Tract 1

Up for auction are two exceptional dryland farm tracts just east of Almena, Kansas, along the Norton/Phillips County line. This region offers some of the best farmland in northwest, Kansas, and is primarily known for growing corn, soybeans, and wheat. There is a lease on each farm for the 2025 crop season. Located near the Almena Irrigation District, these highly sought-after farms are great investments for your real estate portfolio, offering premium soils and easy access. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to own these highly coveted dryland farms!

AUCTION TERMS AND CONDITIONS

PROCEDURE: This is an Online Only Auction for 229.64 more or less acres in Norton County and Phillips County, KS. The 229.64 more or less acres will be offered in two (2) individual tracts. Online bidding will take place beginning at 10:00 a.m. CDT Tuesday, April 29th, 2025, and will “soft close” at 10:00 a.m. CDT Tuesday, May 6th, 2025. At 10:00 a.m. CDT on Tuesday, May 6th, 2025, bidding will continue in five-minute increments until five minutes have passed with no new bids. AgWest Land Brokers Agents will be at the AgWest Commodities Conference Room in Holdrege, NE from 9:00 a.m. until the conclusion of the online auction. Please come during the scheduled time to discuss the property. AgWest Land Brokers will be there to assist buyers with the online bidder registration process. Bidders do not have to be present to bid online, however, you are required to be available by phone.

BIDDER QUALIFICATION: YOUR BIDDING IS NOT CONDITIONAL UPON FINANCING, so be sure you have arranged financing, if needed, and are capable of paying cash at closing. Potential bidders must be approved to bid online. Go to www.bid.agwestland.com and CREATE AN ACCOUNT, if you do not currently have an account. Then ENTER the AUCTION and REQUEST APPROVAL to bid. You must be approved by AgWest Land Brokers, LLC before you can bid. You must agree to the auction terms and conditions during the registration process.

ACCEPTANCE OF BID PRICES: The successful bidder will sign a purchase agreement within two (2) hours of the close of the auction. All final bid prices are subject to the Sellers' approval or rejection.

EARNEST PAYMENT: Ten percent (10%) earnest payment upon signing a purchase agreement. The earnest payment may be paid in the form of personal check, business check, cashier’s check, or wire transfer. The remainder of the purchase price is payable in cash at closing.

REAL ESTATE TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS: 2024 and prior years taxes paid by Seller. All future taxes will be the responsibility of the Buyer.

CLOSING: Will take place on or before May 27th, 2025 or as soon as applicable.

CLOSING EXPENSES: Seller shall be responsible for the documentary stamp tax created by virtue of this transaction to enable the recording of the Deed. Buyer shall be responsible for the other filing fees for purposes of recording the Deed. Closing agent fee shall be divided equally between the Seller and Buyer. Norton County Title Company, LLC will be the closing agent.

POSSESSION: Possession will be given at closing and funding. Subject to current lease and tenant rights.

CURRENT LEASES: Tract 1- Buyer will assume the Seller’s current 1/3 – 2/3 crop share agreement for the 2025 crop season along with $20/acre cash rent on the pasture acres. Buyer will have full possession after harvest of the spring planted crops.  Tract 2 - Buyer will assume the Seller’s current 1/3 – 2/3 crop share agreement for the 2025 crop season. Buyer will have full possession after harvest of the spring planted crops.

CONVEYANCE INSTRUMENT: Seller shall execute a Warranty Deed (and Bill of Sale if personal property is included) transferring and conveying said property to Buyer, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances except easements or restrictions visible or of record.

TITLE: Seller shall provide an Owner’s Policy of Title Insurance as evidence of marketable title. The cost of the owner’s title policy and the escrow fee shall be divided equally between the Seller and Buyer. Buyer will be responsible for all expenses related to acquiring a mortgagee’s title policy, if required.

PROPERTY CONDITION: Property to be sold AS IS—WHERE IS and no warranty or representation, either express or implied, will be given to any bidder or Buyer(s). Buyer(s) shall release Seller of any and all liability.

COVENANTS, EASEMENTS AND LEASES: Sale of the property is subject to any and all covenants, easements of record and any and all leases.

SURVEY: No survey will be provided by the Seller.

MINERAL RIGHTS: All mineral rights owned by Seller, if any, will convey to Buyer.

AGENCY: AgWest Land Brokers, LLC and its representatives are exclusive agents of the Seller.

DISCLAIMER AND ABSENCE OF WARRANTIES: All information contained in the promotion and advertisement of this auction is believed to be accurate, but is subject to verification by all parties relying on it. No liability for its accuracy, errors, or omissions is assumed by the seller, the broker, the auction company, or any of their respective representatives. All sketches and dimensions in this brochure are approximate. All acreages are approximate and have been estimated based on legal descriptions or aerial photographs. The property is being sold on an “AS IS, WHERE IS” basis, and no warranty or representation, either express or implied, concerning the property is made by the seller or the auction company. Each potential bidder is responsible for conducting his or her own independent inspections, investigations, inquiries, and due diligence concerning the property. Bidders should complete this due diligence prior to bidding on this auction. Increments of bidding are at the direction and discretion of the auction company. The seller, broker, and auction company reserve the right to preclude any person from bidding, if there is any question as to the person’s credentials, fitness, etc. All decisions of the auction company are final. Online bidding will be available on our website for this Auction. If you need assistance in registering to bid on our website, please call our office at 866.995.8067. In accepting the terms and conditions for the use of our website, you agree to not hold AgWest Land Brokers, LLC, our affiliates, or our representatives responsible or liable for the functionality of the bidding platform. Problems in placing bids on the online bidding platform could be caused by internet connections, human error, wireless connections, etc. In the event there are technical difficulties related to the online auction platform, software or any other online auction related technologies, AgWest Land Brokers, LLC reserves the right to extend bidding, continue bidding, or close the bidding. If you have trouble placing your online bid, immediately call Jeff Moon at (308) 627-2630 for assistance in placing your bid.

SELLER: Val Thomas Eagal