Foster Farm & Ranch Issue 2

1,352 ACRES

ON

THE COVER

KX SOUTH ON POWDERHORN LAKE

This angler’s paradise has over a mile of Powderhorn Lake frontage. It is only a nine-mile drive to Port O’ Connor, which is known for its beaches, first-rate dining scene, and outstanding deep-sea fishing. Harvest native deer, hogs, catch redfish off the shoreline, and enjoy the finest duck hunting in Texas.

IN THIS ISSUE

FF&R SOCIAL

2021 SALES REVIEW

FROM THE FIELD BY BRIAN COOK

Background

on

FROM THE BROKER MAKE THINGS HAPPEN

EFFECTIVELY LINKING BUYERS TO SELLERS

Foster Farm & Ranch celebrated 15 years in business in 2021, and we would like to thank all of our clients, network, and online followers for helping us Make Things Happen in a big away. We’ve exceeded goals for our clients and for our business because of your continued support and interest in our properties. It is our top priority to keep you informed on all of the top farm, ranch, recreational, and investment properties in Texas, and it is our mission to effectively link buyers to sellers in ways tailored fit to your needs. We have created new ways to showcase your properties on a global scale while perfecting successful marketing stategies locally.

We reached millions this last year and are pleased to continue to share our growing numbers with you. Look for our next report in the FF&R Fall 2022 issue, stay in the know with our new digital subscriptions, and discover what Foster Farm & Ranch can do for you.

Chad H. Foster, Jr Foster Farm & Ranch BROKER

Be a part of the conversation. Find our email in the FF&R Digimap Codes or put pen to paper and write in to the office. We look forward to responding in our Fall 2022 Issue.

STAY IN THE KNOW

Never miss a month! Get the FF&R Monthly Newsletter with guaranteed delivery. Hear it first. Receive new listing alerts before they go live to over 50,000 of our online followers.

Building Relationships on Solid Ground

Quail Hunting on Knippa Ranch | Top Left: Chad Foster; Top Right: August Schueling, Jr ; Middle Left: Brian Cook

Tips for beginning whitetail management on a new property.

4 1 3 4

Water, Water, Water!

It can’t be said enough. Whitetail needs plenty of access to water. The more troughs, ponds, or other water sources you can provide, the better off your herd will be.

Scouting

Starting from scratch can be difficult, especially if you have never managed a property for whitetail before. Each region is different, and even a few miles can make a difference in genetic potential of a whitetail herd. These tips will get you started in creating your own wildlife management plan. 2

You need to know your herd, or at least an estimate on age, sex ratio, and fawn count. Aerial surveys can be very beneficial on larger properties, however, many landowners do not have that option. Night time surveys (driving around with a spotlight and counting what you see) and trail cameras are great inexpensive options for scouting. This will allow you to set your goals for your management plan.

Bedding Cover

One of the biggest problems many landowners face is over crowding a property with blinds and feeders. Deer need areas to rest and feel secure, away from predators and away from you. Allowing them to have areas of very little pressure will allow them to rest and will keep them around your property.

Supplemental Feeding

Although many people may disgree, supplemental feeding is not completely necessary. Deer are survivors. They have been living here for much longer than the feed companies have been around. However, if you can fit it in your budget, it is a huge benefit. Whether it be corn, cotton seed, protein pellets, food plots, or any of the other types of supplemental feeding, the more you can do the better. Detemine your budget and take advantage of what you can!

Wildlife management is a long and complicated topic. There are hundreds of o ther “tips“ I could provide. However, if you can get started with these 4 tips, you will be on the right track! If you have any questions, I am always happy to help!

After record sales in 2021, Foster Farm & Ranch begins 2022 stronger than ever, leaving everyone to wonder, what’s on the horizon?

WHAT’S NEXT?

The KX

SOUTH

LISTING

The KX South Ranch is a 1,352-acre angler’s paradise with over a mile of Powderhorn Lake frontage. A ninemile drive arrives at Port O’ Connor.

“The best-kept secret in Texas”, known for its beaches, first-rate dining scene, and outstanding deepsea fishing. Catch a limit of speckled trout, snook, drum, and flounder from the surrounding waters or fish the outlying rigs. Owners of the KX Ranch enjoy harvesting native deer and hogs, catching redfish off their shoreline, and the finest duck hunting in Texas. Once an essential port of entry to the western frontier’s promised lands, this area of Texas is rich in history, wildlife, and endless outdoor excursions.

1,352 ACRES | CALHOUN CO.

KX SOUTH ON POWDERHORN LAKE $5,408,000

THE TEXAS GULF COAST

The KX South Ranch is a working cattle ranch equipped with two water wells, a fenced perimeter, cross-fenced pastures for grazing, and an excellent set of working pens.

THE KX SOUTH

OWNERS OF THE KX SOUTH ENJOY CATCHING RED FISH OFF THEIR SHORELINE

Nueces River Ranch

FEATURED LISTING

The 644-acre live water Nueces River Ranch encompasses all of the beauty and practicality of a prosperous Texas Hill Country Spread with over a half-mile of idyllic, crystal clear Nueces River frontage, outstanding topical diversity, and near-city accommodations. The Nueces River Ranch’s fertile soils, food source crops, and constant water sources are open to wildlife and promise a world-renowned outdoor experience. An excellence of nature inhabit the Nueces River Ranch, including whitetail, axis, turkey, and hog. The partially fenced perimeter and three large neighboring ranches create a current of wildlife movement to central water tanks and the wide-flowing, year-round water source. The calm, refreshing waters

fronting the Nueces River Ranch are home to various bass, panfish, and freshwater tilapia.

Rolling hills cradling the Nueces River Ranch from the west flaunt spectacular views of the Nueces River Valley while providing a complete overlook of the land’s coverage and cultivated plains.

Native grasses and shrubs stretch out from the sloping hillsides providing both fauna shelter and natural, aesthetic privacy across the greater 2/3 of the property. Planted in wheat, inner fields of long ago riverbed further enhance the property’s natural browse and wildlife virility. Soils suitable for various crops consist of an evolutionary collection of easily tilled organic matter and nutrients, sought for water holding capacity and low erosion potential.

TEXAS HILL COUNTRY

provides the desirable combination of privacy and accessibility with a 45-minute drive to Garnerfield Airport in Uvalde and a five-minute drive to urban accommodations in Campwood.

SUMMER 2022

FEATURED LISTING

THE BIG IRON RANCH

1,200 ACRES | ZAVALA CO.

$3,172,000

THE BIG IRON RANCH

Located less than 20 miles from Uvalde in the northwest corner of Zavala county, this highfenced ranch produces 190-inch whitetail bucks from a superior ecosystem reflecting 15 plus years of MLD management. It hosts a whitetail herd native only to south Texas genetics.

This ranch is a 120-acre oasis 30 minutes from Sugarland in the impressive Needville School district. A beautiful stocked tank, newly renovated home, wooded area, and 60 acres of successful hay production make this one-of-akind ranch the ultimate suburban living alternative.

120 Acres | Fort Bend County | $1,850,000

The Comfort Farm is located just outside of the highly desirable town of Comfort, Texas. This 40acre, currently high-fenced property has unrestricted development potential. The farm is within walking distance to Comfort and a few minutes drive to Interstate 10; it is 20 minutes to Boerne and 45 minutes to downtown San Antonio. This area of the Hill Country is experiencing rapid growth, making this property highly desirable and hard to find! With around 1,200 feet of Highway 27 access, the possibilities are endless!

40 Acres | Kendall County | $2,990,000

This ranch is the perfect place for swimming in the Poe Cat creek, the headwaters for the Pulliam creek, hiking, biking, four-wheeling, and ample arrow headhunting. Turnkey with blinds, feeders, and a road system in place. Located a little over two hours from San Antonio, this ranch is ready to be enjoyed.

Surrounded by privacy and complete with scenic rolling hills, oak trees, native wildlife, and Texas Longhorns. The turnkey home and guest cabin make this ranch perfect for everyday living or a conveniently accessed getaway destination.

110± Acres | Edwards County | $1,500,000

50 Acres | Medina County | $1,195,000

Located southwest of Montell, this ranch has spectacular topography throughout, boasting large cliffs and deep valleys. The blinds and feeders that are in use within the significant areas will convey. A road system is in place with some areas rougher, making it great for 4-wheeling. All the neighbors are respectable size ranches, with the largest one being the legendary Ox Ranch.

895

This 900± -acre irrigated cattle facility is located just south of Eagle Pass, TX. Eagle Pass is a hub for importing Mexican cattle and one of the few ports of entry that can facilitate cattle crossing the international border. Formerly a feedlot, this property has multiple pens and working facilities.

Acres | Maverick County | $3,200,000

Located in the center of Deep South Texas Brush Country by the ranching community of La Gloria, this beautiful property has been in the same family for over 150 years. Completely high fenced, this rolling ranch was stocked with Whitetail genetics and Audads many years ago. Just an hour and 20 minutes away from the McAllenEdinburg area and only 35 minutes from Rio Grande City.

250 Acres | Starr County | $780,000

This beautiful rolling property is the perfect weekend getaway packed with plenty of deer, hogs, turkey, dove, and quail to keep you busy. The San Diego Ranch has an immaculate and well-kept three modular home with a quaint outdoor cooking area. This neat property with diverse terrain demands attention.

160 Acres | Duval County | $504,000

The 92-acre low-fenced Steen Road Ranch is a prosperous hay production property with fertile soils and open manicured pastures for exceptional grazing. Large, mature oaks on the northern reaches line an approximate half-mile of year-round water source supplied by Denton Creek, inviting native wildlife and providing a safe harbor for livestock.

92 Acres | Dewitt County | $519,800

Owned and operated by the same family for decades, Kite Farms offers 716 acres of primarily tillable income-producing dry land. There are five water wells on the farm from 200-400 feet deep with electric pumps. The excellent fertile soils on Kite Farms consist of clay loam. The current owner rotates crops annually from milo, wheat and sesame.

Cow Creek

Eleven miles southwest of Brackettville, the vibrant 2963-acre H4 Ranch is a highly productive agricultural property hosting excellent water resources, beneficial terrain, and strategic improvements. H4 Ranch’s evolved irrigation system, grazing pastures equipped with working pens, and multiple earthen tanks welcome successful enterprise for farmers, cattle producers, and hunters alike.

2693 Acres | Kinney County

Located in the center of Deep South Texas Brush Country by the ranching community of Tacubaya, La Encantada Ranches have been in the same family for over 150 years. Teeming with wildlife such as deer, quail, turkey, dove, hogs, and even a few nilgai, La Encantada Ranches are just an hour away from the McAllen / Edinburg area. Access is directly from CR 313 or via a 50’ privately owned road that leads to the back tracts of land.

108 Acres | Brooks County | $378,000

The Wadsworth Ranch is an excellent property south of Hwy 35, just under 10 minutes from Bay City and a 15-minute drive to well-known Matagorda Beach. Wadsworth Ranch has a bridge and low water crossing for easy access to all areas of the property. The ranch has access off of Hwy 60, Gilmore Rd, and FM 2668

1,150 Acres | Matagorda County | $4,025,000

East of the Brazos River sits the impeccable First Capital Ranch in East Columbia. Named for Columbia’s historic stint as the first capital of the Republic of Texas, First Capital Ranch embraces all the qualities of a prime piece of Texas real estate. Hwy 35 frontage, open and wooded areas, livestock ponds, and new homes built each day at the neighboring Bar X Ranch make this spread ideal for development.

680 Acres | Brazoria County | $4,300,000

94 ACRES | MATAGORDA CO. SUGAR VALLEY

$1,800,000

Sugar Valley Ranch is prime country living near the city, 47 miles from Sugar Land and eight miles from Bay City in the impressive Van Vleck school district. Fully equipped for profitable cattle or horse operations, a stocked fishing tank, plentiful amounts of native wildlife, and fully fenced and crossed into grassy pastures of flat wooded and open land make this Texas gem the perfect suburban alternative.

This property has it all for a hunting and farming combination ranch.

The newly constructed home is perfect for growing families or hosting friends and clients for a recreational getaway. The Maverick County canal on the east border provides all the irrigation necessary for grazing and crop production.

292 Acres | Maverick County | $1,051,200

This 352-acre property is located just a few miles south of Eagle Pass with frontage on FM1021 in the Golden Triangle. It is high fenced on three sides with 166.73 irrigable acres; it is the perfect place to grow great deer. A lovely herd of whitetail can already be seen on the property. A canal runs through the property year-round, with a few scattered tanks. There is 1 barn on the property, providing an excellent storage place. It has been a long time since any cattle have grazed this property, so the vegetation is ready to support a successful livestock and wildlife herd.

352 Acres | Maverick County | $900,000

has all of the workings of a fine hunting ranch located in the desirable Golden Triangle area. Outstanding vegetation and cover, excellent cattle operation potential, and privacy all come together on this Zapata County ranch. Given moderate improvements, the ranch is ready for your new touch.

1,192 Acres | Zapata County | $2,200,000

is 175 acres located on FM 1986 right outside La Pryor, Texas, in Zavala County. There is a perimeter fence all the way around this farm to keep your livestock in and hogs out. The Reinke pivot is in excellent condition and waters approximately 130 acres.

180 Acres | Zavala County | $873,000

SUMMER 2022

FEATURED LISTING

1,722 ACRES | EDWARDS CO. STONEWALL $2,800,000

Located in the unique transition zone between the Edwards Plateau and the Rio Grande plains. The perfect blend of Hill Country scenery and West Texas views with remarkable topography ranging from 1,300 to 2,400 feet. This turnkey ranch, filled with multiple exotic game species, has 250 acres under a high fence and 1,472 acres under a low fence that adjoins large neighbors.

This lush 176-acre ranch, located in Needville, Texas, off of FM 442 and 1 mile off of Highway 36, has beautiful oak and pecan trees scattered throughout the property. Native grass and a pond are also included in this one-of-a-kind property. There is a home on the property that is currently being rented. Minerals are optional at an additional price.

176 Acres | Fort Bend County | $3,700,000

Cattle operation located at the intersection of FM 187 & FM 140. This property is a great mix of native brush and highly productive tillable ground. There are multiple older Carrizo irrigation wells on the property, which are not being used at this time. The 700 cultivated acres are currently being dry land farmed. This is an attractive property in a great area, only miles from both Sabinal, Batesville, and Pearsall.

880 Acres | Zavala County | $2,860,000

is a beautiful property in Brazoria County along FM 524 and County Road 488, with the Dance Bayou Creek running through it and an abundance of Oak trees spread across the property. The ranch is a haven for wildlife, boasting thriving faunas of White-tailed deer, Hogs, and superior dove numbers, perfect for any dove hunter.

62 Acres | Brazoria County | $620,000

This low-fenced ranch with a giant neighbor, virgin brush with huge mesquites, and a great diversity of shrubs for browsing hosts significant numbers of deer, hogs, turkey, javelina, dove, and quail. San Isidro’s desirable location, 45 minutes from McAllen, Mission, or Edinburg with a private all-weather road to the entrance, makes this ranch the perfect place for day trips or building a homestead

138 Acres | Hidalgo County | $555,450

This Texas Hill Country Spread features idyllic, crystal clear Nueces River frontage, outstanding topical diversity, and near-city accommodations. Fertile soils and constant water sources are open to wildlife and promise a world-renowned outdoor experience.

210 Acres | Edwards County | $1,869,000

An excellence of nature inhabit the Nueces River Ranch, including whitetail, axis, turkey, and hog. The partially fenced perimeter and three large neighboring ranches create a current of wildlife movement to central water tanks and the year-round, nearby Nueces River below.

500 Acres | Edwards County | $2,750,000

This live-water ranch encompasses all of the beauty and practicality of a prosperous Texas Hill Country Spread with over a half-mile of idyllic, crystal clear Nueces River frontage.

325 Acres | Edwards County | $2,892,500

Rancho Vista Grande

720

Located about 4 miles north of Carrizo Springs, fronting on paved road Hwy 83 and FM 1433 and less than 2 hours from San Antonio, this turn-key recreational and hunting ranch promises memorable enjoyment to all of its visitors.

Acres | Dimmit County | Call For Pricing

San Bernard

3,189 Acres | Brazoria County LARGE TREES, INCLUDING MATURE OAKS AND PECANS, LINE THE RIVER AND ARE SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE PROPERTY, ALONG WITH MESQUITE AND NATIVE BROWSE. THE HABITAT SUPPORTS EXCELLENT HUNTING. HUNTERS ON SAN BERNARD RANCH ENJOY AN EXTENDED WHITETAIL SEASON.

$10,340,000

Bexar/Medina

220 Acres | Bexar/Medina Co. THIS OAK-COVERED DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY LOCATED TOWARDS THE BACK END OF THE SOUGHT-AFTER TAMARRON SUBDIVISION IS 400 FEET FROM THE SOON-TO-BE-CONSTRUCTED 211 CORRIDOR. $5,500,000

Banker

1,640 Acres | Wharton County THIS OAK AND PECAN-FILLED WORKING CATTLE RANCH WITH OUTSTANDING DEER AND DUCK HUNTING IS LOCATED 65 MILES FROM DOWNTOWN HOUSTON IN WHARTON AND BRAZORIA COUNTY.

$4,920,000

576 Acres | Caldwell County 25 MILES FROM DOWNTOWN AUSTIN, AND CURRENTLY OPERATED AS A FAMILY CATTLE OPERATION EQUIPPED WITH PENS AND DIVIDED INTO MULTIPLE PASTURES FOR GRAZING PURPOSES. THE HIGHLIGHT IS THE 40+ ACRE LAKE IN THE CENTER OF THE RANCH FED BY BRUSHY CREEK.

$2,750,000

Leona River

1,548 Acres | Zavala County THIS LIVE WATER LOW-FENCED RANCH IS WATERED BY FOUR MILES OF LEONA RIVER FRONTAGE UNDER A DENSE CANOPY OF GIANT OAKS. A LUSH 1,548 ACRES FOSTER A VITALIZED MIX OF WILDLIFE WITH DEEP DRAWS, RED SAND, PRIVACY, AND TWO MILES OF PAVED FM 117 FRONTAGE.

$5,882,400

2m

1,906 Acres | Starr County 40 MINUTES FROM RESTAURANTS AND SHOPPING IN EDINBURG/MCALLEN METROPLEX, THE HISTORIC 2M RANCH PROVIDES SOME OF THE FINEST HUNTING IN SOUTH TEXAS. ITS LUSH PASTURES ARE TEEMING WITH QUAIL, AND INCOME-PRODUCING STATE CLASSIFIED MINERALS.

$ 5,498,810

Majoma

960 Acres | Duval County LOCATED IN THE QUAIL HUNTING CAPITAL OF TEXAS BETWEEN FALFURRIAS AND HEBBRONVILLE, THE SANDY SOILS, IMPRESSIVE NATIVE GRASS VARIETIES, WATER SOURCES, AND GENTLY SLOPING LANDSCAPE MAKE THIS THREE-SIDED LOW-FENCED RANCH THE EPITOME OF FINE SOUTH TEXAS HUNTING.

$3,451,200

San Geronimo

177 Acres | Medina County THIRTY MINUTES FROM BOERNE, SAN GERONIMO CREEK TWISTS AND TURNS THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF THE PROPERTY WITH MULTIPLE OPEN FIELDS AND BEAUTIFUL HILL COUNTRY VIEWS.

$2,655,000

Sold 2021 Sold 2021 Sold 2021 Sold 2021

Sold 2021

Lockhart

170 Acres | Caldwell County EXCELLENT DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL HOSTING NATIVE WILDLIFE AND VEGETATION WITH NEAR URBAN ACCOMMODATIONS.

$2,500,000

Santa Elena

Sold 2021

1,075 Acres | Starr County THE SAME FAMILY HAD OWNED THE HISTORIC SAN EDUARDO RANCH SINCE THE 1700S WHEN THE QUEEN OF SPAIN GRANTED THE CURRENT OWNER’S ANCESTORS THIS BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY.

$2,420,775

Pachanga

490 Acres | Medinal County LOCATED ALONG THE RIO GRANDE RIVER, THIS PROPERTY IS A WORKING CATTLE RANCH AND SPORTSMAN PARADISE. MULTIPLE IRRIGATED FIELDS, STOCK PONDS, RIVER AND CREEK FRONTAGE, AND IMPROVEMENTS MAKE THIS A UNIQUE SOUTH TEXAS RANCH.

$2,290,750

Batesville Sold 2021

661 Acres | Zavala County THIS HIGH FENCED RANCH IS A COMBINATION OF SOUTH TEXAS BRUSH, RED SAND, AND LARGE OAK-LINED DRAWS. A STRONG DEER HERD HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED THOUGH THE INTRODUCTION OF OUTSIDE GENETICS AND CAREFUL MANAGEMENT.