Waurika Farms, a 7,000+ acre beef production outfit located in southern Oklahoma, sold at auction Thursday, April 12th for $11 million. Located 50 miles west of Interstate 35 and roughly six miles southeast of Waurika, KS, the farm consists of approximately 3,300 acres of wheat land and 2,700 acres of Bermuda grass and native species. For more information on the sale, contact Scott Shuman of Hall and Hall Auctions at 800-829-8747 or visit http://www.hallhall.com/auction-services. “With a sale price of $1,833 per acre, I think we did very well for the seller,” said Shuman. “We were also able to sell all of the equipment above the sale price.” This Oklahoma farm auction was well attended with 16 registered bidders. Locals landowners thought Hall and Hall Auctions did a great job with the sale and exceeded the anticipated sale price. “This was a good day for Hall and Hall Auctions,” said Shuman. “We received many favorable comments from the attendees, and the right crowd showed up for the sale.”

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Hall and Hall partner Keith Lenard spent last Sunday fly fishing the Bitterroot River in Western Montana, where dry fly fishing and morning nymphing is producing quite a few BIG trout. The middle and upper Root’ is seeing the most consistent activity with March Browns, Skwalas, Neumoras and Baetis, while the lower river is just starting to see the push of March Browns and Baetis. [caption id="attachment_1621" align="aligncenter" width="512" caption="Keith Lenard with a nice-sized brown trout on the Bitterroot River."][/caption] There is an array of top-notch of Bitterroot Valley real estate for sale, including some of the finest ranches in Western Montana. The Bolin Ranch is 4,798± acres located in the heart of the Bitterroot Valley. Duck Creek Ranch is a 120±-acre retreat located 30 miles south of Missoula on the Bitterroot River.  Sleeping Willow Ranch is among the oldest homesteads in the Bitterroot Valley,  situated between two mountain ranges with two creeks flowing through it, and the vibrant and historic community of Stevensville nearby. For more information on Bitterroot Valley real estate, ranches, or farms, contact Keith Lenard at 406/542-3762.  

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The 640± acre Deerfield, Kansas-based Scheuerman CRP  sold at auction for $1 million dollars on Thursday, April 5th. About 50 bidders were in attendance and the 4-tract property was ultimately purchased by a neighbor.  Auction attendance and good bidder participation confirms the trend of strong values and high levels of interest in Kansas  farmland.  Next week on April 12 Hall and Hall Auctions will hold the sale of Waurika Farms  in Oklahoma.  This exceptional 7,000 acre+ property is drawing interest from a wide range of buyers.  For more information contact head of Hall and Hall Auctions, Scott Shuman at 970-631-7009. [caption id="attachment_1611" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="Hall and Hall partner John Wilden and Scheuerman CRP buyer working on the sale paperwork."][/caption]  

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Sun Valley Property News put together a fantastic story on "Fly-In, Fly-Out ranches" for the March issue with the help of Hall and Hall partners Stoney Burke and Trent Jones. Two of Hall and Hall's  Idaho Ranches for sale, Twin Bridges Ranch and Shepp Ranch, are mentioned in the piece. "Access by air can conveniently put you into some of the bast ranches  in Idaho,"  Burke says. "If you are an experienced pilot or want to become a pilot, so much the better. But if you're more comfortable letting somebody else do the flying, that is also a great option." Twin Bridges Ranch: Sun Valley, Idaho - $575,000 - The Twin Bridges Ranch is a beautifully-improved mountain retreat in a private setting offering unlimited access to some of Idaho's best backcountry. Less than 25 miles from Sun Valley, an owner is able to take advantage of a nearby world-class resort community while enjoying the peace and tranquility of a rural location. In today's market, a property of this quality and in this location and price range is a scarce commodity. [caption id="attachment_1597" align="aligncenter" width="549" caption="The property is part of a unique 1,300±-acre private, gated ranch community completely surrounded by public lands and divided into 12 parcels under conservation easements with 5 homes built and terrific neighbors."][/caption] Shepp Ranch: Riggins, Idaho - $2,950,000- The 104± acre Shepp Ranch is Idaho’s premier wilderness guest ranch and outfitting business offering the very best in backcountry recreation and lifestyle. Situated at the confluence of Crooked Creek and the Salmon River, the property is approximately 30 air miles east of Riggins, Idaho and is accessible only by jet boat and light aircraft. [caption id="attachment_1598" align="aligncenter" width="549" caption="Improvements are classic "Idaho Ranch" style and in topnotch condition with a main lodge, owner's residence, guest cottages, and staff quarters."][/caption] To see the full story click here: SVPN 2-2012 Issue

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Waurika Farms, a 7,000+ acre beef production outfit located in southern Oklahoma, will hit the auction block  Thursday, April 12th at 1:30 PM CST at the Waurika Farms Headquarters. This nearly all contiguous farm can run between 8,000 and 10,000 head of stocker cattle annually. Showings of the property are available by appointment. Information dates are scheduled for Wednesday, March 21st and Thursday, March 29th from 1-4 PM CT. For more information on this Oklahoma farm auction contact Scott Shuman, head of Hall and Hall Auctions at 1-800-829-8747 or John Wildin, Broker, at 620-662-0411, or visit http://www.hallhall.com/auction-services. “Waurika Farms is an expertly designed and efficient 21st century stocker cattle operation,” said Shuman. “The property has produced over 2 million pounds of beef annually.” To see mentions in The Houston Chronicle, Yahoo News and more click here. [caption id="attachment_1586" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="The property consists of a modern headquarters with a good set of pens and scales, a 28,000 sq. ft. shop building, a covered arena, an outdoor working arena, and the owner’s home. There are five other working pens and two other sets of scales on the farm."][/caption]  

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Robb Report Exceptional Properties recently profiled two Hall and Hall equestrian properties in a feature story entitled "Stable Living". This article highlights a few of the finest horse properties for sale in The United States, including Trapper Peak Ranch and Mill Creek Ranch. Built upon a 785-acre parcel of land in the Bitterroot Valley of Western Montana, Trapper Peak Ranch takes its name from Trapper Peak, which looms more than 6,000 feet above the valley. It is one of the finest horse ranches for sale in Montana. [caption id="attachment_1570" align="aligncenter" width="585" caption="If there were such a thing as royalty in the Rocky Mountains, Trapper Peak Ranch, with all that it offers, would be their estate."][/caption] Mill Creek is positioned on  25,600+ acres in the northern Sacramento River Valley. The Spanish Colonial estate comprises more than 7,300 square feet of indoor space, and an additional 6,000 square feet of covered outdoor living and entertaining areas. The home provides 15 miles of access to Mill Creek, a tributary that abounds with rainbow trout and salmon. [caption id="attachment_1573" align="aligncenter" width="585" caption="Mill Creek Ranch is a true legacy ranch."][/caption] To read this article in full click - Robb Report Equestrian Properties for Sale

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