Whitney Dryland Alfalfa

Description

Whitney, Nebraska | 274.73± Acres

#1 Properties Ranch and Recreation proudly presents a highly productive dryland alfalfa opportunity in Dawes County, Nebraska. This 274.73± acre parcel sits in a prime location at the corner of Highway 20 and Norman Road, offering excellent access and strong soils ideally suited for dryland forage production.

The property was newly seeded to alfalfa in 2024.  In 2023, it yielded approximately 2 tons per acre with millet hay planted.

With excellent highway frontage, strong producing soils, and a highly desirable location, this property would be ideal for:

• Hay production operations

• Farming expansion

• Investment holdings

Key Features:

• Location: Highway 20 & Norman Road, Whitney, NE

• Access: Full frontage on Highway 20 and Norman Road

• Crop: Dryland Alfalfa (new seeding in 2024) (Most alfalfa in the area will produce 1.5 tons per acre in a normal year)

• Yields: 2 tons/acre with millet hay in 2023

• Utilities: Power nearby

• Topography: Gently rolling farmland

Soil Profile Highlights:

• 52.79% Bufton silty clay loam (3–9% slopes)

• 21.68% Keith-Ulysses silt loams (3–9% slopes)

• 16.94% Richfield silt loam (1–3% slopes)

• Smaller balances of Norrest silty clay loam, Ulysses silt loam, Keith silt loam

• Soil ratings support excellent dryland forage production

Location:

Southeast of Whitney, NE — easy access to Chadron, Alliance, and surrounding markets.

Parcel IDs: 230002579 and 230002578
Total Acres: 274.73± Acres

Contact Tommy Wiles at 308-360-2030 for additional information or to schedule a showing.

Directions: From Chadron, NE, go 12 miles on Hwy 20 to Norman Road.  The property sits on the corner of Hwy 20 and Norman Road