This affordable, native grassland property in Bailey County, Texas offers many potentials. Priced at just $978 per acre, this land was recently part of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), providing a unique opportunity for those interested in organic farming. The strong stand of native grasses also makes it an excellent choice for a cattle operation. The property’s location, surrounded by multiple center pivot irrigation systems, highlights the area’s agricultural productivity and value, and the possibility for irrigation, cattle, or crops.

Location and Access

The 3 labors are located in the eastern part of Bailey County of the Texas High Plains. The parcel is about 10 miles west from Sudan, Texas (pop: 940), the closest town, and 18 miles South of Muleshoe, Texas: (pop: 5,054).​

Lubbock, TX (pop: 263,930) is a 1 hour drive SE of the property which houses an international airport. The 3 labors have CR 207 (dirt), which splits two labors, and CR 217 (dirt) access on the eastern border of the property. The property 1.6 miles off paved FM 746 to the north.

The best access point is from FM 746, and to take CR 207 south.

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Overall Property Description

The land comprises of 3 labors (531.2 acres), with a survey in hand.

​​The land lays well is mostly level with minimal contour. The elevation ranges from the highest point of 3910 ft to 3879 ft at the lowest. The soil profile is very consistent, with 99.6% in Amarillo loamy fine sand. The detailed soil report can be downloaded below. The land has 1.9 acres in wetlands on the north property line.

The farm was recently in CRP, and has not been grazed or farmed since expiration. The land borders two center pivots on the eastern part of the property, and is caddy-cornered to a irrigated parcel on the north west corner.

The land is open and semi-remote. It has a mix of established native grasses such as side-oats grama, switchgrass, sprangletop, buffalo grass, and bluestem. There are a few elm trees on the property, along with yuccas and sand sage.

Wildlife & Hunting

Due to the rural nature of the property, the property hosts excellent hunting for: Mule Deer,Blue (Scaled) Quail, Bob White Quail, and Dove. Many dove, bob-white quail, and blue quails were seen on the property. Signs of Mule tracks and bedding were also found on he property. Occasional whitetail deer are seen in the area too. For those with interest in predator hunting, coyote are abundant.

Farm Details

West Labor :
FSA acres: 175.18 acres​

​East 2 Labors:
FSA acres: 349.87

Wetlands: +/- 1.9 acres

Both farms were previously in CRP and have expired, making all the acreage eligible for organic farming/grazing. The farms currently has native grasses, such as side oats grama, blue stem, green sprangletop. Yuccas and a few elms trees and sandsage also are on the property. The property borders 3 center pivot irrigation systems. Currently there are no wells on the property. The property could also be re-enrolled in CRP.