The Story
The “Big Desert Ranch” is cumulatively carrying 1,400 mother cows, plus it’s bulls and replacement heifers. This offering presents the rare opportunity to own an essentially contiguous cow/calf operation that boasts abundant grazing permits with early turn out dates that extend through mid-December.
Most years the ranch takes advantage of it’s close proximity to neighbors corn stalks and grain stubble in the winter allowing most of the hay produced to be sold. Amongst other efficiencies, “The Big Desert” has proven to be a legitimate and profitable operation.
Another benefit but often overlooked is the Ranch’s proximity to vendor service’s. Most ranches of this scale are often located in a remote area that even minor breakdowns can stifle an operation by setting progress back for several days. Almost every agricultural vendor imaginable is within 30 minutes away.
The cattle go “out the gate” by April 1st, allowing the majority of the cows to calve “outside” but in pastures close enough to conveniently keep an eye on. The “early” pastures are easily accessible to branding corrals. Once calving is done, and everything is marked, the pairs start their migration throughout the five allotments and their various pastures.
Weaning usually takes place in October by utilizing strategically located corrals accessible to trucks. the cows are walked home to private pastures and neighboring corn stalk and grain fields to winter from mid-December until the end of March. Headquarters of the Headquarters of the ranch are located approximately 15 miles northeast of Rupert, Idaho off of highway 24.
The Big Desert Ranch spans across just under 58,000 acres. Starting at the well appointed head quarters, to the western edge of the Craters of the Moon National Park and reaching south to the Lake Walcott State Park, which opens up to the snake river.
The
The History
The Minidoka Village established in 1884 along the winding path of the Snake River was part of the route of the early pioneers heading west. A Shoshone word, Minidoka means “broad-expanse”, and ties in with the vision of the current owners’ vision of what the “Big Desert” has become.
The ranch has been put together by Karl Studer, the owner, over the past 10 years, by purchasing several separately owned holdings that complimented each other as contiguous unit. some of which are some of the oldest grazing allotments on the north side of the Snake River. (Schodde Allotment, which ran from Rupert to American Falls at one time.
It has been the owner’s goal and vision to create a ranch that was sizable enough to create efficiency by using the concept of “Economics of Scale”. The “Big Desert Ranch” is a result of that vision.
Headquarters of the ranch are located approximately 15 miles northeast of Rupert, Idaho off of highway 24. The Big Desert Ranch spans across just under 58,000 acres. Starting at the well appointed head quarters, to the western edge of the Craters of the Moon National Park and reaching south to the Lake Walcott State Park, which opens up to the snake river.
Water
Water Rights
IRRIGATION & STOCK WATER RIGHTS
“Big Desert” has the benefit of a vast network of stock water wells, pipelines and troughs. Additionally, it is also complimented by 520 irrigated acres mostly irrigated with center pivots, with only 20 acres irrigated with wheel lines and hand lines.
LIVESTOCK WATER
In total, there are 15 stock water wells, adequate troughs and pipeline that statically disperse stock water across approximately 60,000 acres through out the ranch. Currently the ranch is constructing a new pipeline system to service approximately 3,500 acres of private pasture which will include 14 troughs enhancing their utility.
Grazing Allotments
Within East Minidoka & Walcott allotments are state permits that add an additional 25 head to each allotment for the season.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON GRAZING
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
Property Tax
Buildings & Improvements
At it’s Head Quarters, the “Big Desert Ranch” has the following improvements:
• 2 Homes
• Large Equipment/ Facilities Barn
• Calving Barn
• Feed Barn
Working Corrals
Further to the east about 3 miles is the “Weeks Yard” which houses another set of working corrals, feed yard, and a modest barn for storage or calving.
Leaving the “Weeks Yard” and going south east approximately 5 miles is the “Irwin Corrals” which is home to approximately 10 acres of irrigated fields, large private pastures, a small storage barn, and a good set of working corrals. Typically used to wean calves and work cows in the fall.
OFFERING & SALE PRICE
THE BIG DESERT RANCH IS HEREBY OFFERED IN ITS ENTIRETY AT $13,500,000
Offering price includes the following assets
• All deeded land & improvements
• All water rights
• All mineral rights currently owned by seller subject to prior reservations
• All irrigation systems
• All furnishing and appliances not owned by employee
Conditions of sale
• All prospective buyers must demonstrate financial capability to purchase the ranch prior to scheduling an inspection.
• No offers containing financing or appraisal contingencies will be considered.
• Seller requests that all proposals be delivered in the form of a letter of intent.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this brochure is intended for general informational purposes only. Potential buyers are strongly encouraged to perform their own due diligence and verify the accuracy of all statements contained herein. It should be noted that historically, this ranch has been operated in conjunction with neighboring properties.
This sale represents a unique opportunity as it is one of the first instances in recent times where the ranch will be functioning independently. Prospective buyers should consider this historical context in their evaluation. All interested parties are advised to consult with legal, tax, and real estate professionals before making a purchasing decision.
Presented by Clay Nannini Broker, Owner / 42 North Land Co. Coldwell Banker Excel Email: clay@42northlandco.com Telephone: +1 (208) 539-7162