322 Acres - McHenry & Pierce Counties, ND
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322 Acres - McHenry & Pierce Counties, ND
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This land offering in north central North Dakota is a perfect fit for the avid outdoors-person. Productive cropland currently seeded to alfalfa and the large wetland make this property ideal not only for waterfowl hunting, but also excellent habitat for upland game and deer. This property appeals to the producer, hunter, sportsperson and anyone who appreciates this part of the country. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase hunting / investment property in North Dakota.
- No landowner / tenant lease in place for 2026
- Parcel 1 is subject to a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Wetland Easement.
- All of Parcel 2 is subject to a U.S. Fish & Wildlife Wetland Easement with the exception of Lot 1 in 18-155-74 Pierce County (42 +/- Acres)
Parcel 1 • McHenry County, ND
Acres: 40 +/-
Legal: NE¼NE¼ 35-156-75
FSA Crop Acres: 19.7 +/-
CRP Acres: 19.05 +/- Acres @ $48.54/acre - $925.00/annually – Expires: 9/30/2026
Taxes: $230.80 (2025...Estimate)
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Parcel 2 • McHenry County, ND
Acres: 240 +/-
Legal: E½NE¼ 13-155-75, NE¼SW¼, NW¼SE¼ & E½SE¼ 12-155-75 (McHenry County)
FSA Crop Acres: 53.74 +/-
Recreational Acres: 186.26 +/-
Taxes: $674.40 (2025)
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Parcel 3
Acres: 42 +/-
Legal: Lot 1 in 18-155-74 (Pierce County)
FSA Crop Acres: 20.5 +/-
Taxes: $216.41 (2025)
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From the US Hwy. #2 and ND Hwy. #3 interchange in Rugby, ND, go 12 miles west on US Hwy. #2 to 15th Ave. NE. Go 8 miles south on 15th Ave. NE to 57th St. NE. Go 1 mile east on 57th St. NE to 16th Ave. NE. Go a half mile north on 16th Ave. NE to the south end of the property.
Year-End Land And Equipment Recap
Year-End Land And Equipment Recap
December 13, 2025 1:00 PM
Predictions pointed to a slowdown. The Upper Midwest answered with record-setting land sales, resilient equipment demand, and grassland values that surged on the back of a powerful cattle market. We break down why 2025 refused to dip and how smart marketing, live auctions, and confident buyers kept the momentum rolling.
We walk through the year, from a fast start in Pembina and Traill Counties to a standout run in Cass County, where multiple quarters hit five-figure per-acre prices. Minnesota held a tight $8,000 to $8,700 band across thousands of acres, and South Dakota delivered wins where they mattered most: local operators secured legacy tracts, irrigated ground topped expectations at $11,500 per acre, and pasture demand accelerated as supply tightened. In the Black Hills, a rare Custer County property with direct views of Mount Rushmore demonstrated how scenery, access, and adjacency to Custer State Park can create its own category of value.
On the iron side, the story was condition and representation. Magnum 310s, 8R410s, and S770 combines led a strong set of results, proving that clean, well-documented machines still command premium bids—even with historically high combine inventories. Livestock strength spilled into machinery, lifting loaders, balers, rakes, and portable panels. Most importantly, shifting our Upper Midwest sale from timed online to a live, multi-platform format unlocked fivefold growth, blended the urgency of the chant with nationwide reach, and showed exactly how to build competition without forcing consignors to move equipment.
You’ll hear how we structure complex multi-parcel ranches by following natural boundaries—water, fence, power, access—to protect legacy while widening the buyer pool. We also unpack a simple truth: fewer registered bidders doesn’t mean fewer buyers when confidence is high and information is clear. If you care about farmland values, pasture demand, high-horsepower tractors, and the future of live auctions, this recap is your roadmap for 2026.
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