runs through 2018. The buyer will be required to honor the existing contract, or buy it out. Details of the contract will be provided as requested. The contract provides significant income to the ranch.

Building Improvements:

Modest ranch home with stucco exterior, newer windows and doors, 945 sq.ft., propane heat.

Older set of buildings in good condition includes good barn in NW corner of corrals, good corral working facilities with metal windbreak. Several storage sheds and a small working shop.

Great calving tree windbreak on the north & west side of the home place

Electric power runs underground

Recently updated phone lines