Springfield, CO 81073(Baca County)

This great irrigated farm in southeastern Colorado consists of 640 acres of which 338.71 acres are under pivot irrigation. This tract has three center pivot sprinklers which consist of two Zimmatics and a Hygromatic converted to a Zimmatic electrical system. The sprinklers have tall tires (11.2 X 38) and currently irrigate 2 circles of alfalfa (one circle was recently plowed up). According to the owner three wells supply approximately 2,400 GPM to the irrigation systems. Two wells are equipped with turbine pumps powered by a 125 HP and a 100 HP vertical hollow shaft electric motors (VHS). The third well is equipped with a 75 HP submersible electric motor and pump. All the wells and sprinklers are on three phase electricity. Two contracts of CRP are located on the corners of this farm (44 acres paying $30.16/ac and expiring in 2022 and 18.9 acres paying $30.16/ac and expiring in 2020). According to the owner the wells and sprinklers are all connected together and the full section has been permitted to be irrigated in the event that additional irrigated acres are desired.

Lets take a look at this irrigated farm located in a strong water area!