Auction Note

This is a rare opportunity to rent 314 +/- acres of highly productive land in Nordick Township. This parcel has remarkable soils and an exceptional Soil Productivity Index (SPI) of 94. This parcel will rank among the best in the region with a crop acre base consisting of 77.9 acres of wheat, 77.9 acres of corn, and 155.9 acres of soybeans. This land is also suitable for sugar beets and sunflowers.

Pifer’s is accepting bids on these acres on a dollar amount per acre. Bids will need to be accompanied by a three-year farm plan and a letter of good standing from your financial institution. Note to bidders: No sugar beets will be allowed in year three of this contract unless an extension of the lease has been executed. 

Bidders shall submit their top bid by November 21, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. (CT). No oral bidding will take place for this parcel. Bids will be submitted on an annual dollar-per-acre basis. The successful bidder will have possession starting on or before January 1, 2026. 

Bidding Procedure: 

1. All written bids must be received before 5:00 p.m. (CT) on November, 21, 2025.
2. Written bids will be submitted on an annual per acre basis.
3. All written bids must be accompanied with a 3-year farming plan, including but not limited to, crop rotation, normal chemical application, field drainage plans and or suggested tiling plan. These stewardship/farming plans are important to the landowner(s) and will play an important role in the final decision when awarding the contracts.
4. The winning bidder will (upon Landowner acceptance) receive a lease agreement provided by Pifer’s Land Management.
5. Bidders are bidding on a 3-year lease agreement. The agreement will begin at the signing of the contract and terminate December 31, 2028.  
6. Annual rent will be due on or before February 1st of each year of the lease agreement.
7. The awarded bidder must provide a letter of good standing from their financial institution include with their bid form.
8. The awarded bidder must provide Farm Liability insurance policy that meets lease agreement standards.
9. The Landowner reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.
10. All statements made the day the last day of bidding will take precedence over all printed materials.

Mail, Fax, or Email Bids to:

Pifer’s Auction and Realty

Attn: Dwight Hofland (Land Manager): Robert Fransen (Landowner)

1506 29th Ave S

Moorhead, MN 56560

FAX: 218.477.1969

dhofland@pifers.com 

Auction Note

Pifer’s Auction & Realty is proud to present 803.93 +/- acres of exceptional farmland in Dahlen & Nash Townships. This highly productive land offers an outstanding opportunity to expand your operation in one of the most reliable farming areas of northern North Dakota. The four parcels feature primarily Barnes, Cresbard, Svea, and Vallers loam soils with Soil Productivity Indexes (SPI) ranging from 59.3 to 65.4, providing consistent yield potential across every tract. With a well-balanced mix of cropland and hayland, excellent access, and efficient field layouts, this offering is well suited for corn, soybeans, wheat, canola, and other small grains.

Bidding Procedure: 

1. All written bids must be received before 5:00 p.m. (CT) on November 21, 2025.
2. Written bids will be submitted on an annual per acre basis.
3. All written bids must be accompanied with a 2-year farming plan, including but not limited to, crop rotation, normal chemical application, field drainage plans and or suggested tiling plan. These stewardship/farming plans are important to the landowner(s) and will play an important role in the final decision when awarding the contracts.
4. The top written bids will be invited to the Oral Bidding and will have an opportunity to raise their bid at a time and place designated by Pifer’s Auction & Realty. Oral Bidding will be on November 25, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. (CT).
5. Each Oral Bidder will have the opportunity to bid on each parcel individually as well as altogether (Overall).  Each Oral Bidder must bid on at least one parcel individually to qualify for participation in the Overall bidding process.
6. The winning bidder will (upon Landowner acceptance) receive a lease agreement provided by Pifer’s Land Management.
7. Bidders are bidding on a 2-year lease agreement. The agreement will begin at the signing of the contract and terminate December 31, 2027.  
8. Annual rent will be due on or before March 15th each year of the lease agreement.
9. The awarded bidder must provide a letter of good standing from their financial institution.
10. The awarded bidder must provide Farm Liability insurance policy that meets lease agreement standards.
11. The Landowner reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.
12. All statements made the day of the Oral Bidding take precedence over all printed materials.

Mail, Fax, or Email Bids to:

Pifer’s Auction and Realty

Attn: Gavin Hlubek (Land Manager): Private Party (Landowner Name)

1506 29^th Ave S

Moorhead, MN 56560

FAX: 218-477-1969

ghlubek@pifers.com