shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com December 31, 2019 • Page 7 AUCTIONS Noem Statement On RFS Final Rule PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem today issued the following statement on the Environmental Protection Agency’s ruling to establish the required renewable volumes under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program for 2020: “President Trump made a promise to South Dakota farmers, and the rule the EPA announced today fails to hit that mark,” said Noem. “I appreciate the EPA’s efforts to bolster ethanol production across the country, but South Dakota producers deserve better. I will be communicating with EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler and President Trump on this issue.” In a joint October letter sent to the EPA from Noem and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Noem said that the agency’s proposed rules “demonstrate that EPA is oblivious to the harm it has caused.” In the past three years, the EPA has issued 85 small refinery waivers, representing a loss of over 4.3 billion gallons of biofuels. “While this rule needs more work, I’m grateful to the administration for fighting for American farmers and ranchers. I am glad to see the EPA building off our win to permit year-round sales of E-15 in their work to develop an infrastructure program. Increased ethanol production is absolutely critical for South Dakota producers as recent years have seen lower commodity prices and unstable market conditions,” Noem concluded. Noem currently serves as vice chair of the Governors’ Biofuels Coalition. Formerly serving as co-chair of the Congressional Biofuels Caucus, Noem has been a leading ethanol advocate. She has met on numerous occasions with President Trump and top administration officials on the topic. Machinery Consignment AUCTION Saturday, Feb. 15 -- 10 a.m. We are currently taking consignments for our annual spring machinery consignment sale to be held at the Avon COOP Farm and Ranch Store We are once again expecting a large selection of tractors, tillage, planting and haying equipment as well as vehicles, trailers, harvest, and livestock equipment. To consign your items contact Cody Peterson at 605-682-1652, Lee Wittmeier at 605-464-1937 or Glen Peterson at 605-369-2638 fcsamerica.com THERE’S A REASON REAL ESTATE BUYERS LAND WITH US. When you ?nance farmland with us, you aren’t just another customer – you are a customer-owner. So along with our attractive rates and exceptional terms, you get a voice in how we work and a share of what we earn in the form of cash-back dividends. Call us to learn more. YANKTON OFFICE: 605-665-9675 OR 800-658-3631 620+/- Acres of High-Quality, Clay County, SD Farmland 373 Acres Irrigated — 1/3rd Mile of Missouri River Frontage! ESTATE Thursday, January 16th • 10:00 a.m. Auction Location: Eagles Club, 114 W. Main St, Vermillion, SD This is truly a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to purchase high-quality, irrigated farmland plus a rare chance to own a large tract of undeveloped, Missouri River Frontage! Auction includes: Tracts 1, 2 & 3 Location: Located approximately 3 1/2-miles Southeast of Vermillion on Burbank Road/S. Railroad Street or 1 1/2-miles Northwest of Burbank on Burbank Road/S. Railroad St. Watch for signs. Tract 1: This is the land located on the North Side of Burbank Road. Legal: W 1/2, SE 1/4 N of RR; E 1/2 SW 1/4 N of RR; Lot A W 1/2 SW 1/4 Lying N of RR; Lot H4 W 1/2 SW 1/4, AND Lot A W 1/2 NW 1/4, all in 27-92-51, Fairview Township, Clay County, SD. Tract 1 is one of the finest tracts of farmland ever to come up for auction in Clay County, SD. This consists of 210.5 Taxable acres. FSA Office shows 206.5 acres tillable with 160.34 acres under Irrigation. There are 2 Center pivots on this tract with electric pumps. Soil types include a variety of silty clay and loams with Crop Productivity index ranging from 91% to 58%. Tract 2: This is the land located on the South Side of Burbank Road. Legal: W 1/2 SE 1/4 S of RR and E 1/2 SW 1/4 o RR Exc Armstrong Tract 1 in 27-92-51 AND N 1/2 NW 1/4 in 34-9251, Fairview Township, Clay County, SD. 2018 Taxes are $3,498.84. Tract 2 is also an exceptional parcel of Farmland. This consists of 119.75 taxable acres. FSA office shows 119.02 Tillable with 73.5 under irrigation. There is a single center pivot on this tract with electric pump. Soil types include a variety of silty clay with a Crop Productivity Index ranging from 90% to 58%. There are two 34’x15’ Grain bins included with this property. Info & Terms on Tracts 1 & 2: FSA shows a combined Corn base acreage of 165 with a 136bu PLC Yield and a Soybean Base of 157.3 with a 39bu PLC Yield. These farms are being sold subject to the 2020 Farm Lease of approx. $250 per acre ($81,500). New buyer will receive the lease payment with first half being paid April 1st 2020 and 2nd half paid on November 1st, 2020. Full possession after the 2020 crop has been harvested. Seller pays all of 2018 taxes due in 2019. The Center pivots on both of these farms were installed at various times between 2000 and 2010. Neither pivot has been used the past 2 seasons. See bottom for more terms. Tract 3: 8.18 Acre Building Site at 46761 Burbank Road. Located approximately 3 ½ miles Southeast of Vermillion on Burbank Road/S. Railroad St or 1 ½ miles Northwest of Burbank on Burbank Road/S. Railroad St. This parcel is located on the South Side of Burbank Road. Legal: Armstrong Tract 1 in SE 1/4, SW 1/4 Sec 27-92-51, Fairview Township, Clay County, SD. 2018 Taxes are $754.58. This would make a great building site just minutes from Vermillion. Site currently has an old, uninhabitable home on it with several dilapidated out buildings. There are two grain bins on the south-east corner of the acreage that are not included, but are included with the farmland auction. There are many fruit trees on this property and would make an excellent site for a new home. Terms on Tract 3: Taxes prorated to the day of closing. Full possession at closing. See bottom for additional terms. Tract 4: 149.6 acres near Bergen Church, Norway Township. This land is located approximately 4.5-miles South of Meckling, SD or 5 3/4-miles West of Vermillion on Timber Road. 45567 Timber Road, Vermillion, SD. Legal: Parcel C in Lot 3, SW ¼, Lots 1 & 2 SE 1/4 , & Parcel A SW ¼ NE ¼ all in 15-92-53 Norway Township, Clay County, SD. 2018 Taxes are $5,630.78. This legal description is subject to a change due to the survey. This 149.6 acre tract includes an older 2-Bedroom, 612 square foot home that is currently occupied. There is also an 18’x32’ Grain bin. Building site is approx. 8.7 acres. FSA Office shows approximately 150 acres tillable with 99.30 acres under irrigation. The center pivot on this farm is approximately 3-years old with an electric pump. A wide variety of soil types on this farm of 0 to 2% slope and a Crop Productivity Index ratings on a majority of it at 90% to 76%. This is also a very high-quality piece of farmland! Attention Developers—Hunters—Outdoorsmen—Investors! Tract 5: 141.39 Acres with approximately 1,600 Feet of undeveloped Missouri River Frontage, 64 Acres of Farm ground with 41.35 acres under irrigation and the balance into timber. Legal: Parcel D SW ¼; Parcel E SE ¼; Parcel F SW 1/4 all in 15-92-53 AND Parcel G in E ½; Parcel H in W ½ all in 2292-53, Norway Township, Clay County, SD. 2018 Taxes are $794.28. This Legal Description is subject to change due to recent survey. A very rare opportunity! FSA office shows 63.87 acres of crop ground with 41.35 acres under irrigation. Center pivot on this property is an older pivot with a diesel pump. There is approximately 1600 feet of undeveloped Missouri River shoreline on this property! Access to this property will be given with an approximately 7-acre, 80-foot wide strip of land going from Bergen Church, down the west fence of Tract 4. Timber and cedar trees surround the tillable farmland making this a hunter’s dream property. There is also an artesian well and pond in the timber. Trophy Whitetails, abundant Turkey, Waterfowl and even excellent fishing! If you are looking for a piece of property with unlimited sporting opportunities, this is the piece for you! Great opportunity for development too! Missouri River frontage lots are very scarce and highly sought after; a rare opportunity to subdivide and make into a whole new river community! The Trust has deeded an additional 80-foot wide strip of land to gain access to this property from Timber Road. Buyer will be responsible for building road, clearing trees & building driveway. Develop into a great community or build your own dream home! Terms on Tracts 4 & 5: These farms are NOT being sold subject to an existing lease and will be available for farming or renting in the 2020 Crop Season. Possession of Property—April 1st, 2020 when the current farming lease expires. If different buyer’s purchase Tracts 4 & 5; the center pivot stops will have to be moved on Tract 4 at the new buyer’s expense. Additional Terms for all Tracts at Auction: 10% Non-Refundable down payment due the day of auction with the balance due on closing. Clay County Title Company, Closing Agent. Closing on or before March 6th, 2020. 2018 Taxes due in 2019 will be paid for by the seller (except Tract 3 will be prorated). All 2019 taxes will be the new buyer’s responsibility. Title Insurance used with a 50/50 costs split between buyer and seller. Sellers will remove personal property (farm equipment, iron, etc.) and have until April 1st to remove. Any items left after April 1st will become property and the responsibility of the new buyer. Center Pivots will be included in the purchase price of each farm. No test or inspections have been conducted on the wells or pivots and are being sold, as-is; but believe to be in working condition. Auctioneers are acting as Agents for the seller. No Survey provided, selling “Per Acre x Taxable Acres”. Tracts will be sold in auction order. Tracts 4 & 5 will be combined and offered as a single tract; no other tracts will be combined. Note: Wow, what an opportunity! While there has been a substantial amount of farmland change hands in our county this year; none of it compares to the quality of these farms! These are tracts that you will be proud to own and add to your current farming operation. Full information packets with maps available by request. Watch for signs on the property and “Girard Auction” Flags on the corners! Refreshments provided by Farm Credit Services of America. Francis M. Armstrong Family Trust and June W. Armstrong Living Trust—Owners. Robin Armstrong-Thorson and Mike Armstrong, Trustees Girard Auction & Land Brokers, Inc. (605) 267-2421 • Toll Free: 1-866-531-6186 www.GirardAuction.com Ken Girard, CAI, AARE—Broker Mike Girard, CAI—Broker Assoc. Scott Moore—Auctioneer.