8 Broadcaster Press August 27, 2019 www.broadcasteronline.com USDA Invests In Energy Efficiency Improvements To Help Farmers, Rural Businesses And Ag Producers LAND AUCTION +/-854.48 Acres of Productive Well Located Clay and Yankton County, SD Land - Situated on the Wakonda, SD and Irene, SD Area – Inclusive of Farms That Include Parcels With High Percentages Tillable & High Quality Cropland, Parcels with a Mixture of Cropland & Some Hunting & Recreational Wildlife Habitat – An Offering of Land With This Many Acres Will Have Land Suitable for Land Buyers of Varying Interests Including Row Crop Operators, Crop/Livestock Operators, Investors, Hunters & Wildlife Enthusiasts & Others In the Market for Southeastern SD Land! As both Leon and Wanetta Madsen are deceased, the Trustee of the Leon Madsen Residuary Trust, First Premier Bank Trust Dept., will offer the following real property at auction with the auction to be held On Site at each of the designated sale locations and sale times on … WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 SALE TIMES: FARMS #1, #2 & #3 – 622.91 Acres - 10:00 AM & FARM #4 – 231.57 Acres - 2:00 PM Auctioneer’s Note: This auction presents an opportunity to purchase 4 distinctly different parcels of Clay & Yankton County, SD land – Some with very high percentages of high quality cropland, some with mixtures of cropland and pasture and some with a mixture of cropland and hunting and recreational attributes. We will offer FARMS #1, #2 & #3 - On Site at FARM #1 – Located from Irene, SD (Watertower – Main Street & Hazel Ave) – 1 ½ miles east on Hwy. #46 and 1 mile south on 454th Ave., with the NE Corner of the Farm #1 & the NW Corner of Farm #2 at the Jct. of 454th Ave. and 298th St.; or from Wakonda, SD – 4 miles north on Co. Hwy. (455th Ave.) and 1 mile west on 298th St. to the NE Corner of the Farm #1 & NW Corner of Farm #2 at the Jct. of 454th Ave & 298th St. FARM #1 – LEON MADSEN TRUST - +/-334.20 Acres of Star Twp. Clay Co., SD Land – LEGAL DESC.: The NE¼ (+/169.24 Acres) & the SE¼, Exc. Madsen’s Tr. 1 Contained therein, (+/-164.96 acres), all in Sec. 8, T. 95N., R. 53W., (Star Twp.), Clay Co., SD This property will be offered as Tr. 1A – The NE ¼ - +/-169.24 Acres; Tr. 1B – The SE ¼ - +/-164.96 Acres or Tracts 1A & 1B Combined – The +/-334.20 Acre Unit. FARM #1 as a unit has excellent eye appeal and a high percentage tillable, with the nontillable acres comprised of a tree grove with some abandoned structures, waterway & roads. According to FSA this farm is estimated to contain a total of approx. 331.74 acres of farmland and approx. 320.22 acres of cropland, although as a result of the survey it appears the cropland acres may be understated; and previously has had a 184.29 acre corn base with a 92 bu. PLC yield and a 116.39 acre soybean base with a 27 bu. PLC yield and under the previous USDA farm program was enrolled in the ARC County election. According to Clay County Assessor’s, this farm was assessed as 2 individual parcels – The NE¼ - which has a soil rating of .7642 and the RE taxes payable in 2019 on this parcel are - $5,502.70; and The SE¼ - which has a soil rating of .7840; RE taxes payable in 2019 on this parcel are - $5,353.24; info. from Surety Agri-Data, Inc. indicates as a whole this property in its entirety has a wtd soil rating of 85.2 with the predominate soils comprised primarily of Class I & II soils; and individually Surety indicated the NE ¼ at an 83.2 and the SE ¼ at an 87.1. The general topography of this land is gently rolling to somewhat undulating. FARM #2 – WANETTA MADSEN TRUST - +/-145.41 Acres of Star Twp. Clay Co., SD Land – LEGAL DESC.: The NW¼, Exc. the E ½ of the NE¼ of the NW¼, Sec. 9, T. 95N., R. 53W., (Star Twp.), Clay Co., SD – Located directly east of Farm #1 (Tr. #1A) with the NW Corner of the land at the Jct. of 298th St. & 454th Ave. This property will be offered as a +/-145.41 Acre Unit. FARM #2 is a unique property with a combination of productive cropland and some grassland and wildlife production/hunting habitat inclusive of a large dugout/stock dam. According to FSA this farm is estimated to contain a total of approx. 141.54 acres of farmland which may be slightly understated, with approx. 124.65 acres of cropland; and previously has had a 71.74 acre corn base with a 92 bu. PLC yield and a 45.31 acre soybean base with a 27 bu. PLC yield and under the previous USDA farm program was enrolled in the ARC County election. According to Clay Co. Assessor, this farm was assessed as 2 individual parcels – The W½ NW¼ which has a soil rating of .6777- RE taxes payable in 2019 on this parcel are - $2,215.08; and the W½ NE¼ NW¼ & SW¼ NW¼ which has a soil rating of .6913 - RE taxes payable in 2019 on this parcel are - $1,811.42; info. from Surety Agri-Data, Inc. indicates as a whole this property in its entirety has a wtd soil rating of 74.3, with the predominate soils on the cropland acres comprised primarily of Class I & II soils, with lower quality soils in the grassland, drainage and non-tillable acres. The general topography of the cropland acres is gently rolling to rolling, and the topography of the grassland/non-cropland/hunting acres being somewhat variable. FARM #3 – LEON MADSEN TRUST - +/-143.3 Acres of Star Twp. Clay Co., SD Land – LEGAL DESC.: The SE¼ of Sec. 20, T. 95N., R. 53W., (Star Twp.), Clay Co., SD – Located from Irene, SD (Watertower – Main St. & Hazel Ave) – 1½ miles east on Hwy. #46 and 3½ miles south on 454th Ave. to the NE Corner of the Land; Located from the SE Corner of FARM #1 – 1½ miles south; or from Wakonda, SD – 1 mile north on Co. Hwy. (455th Ave.) & 1 mile west on 301st Ave. to the SE Corner of the Land at the Jct. of 301st St. & 454th Ave. This property will be offered as a +/-143.3 Acre Unit. FARM #3 is a unique property with a combination of productive cropland and some excellent hunting and wildlife production habitat comprised of a mixture of remnants of an old farmstead & mature tree grove, lowland/slough acres and other hunting & recreational acres. According to FSA this farm is estimated to contain a total of approx. 147.33 acres of farmland and approx. 118.27 acres of cropland, although as a result of the survey it appears the cropland acres may be slightly overstated, and previously has had a 68.09 acre corn base with a 92 bu. PLC yield and a 43.01 acre soybean base with a 27 bu. PLC yield and under the previous USDA farm program was enrolled in the ARC County election. According to Clay Co. Assessor this farm was assessed as 1 parcel and has a soil rating of .4806- RE taxes payable in 2019 on this parcel are - $3,017.86; info. Obtained from Surety Agri-Data, Inc. indicates as a whole this property in its entirety has a wtd soil rating of 65.1. According to the Clay Co. Assessor, the acres in this property are stated to be approx. 155.56 acres. This property surveyed at 151.35 total acres. However, within those 151.35 acres are 8.05 acres that lie between a fence and the northern boundary of the property. Therefore, the acres being sold have been decreased by 8.05 acres to account for this possible boundary issue. On the other hand, there are approx. 9.2 acres lying east of the property line but west of the existing roadway (454th Ave.) which the current owners have occupied. This amount is not included in the acres being sold, but the buyer may have occupancy of this amount. The property will be conveyed with a Trustee’s Deed to the 143.3 acres, and the Trust’s interest to the North and to the East will be conveyed by Quit Claim deeds with no charge for those areas. 2:00 PM - FARM #4 – LEON MADSEN TRUST - +/-231.57 Acres of Turkey Valley Twp., Yankton Co., SD Land – LEGAL DESC.: The S½ NE¼ of Sec. 12, T. 96N., R. 54W.; together with the SE¼ of Sec. 12, T. 96N., R. 54W.; Exc. Madsen Tr. A Contained Therein; (Turkey Valley Twp.), Yankton Co., SD. To be offered “On Site” at FARM #4 – Located from Irene, SD (Jct. of Hwy. #46 & 452nd Ave.), 4 miles north on Co. Hwy. (452nd Ave) to the SE Corner of the land at the Jct. of 293rd St. & 452nd Ave.; or from Viborg, SD – 4 miles west on 291st St, then 1¼ miles south on 452nd Ave. This property will be offered as a +/-231.57 Acre Unit. FARM #4 is a well located parcel of land with a combination of productive cropland, some pasture, a couple nontillable pockets and roads. According to FSA this farm is estimated to contain a total of approx. 232.06 acres of farmland, which may be slightly overstated as a result of the survey, and approx. 193.05 acres of cropland and previously has had a 88.8 acre corn base with an 85 bu. PLC yield, a 9.4 acre soybean base with a 38 bu. PLC yield and a 9.0 acre wheat base with a 25 bu. PLC yield under the previous USDA farm program was enrolled in the ARC County election. The nontillable acres on this farm are comprised primarily of grassland, drainage, some lowland pockets, trees & roads. According to the Yankton Co. Assessor, this farm was assessed as 1 parcel which has a soil rating of .775 and the RE taxes payable in 2019 on this parcel are - $5,951.20; by comparison info. obtained from Surety Agri-Data, Inc. indicates as a whole this property in its entirety has a wtd soil rating of an 80, with the predominate soils on the cropland acres comprised primarily of Class I, II & III soils; and lower quality soils in the grassland and non-tillable acres. The general topography of the cropland acres is gently rolling slightly hilly and the topography of the grassland/non-cropland/hunting acres being somewhat variable. TERMS: Cash - A 10% non-refundable down payment sale day & balance on or before Nov. 22, 2019 w/possession subject to the rights of the existing tenant to harvest the 2019 standing crops and the terms and provisions of the lease which expires on Feb 29, 2020. Information contained herein is intended to be correct but is not guaranteed. This property is sold in “AS IS” CONDITION and subject to any existing easements, restrictions, reservations or highways of record if any, as well as any or all Clay or Yankton County Zoning Ordinances. Sold subject to confirmation of the Trustee. For addt’l information, contact the auctioneers or see www.suttonauction.com LEON MADSEN RESIDUARY TRUST, Owner First Premier Bank Trust Department – Trustee Sandy Schoenbeck – Trust Officer – Ph. 605-357-3060 CHUCK SUTTON - Auctioneer & Land Broker Sioux Falls, SD - ph. 605-336-6315 & Flandreau, SD - ph. 605-997-3777 JARED SUTTON – RE Auctioneer & Broker Assoc. – Sioux Falls, SD – ph. 605-336-6315 or Cell Ph. 605-864-8527 TOM & TED SOUVIGNIER – RE Auctioneers & Broker Associates – Canton, SD – ph. 605-987-2404 HURON, SD – Rural Development State Director for South Dakota Julie Gross today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding nine grants through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) for projects throughout South Dakota to reduce energy costs for farmers, ag producers and rural-based businesses and institutions. “USDA is committed to increasing economic development in South Dakota’s rural communities,” said Gross. “The projects will use the federal funds to help lower energy costs and improve the business’ bottom line.” Gross’ announcement is in coordination with Rural Business-Cooperative Service Administrator Bette Brand’s announcement that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is awarding $9.3 million in grants for projects in 49 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to reduce energy costs. Congress appropriated $50 million for REAP grants and loan guarantees in fiscal year 2019. USDA will make additional funding announcements in the REAP program in coming weeks. Recipients can use REAP funding for a variety of needs, such as conducting energy audits and installing renewable energy systems such as biomass, geothermal, hydropower and solar. Funds also can be used to make energy efficiency improvements to heating, ventilation and cooling systems; insulation; and lighting and refrigeration. Listed below are a few examples of how farmers, rural business owners and institutions are making investments in their operations through REAP. The nine successful recipients in South Dakota are: • Boyd’s Gunstock Industries, Inc. in Mitchell will use a $ 2,994 grant to purchase and install high efficiency lighting. This project is expected to lower the business’ electricity cost by $8,223 annually. The energy saved by this project is enough to power seven homes for a year. • Crosswind Jerseys, LLC, a locally owned dairy in Elkton, will use a $11,663 grant to purchase and install LED lighting throughout the dairy operation. The dairy milks over 1,300 cows daily and provides jobs to 18 employees. This project is expected to lower the operation’s electricity cost by $15,031 annually. The energy saved by this project is enough to power 18 homes for a year. • Farmers State Bank in Parkston will use a $5,820 grant to purchase and install LED lighting in the bank. This project is expected to lower the bank’s electricity cost by $5,146 annually. The energy saved by this project is enough to power four homes for a year. • Langer’s Supermarkets, Inc., a locally owned grocery store in Gettysburg, will use a $3,767 grant to purchase and install LED lighting in the grocery store. The store provides fresh fruits, vegetables and other food items to the rural area. This project is expected to lower the store’s electricity cost by $1,745 annually. The energy saved by this project is enough to power one home a year. • Russell Maier, operates Maier Hay Grinding in Bowdle, will use a $9,043 grant to purchase and install new overhead doors and insulation. This project is expected to lower the business’ electricity cost by $7,955 annually. The energy saved by this project is enough to power 36 homes a year. • Daniel C. Martin, dba Pop's Grocery in Herreid, will use a $20,000 grant to purchase and install LED lighting, HVAC, new coolers, and refrigeration units in the grocery store. The store provides fresh fruits, vegetables and other food items to the rural area. This project is expected to lower the business’ electricity cost by $13,277 annually. The energy saved by this project is enough to power 20 homes a year. • Larry I. Rupiper, operates Rupiper Travel in Yankton, will use a $13,094 grant to purchase and install a 27-kW solar system. This project will produce 35,707-kWh annually, which is enough electricity to power three homes a year. • Susan Tilberg, operates a family owned farm in Ethan, will use a $19,985 grant to purchase and install a grain dryer. The farm grows corn and soybeans and raises cattle. This project is expected to lower the farm’s electricity cost by $8,161 annually. The energy saved by this project is enough to power 11 homes. • Westland Manufacturing, Inc. will use an $8,800 grant to purchase and install LED lighting at the Dakotaland Manufacturing buildings in Watertown. This project is expected to the lower the business’ electricity cost by $15,321 annually. The energy saved by this project is enough to power 15 homes. In April 2017, President Donald J. Trump established the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity to identify legislative, regulatory and policy changes that could promote agriculture and prosperity in rural communities. In January 2018, Secretary Perdue presented the Task Force’s findings to President Trump. These findings included 31 recommendations to align the federal government with state, local and tribal governments to take advantage of opportunities that exist in rural America. Supporting the rural workforce was a cornerstone recommendation of the task force. To view the report in its entirety, please view the Report to the President of the United States from the Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity (PDF, 5.4 MB). In addition, to view the categories of the recommendations, please view the Rural Prosperity infographic (PDF, 190 KB). USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. 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