We are pleased to announce the successful sale of 1,110.04± acres of premium Dryland CRP located in Wichita County, Kansas. This highly anticipated online auction featured six individual tracts and concluded on June 10th, 2025, after an active bidding process that saw 182 total bids placed by competitive buyers.

The offering consisted of five quarter sections and one half section, all situated southeast of Leoti, KS. Many of these properties have been in long-term CRP contracts, with several tracts enrolled for decades. The high-quality silt loam soils, gently rolling terrain, and well-maintained CRP grass attracted strong interest from both local and regional buyers. With CRP contracts expiring between 2025 and 2026, the properties presented an exceptional opportunity for future crop production or continued conservation.

Auction Highlights:

• Total Acres Sold: 1,110.04± acres

• Total Auction Volume: $2,701,322.25

• Average Price Per Acre: $2,433.54

• High Sale Price: $2,975.00/acre

• Total Bids Placed: 182

The properties featured a mix of Richfield, Ulysses, Buffalo Park, and Goshen silt loam soils, well-suited for future crop conversion. Several tracts offered immediate opportunities for early CRP contract termination, allowing buyers to prepare for spring planting in 2026.

We would like to thank all bidders and interested parties who participated. Congratulations to the successful buyers on acquiring these outstanding Wichita County properties.

For questions or future land offerings, contact Alec Horton at 620-214-2417 or visit our website at ruralrealtyco.com.

Tract 1

Legal: SE 1-19-36

Acres: 157.46

CRP Expiration: September 30, 2025

Location: Four Miles South of Marienthal on Marienthal Rd to Rd T, turn right on Rd T and head West for 1 mile. You will be in the SE corner of the field.

2024 Property Taxes: $661.80

CRP Payment: $ 35.98/acre

CCC-505 CRP Reduction Acres: Wheat – 60.90, Grain Sorghum – 17.20, Barley – 19.60, Total – 97.70

This Quarter Section of Prime CRP is a nice flat lying piece of ground, 63.8 Acres consisting of Richfield Silt loam 0-1%, 53 Acres of Buffalo Park-Ulysses silt loam 1-3%, with the remaining 40.6 Acres being Ulysses Silt Loam 1-3%.  Currently enrolled in a CRP contract that expires this fall, September 30th, 2025.  This field has a great maintained county road leading up to the SE corner with a trail road running along the south side.  There was past Oil/Gas production on the West side, but it has been fully removed. Possession will occur at closing.

Tract 2

Legal: SE 10-19-36

Acres: 159.16

CRP Expiration: September 30, 2026

Location: Five Miles South of Marienthal on Marienthal Rd to Rd U, turn right on Rd U and head West for 3 miles. You will be in the SE corner of the field.

2024 Property Taxes: $840.94

CRP Payment: $ 43.64/acre

CCC-505 CRP Reduction Acres: Wheat – 94.00, Barley – 2.80, Total – 96.80

This Prime Quarter Section of CRP lays flat and consists of 79.8 Acres of Richfield Silt Loam 0-1%, 42.4 Acres of Ulysses Silt Loam 0-1%, 33 Acres of Goshen Silt Loam, and 4 Acres of Ulysses Silt Loam 1-3%. Judging by the soils this quarter is set to be a prime producer!  This quarter is currently under a CRP contract that expires next fall, September 30th, 2026.  Great County Rd access along the Southern Side, with an established trail road running along the East side. Possession will occur at closing.

Tract 3

Legal: NW 33-19-35

Acres: 160.17

CRP Expiration: September 30, 2026

Location: Nine Miles South of Marienthal on Marienthal Rd to Rd Y, turn left on Rd Y and head East for 1 mile. Turn Left at the Section line and travel North for 1/2 Mile. You will be in the SW corner of the field.

2024 Property Taxes: $672.88

CRP Payment: $42.52/acre

CCC-505 CRP Reduction Acres: Wheat – 94.30, Grain Sorghum – 2.60, Barley – 2.80, Total – 99.70

Located in the middle of SE Wichita County this quarter section lies nice and consists of 72.2 Acres of Ulysses Silt Loam 0-1%, 63 Acres of Ulysses Silt Loam 1-3%, and 24.9 Acres of Buffalo Park-Ulysses silt loam 1-3%.  Access to this field is on the section line trail coming off county road Y.  This field had past Oil/Gas production located on the 80 line but has been fully removed. Possession will occur at closing.

Tract 4

Legal: SE 2-20-35

Acres: 158.86

CRP Expiration: September 30, 2025

Location: Eleven Miles South of Marienthal on Marienthal Rd to Rd AA, turn left on Rd AA and head East for Four miles. Turn Left at the Section line and travel North for 1 Mile. You will be in the SE corner of the field.

2024 Property Taxes: $813.94

CRP Payment: $41.00/acre

CCC-505 CRP Reduction Acres: Wheat – 62.10, Grain Sorghum – 5.80, Barley – 6.40, Total – 75.30

This prime quarter of CRP lays flat and consists of 74.1 Acres of Ulysses silt loam 0-1%, 61.3 Acres of Richfield silt loam 0-1%, and 23.4 Acres of Ulysses silt loam 1-3%.  Access to the field is on the section line trail coming off county road AA.  This quarter is hard to beat consisting entirely of Richfield and Ulysses Silt Loams, along with gradual slope.  Possession will occur at closing.

Tract 5

Legal: SW 1-20-35

Acres: 161.12

CRP Expiration: September 30, 2025

Location: Eleven Miles South of Marienthal on Marienthal Rd to Rd AA, turn left on Rd AA and head East for Four miles. Turn Left at the Section line and travel North for 1 Mile. You will be in the SW corner of the field.

2024 Property Taxes: $747.80

CRP Payment: $41.00/acre

CCC-505 CRP Reduction Acres: Wheat – 62.20, Grain Sorghum – 5.70, Barley – 6.40, Total – 74.30

Tract 5 consists of 79.4 Acres Ulysses silt loam 1-3%, 75.9 Acres Ulysses silt loam 0-1%, and 5.8 Acres Buffalo Park silt loam 3-6%.  Access to the field is on the section line trail coming off county road AA.  There is a small draw in the NW corner of the quarter, that leads into a cropland field right next to it that is completely tillable.  This is a prime quarter, that would be a great addition to any farm!  Possession will occur at closing.

Tract 6

Legal: N ½ 11-20-35

Acres: 313.27

CRP Expiration: September 30, 2025

Location: Eleven Miles South of Marienthal on Marienthal Rd to Rd AA, turn left on Rd AA and head East for Four miles. Turn Left at the Section line and travel North for 1/2 Mile. You will be in the SE corner of the field.

2024 Property Taxes: $1522.44

CRP Payment: $41.00/acre

CCC-505 CRP Reduction Acres NW 11-20-35: Wheat – 121.10, Grain Sorghum – 22.30, Barley – 25.40 Total – 168.80

This prime half section of CRP lays very nice and consists of 113.8 Acres of Ulysses Silt Loam 0-1%, 111.1 Acres of Richfield silt loam 0-1%, and 88.2 Acres of Ulysses silt loam 1-3%.  Access to the field is on the section line trail coming off county road AA.  The CRP grass across the entire Half Section is thick and lush, gently sloping from West to East.  Consisting again entirely of Richfield & Ulysses Silt Loam soils, this field will be a top producer for years to come. Possession will occur at closing.