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Keith County, NE
940.80 Acres M/L

Highway 26
Brule, NE 69127

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Listing	#19865

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Description

Keith County, Nebraska Online Only Farmland Auction. Peoples Company is honored to present 940.8± total acres offered in three individual tracts near Brule, Nebraska in western Keith County. The tracts vary in size from 150.0± acres to 468.7± acres and have been well managed.

Tract 1: 150.0± assessed acres with 138.5 FSA cropland acres and a NCCPI soil rating of 58.4. Currently planted to wheat for 2027 (see details below). Located 12± miles northwest of Brule, NE on both sides of Highway 26.

Tract 2: 468.7± assessed acres with 452.9± FSA cropland acres; 317.4± acres are currently farmed and 120.22 acres enrolled in CRP. A portion of the tillable acres are currently planted to wheat, and CRP payments offer a dependable income stream (see details below). Located 10± miles northwest of Brule, NE along Highway 26 and Road West M North.

Tract 3: 322.1± assessed acres with 149± FSA cropland acres and 168± acres of grass. Tillable acres are currently open and full possession will be given to Buyer upon closing. Located 6± miles southwest of Brule, NE, along Road West J South.

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With a variety of tract sizes, this diverse farmland offering presents an excellent opportunity for investors, beginning farmers, and established operators looking to add acres to an existing operation. Each tract offers good access and is conveniently located in a productive agricultural area near livestock and grain markets. For investment-minded buyers, the Sellers are interested in a potential leaseback arrangement, offering the opportunity for reliable rental income.

Each tract will be offered on a price-per-acre basis using the Online Only (timed) Auction method. Bidding will "soft close" on Friday, November 20, 2026 at 2 PM (MT). If you are unable to bid online, please contact Listing Agent to make other arrangements.

Legal Description

Tract 1: Parts of Section 33, Township 15 North, Range 41 West of the 6th P.M., Keith County, NE
Tract 2: N1/2, except Highway 26, SW1/4 of Section 12, Township 14 North, Range 41 West of the 6th P.M., Keith County, NE
Tract 3: E1/2 of Section 7, Township 12 North, Range 40 West of the 6th P.M., Keith County, NE

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Parcel Number: 273503500, 264500900, 263303000
General Area: Keith County
Net Taxes: $5,884.00
Zoning: Agriculture

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Tract 1 - Highway 26, Brule, NE 69127

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Description

Tract 1 features 150± acres with 138.5 FSA cropland acres and an NCCPI soil rating of 58.1. Approximately 98% of the tract consists of Class II Kuma loam soils. The property has an excellent production history, with typical area crops including wheat, corn, sorghum, and millet.

All tillable acres are planted to winter wheat. Seller will credit Buyer $9,000 at closing, as cash rent for these acres ($65± per acre) and retain the current crop. Possession will be given to Buyer following completion of the 2027 wheat crop. Seller would be interested in leasing the farm back, if desired.

The property offers excellent access along Nebraska Highway 26 and is conveniently located near Lake McConaughy and Ash Hollow State Historical Park, approximately 20 minutes from Ogallala, Nebraska. A communication tower lease provides $750 per year in additional annual income.

Legal Description

Parts of Section 33, Township 15 North, Range 41 West of the 6th P.M. Exact legal description to be taken from the Title Commitment.

Details

Acres: 150.00 Acres M/L
Parcel Number: 273503500; 273503504
Net Taxes: $1,171.00
NCCPI: 58.1

Directions

From Brule: Take Highway 30 west to Road West I North, turn right (north), and continue on Road West I North for 7 miles to Highway 26. Turn left (west) on Highway 26 for 6 miles to the property.

From Big Springs: Go north on Highway 138, continue north on Road 207 (pavement) to Highway 26, turn right (east) for 2.5 miles to the property.

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Tract 2 - Highway 26, Brule, NE 69127

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Tract 2 features 468.7± assessed acres comprised of tillable cropland, CRP, and grass. Currently, 317.4 FSA cropland acres are being farmed, with an additional 120.22 acres enrolled in CRP. The property has an excellent production history, with typical area crops including wheat, corn, sorghum, and millet.

FSA records indicate a total of 425.1 cropland acres. Currently, 228.3± acres are planted to winter wheat. Seller will credit Buyer $14,840 for cash rent on these acres ($65± per acre) and retain the current wheat crop. Possession of these acres will be given to Buyer following completion of the 2027 wheat crop. Approximately 89.1± acres are available for the 2027 crop year and are set up for corn (atrazine applied). Seller is interested in leasing the farm back, if desired.

The CRP is comprised of two contracts: Contract #11131A includes 108.50 acres enrolled at $58.17/acre ($6,311.00 per year) through 9/30/36. Contract #11079A includes 11.72 acres enrolled at $35.96/acre ($421.00 per year) through 9/30/35; this is a continuous program with mature evergreen and deciduous trees located in the northwestern corner of the farm, providing excellent habitat for wildlife including doves, pheasants, deer and other small game. This tract is also enrolled in the Open Fields & Waters program for public, walk-in hunting access.

The property offers excellent access along Nebraska Highway 26 and is conveniently located near Lake McConaughy and Ash Hollow State Historical Park, approximately 15± minutes from Ogallala, Nebraska.

Legal Description

N1/2 (except Highway 26), SW1/4 of Section 12, Township 14 North, Range 41 West of the 6th P.M. Exact legal description to be taken from the Title Commitment.

Details

Acres: 468.70 Acres M/L
Parcel Number: 264500900
Net Taxes: $2,658.50
NCCPI: 49.4

Directions

From Brule: Take Highway 30 west to Road West I North, turn right (north), and continue north for 7 miles to Highway 26. Turn left (west) on Highway 26 for 3 miles to the northwest corner of the property.

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Tract 3 - Road West J South, Brule, NE 69127

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Tract 3 offers 322.1± diverse acres, including approximately 149± FSA cropland acres with an NCCPI soil rating of 45.3. Typical crops grown in the area include wheat, corn, sorghum, and millet. The remaining acreage is native grass, complemented by mature cottonwood trees along a natural drainage, creating attractive wildlife habitat and adding recreational appeal to the property.

The farm is open for the 2027 crop year with no crops currently planted, giving the Buyer immediate flexibility to incorporate it into an existing operation or lease it out. Full possession will be delivered at closing. The Seller would also be interested in leasing the farm back, if desired. Contact the Listing Agent for additional details.

An old well is located on the property; however, its condition is unknown, and the well is not registered. With electricity nearby and the natural contour of the land providing attractive views overlooking the South Platte River Valley, the property also offers several potential building sites.

Located just south of paved Road West 40 along Road West J South, Tract 3 enjoys a convenient location between Big Springs and Brule and is only 20± minutes from Ogallala. With its combination of cropland, grass, wildlife habitat, and accessibility, this tract offers opportunities for agricultural production, grazing, recreation, and investment.

Legal Description

E1/2 of Section 7, Township 12 North, Range 40 West of the 6th P.M. Exact legal description to be taken from the Title Commitment.

Details

Acres: 322.10 Acres M/L
Parcel Number: 263303000
Net Taxes: $2,054.16
NCCPI: 45.3

Directions

From Brule/I-80 Exit: Take Highway 51A south to Road West 60. Turn right (west) on Road West 60 for 0.75 miles, turn left (south) on Road West I South for 2 miles, turn right (west) on Road West 40 for 1 mile, turn left (south) on Road West J South for 1 mile to the northeast corner of the property.

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Auction Details & Terms

Keith County Online Only Land Auction
940.8 Acres, m/l offered in 3 Tracts
Bidding Ends: Friday, November 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM (MT)

The Bidding is currently LIVE and remains open until 2:00 PM (MT) on Friday, November 20, 2026!

Auction Method

Offering 940.8 acres m/l of Keith County, NE farmland in three (3) individual tracts via a TIMED ONLINE ONLY auction WITH RESERVE where all bidding must be done online through Peoples Company's bidding application. A bid placed within 3 minutes of the scheduled close of the auction will extend bidding by 3 minutes until all the bidding is completed. The property will be offered in three (3) tracts; bidding will close on all tracts simultaneously. If you plan to bid, please register 24 hours prior to the close of the auction. If you are unable to bid online, accommodations can be made to participate in the auction by contacting the Listing Agent. Under no circumstances shall Bidder have any kind of claim against Peoples Company or its affiliates if the internet service fails to work correctly before or during the auction.

Online Bidding

Register to bid at http://peoplescompany.bidwrangler.com/. By using Peoples Company's online auction platform, bidders acknowledge that the Internet is known to be unpredictable in performance and may, from time to time, impede access, become inoperative, or provide a slow connection to the online auction platform. Bidders agree that Peoples Company nor its affiliates, members, officers, shareholders, agents, or contractors are, in any way, responsible for any interference or connectivity issues the bidder may experience when utilizing the online auction platform.

ALL BIDS WILL BE FOR PRICE PER ACRE

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Open the Peoples Company auction you are interested in at PeoplesCompany.com. Click on any of the BID NOW icons within that auction. This will take you to our Online Bidding platform. Find the auction you wish to participate in and select it. To participate in that auction, click REGISTER TO BID. From there, you will need to create a bidder account. Once that is created, you can bid on any of our Online Auctions. Broker may request verification of funds or letter of approval from lenders; bidder approval is at the sole discretion of Broker.

Access to Data Room.
Peoples Company has set up an electronic data room (the “Data Room”) where prospective bidders may examine documents pertaining to the sale. The documents will include pro forma title insurance commitments and the form of the purchase contracts that each successful bidder will be required to sign immediately upon acceptance of the winning bid. If you wish to obtain access to the online Data Room, please contact Listing Agent.

Agency

Peoples Company and its representatives are agents of the Seller; prospective bidders will be treated as a “customer” unless represented by a Buyer’s Agent, which must be identified on first contact to participate in a real estate commission and present at any showings of the property. If these conditions are not met, compensation to Buyer’s Agent, if any, will be at the sole discretion of Peoples Company.

Earnest Money Payment

An earnest money payment of 10% of the total purchase price is required upon conclusion of the auction. The earnest money payment may be paid in the form of check or wire transfer. All funds will be held by Thalken Title Company.

Contract & Title

Immediately upon conclusion of the auction, the high bidder(s) will enter into a purchase contract and deposit the required earnest money payment with Thalken Title Company. Seller to convey title by appropriate deed. Title insurance to be used as evidence of marketable title. The Seller shall furnish an owner’s title insurance policy in an amount equal to the purchase price; cost of title premium shall be split equally between Seller and Buyer. Any mortgagee title insurance policy required by Buyer or Buyer’s lender shall be at Buyer’s expense. Title commitments are available for review in the DATA ROOM prior to the auction.

Closing

Closing will occur on or before Wednesday, December 30, 2026. The balance of the purchase price plus any respective closing costs will be payable at closing in the form of good funds (guaranteed check, or wire transfer). Closing will be conducted by Thalken Title Company and the closing service fee(s) shall be equally divided between Seller and Buyer.

Financing

The Buyer's obligation to purchase the property is unconditional and is not contingent upon obtaining financing. Any financial arrangements are to be made before bidding at the auction. By the mere act of bidding, the bidder makes a representation and warrants that the bidder has the present ability to pay the price and fulfill the terms and conditions provided in the Contract.

Disclosures

Upon conclusion of the auction, successful bidder(s) agrees to sign all applicable disclosures, including, but not limited to: Seller’s Land Disclosure and Agency Disclosure. All disclosures are available for review in the DATA ROOM prior to the auction.

Farm Program Information

Farm Program Information is provided by the Keith County Farm Service Agency. The figures stated in the marketing material are the best estimates of the Seller and Peoples Company; however, Farm Program Information, base acres, total crop acres, conservation plan, etc. are not guaranteed.

Possession

Possession of the property will be given upon closing and delivery of deed, subject to acres currently planted to winter wheat (see GROWING CROP).

Growing Crop

Seller will retain all winter wheat currently planted and shall pay Buyer cash rent for these acres (see Tract Description for amounts), which will be credited to Buyer, at closing. Buyer will receive possession in 2027 after completion of the wheat crop.

Conservation Reserve Program

Seller to convey all right, title, and interest to the existing CRP contract(s) #11131A (108.50 ac) & #11079A (11.72 ac), to the Buyer as successor in interest (TRACT 2). Seller to convey 100% of the October 2027 CRP payment. Buyer assumes responsibility of the maintenance of the CRP acres, the obligations of the CRP contract, and agree to enter into new CRP contract within 60 days after the closing. Buyer assumes responsibility of the costs and penalties if Buyer chooses to terminate the existing contract.

Mineral Rights

No mineral title opinion will be obtained or provided, and ownership of the Property’s mineral interests is not guaranteed. Seller will convey all oil, gas, and other mineral interests owned by Seller in, on, or under the premises, if any.

Real Estate Taxes

Seller will pay all of the 2026 real estate taxes, at closing; Buyer will be responsible for 100% of the 2027 real estate taxes.

Other

Buyer willfully acknowledges that they have performed their due diligence before bidding and this sale is subject to all easements, covenants, leases, and restrictions of record. All property is sold on an "As is – Where is" basis with no warranties, expressed or implied, made by the Auctioneer, Peoples Company, or Seller.

Disclaimer

All property boundaries are presumed to be accurate according to the best available information and knowledge of the Seller and Peoples Company. Overall acres and other property characteristics may vary from the figures stated within the marketing material. Buyer shall perform his/her own investigation of the property prior to bidding at the auction. The brief legal descriptions in the marketing material should not be used in legal documents. Full legal descriptions will be taken from the title commitment.