416 Carthage Street , Meade, KS 67864(Meade County)

Directions: From Hwy 54 & 160 in Meade, Kansas go 3.5 mile east to CR23, then 1 mile north to RD M, east side of road.

Taxes: 2016 taxes for Tracts 1 & 2 were $1,229.06, and will be prorated to the day of closing.

This tract consists of 160 acres of land and according to the F.S.A. office this tract is enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). The existing contract is from 10/1/2010 to 9/30/2020 and has a rental rate of $33.52 per acre. This tract is combined with Tract 1.

Principal Soil Types: Harney Silt Loam, 0-1% slopes, class II; Uly Silt Loam, 1-3% slopes, class II; Manter Fine Sandy Loam, 1-3% slopes, class II & III; Otero-Manter Fine Sandy Loam, 3-6% slopes, class IV

Tract #3

SE/4 of 33-31S-27W Meade, County Kansas

Directions: From Hwy 54 & 160 in Meade, Kansas go 3.5 mile east to CR23, then 1 mile north to RD M, west side of road.

Taxes: 2016 taxes were $722.84, and will be prorated to the day of closing.

This tract consists of 160 acres of land and according to the F.S.A. office this tract is enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). The existing contract is from 10/1/2012 to 9/30/2027 and has a rental rate of $40.54 per acre. This tract is combined with Tract 4.

Principal Soil Types: Harney Silt Loam, 0-1% slopes, class II; Manter Fine Sandy Loam, 1-3% slopes, class II; Mansic Clay Loam, 1-3% slopes, class II and Uly Silt Loam, 3-6% slopes, class IV

Tract #4

NW/4 of 3-32S-27W Meade, County Kansas

Directions: From Hwy 54 & 160 in Meade, Kansas go 3.5 mile east to CR23, then 1/2 mile north.

Taxes: 2016 taxes were $715.34, and will be prorated to the day of closing.

This tract consists of 160 acres of land and according to the F.S.A. office this tract is enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). The existing contract is from 10/1/2012 to 9/30/2027 and has a rental rate of $40.54 per acre. This tract is combined with Tract 3.

Principal Soil Types: Satanta Loam, 0-1% slopes, class II; Manter Fine Sandy Loam, 1-3% slopes, class II; Harney Silt Loam, 0-1% slopes, class II; and Uly Silt Loam, 1-3% slopes, class II. There is an older metal building located on this property.

Tract #5

9 acres in the NE/4 of NE/4 of 17-32S-27W Meade, County Kansas

Directions: From Hwy 54 & 160 in Meade, Kansas, Go 2.5 miles east to CR22, then 1.2 mile south.

Taxes: 2016 taxes for Tracts 5 & 6 were $1815.10, and will be prorated to the day of closing.

This tract consists of 9 acres of land (720x 550) and is improved with a nice 2 story frame home approx.. 2,500 SF of living plus the basement. The home has 5 bedrooms, 3 bath, and office. The living room is large and open with nice size kitchen and utility room. There are two separate basements (1-game room and 1- mechanic room). With a 2 car attached garage, and 2 car detached garage. There is a round top machine shed (40x 80), wood structure granary (24x 28) with corrugated tin, electric leg, (would be great for grain or fertilizer, etc). There is a concrete silage building (26x 98), and cattle pen/barn (28x 30). This tract will be offered individually and then back together with Trac 6 to determine highest value, boundary stakes are for reference only if sold individually.

Tract #6

151 acres in NE/4 of 17-32S-27W Meade, County Kansas

Directions: From Hwy 54 & 160 in Meade, Kansas, Go 2.5 miles east to CR22, then 1.2 mile south.

Taxes: 2016 taxes for Tracts 5 &6 were $1815.10, and will be prorated to the day of closing.

This tract consists of 151 of land and according to the F.S.A. office there is 121.87 DCP acres with a 10.4 acre wheat base, 32 yield. The farm is currently enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and has 111.37 acres in program with two contracts. Contract 10223 starts 10/1/2013 to 9/30/2023 for a rental rate of $51.37 per acre with 35.10 acres and Contract 1043 starts 10/1/2010 to 9/30/2020 for a rental rate of $35.70 per acre with 76.30 acres.

Principal Soil Types: Harney Silt Loam, 0-1% and 1-3% slopes, class II; and Ness Silty Clay, class VI.

This tract will be offered individually and then back together with Tract #5 to determine highest value.

Tract #7

SW/4 of 9-32S-27W Meade, County Kansas

Directions: From Hwy 54 & 160 in Meade, Kansas go 2.5 mile east to CR22, then 1/2 mile south.

Taxes: 2016 taxes were $909.18, and will be prorated to the day of closing.

This tract consists of 160 acres of land and according to the F.S.A. office there is 156.73 DCP acres with 156.7 acre wheat base and a 32 bushel yield.

Principal Soil Types: Harney Silt Loam, 0-1% and 1-3% slopes, class II. This farm is currently in winter wheat and possession will be given after the harvest of the existing 2017 wheat crop.

Tract #8

SE/4 of 7-33S-27W Meade, County Kansas

Directions: From Hwy 23 & 160 in Meade, Kansas go 7 miles south, then 2.5 miles east. Joins Tract 9 on the west.

Taxes: 2016 taxes were $439.96, and will be prorated to the day of closing.

This tract consists of 160 acres and according to the F.S.A. office is enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Contract 10198 starts 10/1/2012 to 9/30/2027 for a rental rate of $41.42 per acre. This contract is combined with Tract 9. Acres are approx. 88 acres of CRP with the balance being in native grass pasture.

Principal Soil Types: Harney Silt Loam, 0-1 & 1-3% slopes, class II; Uly Silt Loam, class II & III; and Mansic Clay Loam, 6-15% slopes, class VI.

This Tract will be offered individually and then back together with Tract 9 to determine the highest possible price.

Tract #9

SW/4 of 8-33S-27W Meade, County Kansas

Directions: From Hwy 23 & 160 in Meade, Kansas go 7 miles south, then 3 miles east. Joins Tract 8 on the east.

Taxes: 2016 taxes were $303.34, and will be prorated to the day of closing.

This tract consists of 160 acres and according to the F.S.A. office this tract is enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) with 54.5 acres in the contract that starts Contract 10198 starts 10/1/2012 to 9/30/2027 with a rental rate of $41.42 per acre. The balance of the farm 105 acres is native grass pasture. This CRP contract is combined with Tract 8. Acres are approx.. 54.5.

Principal Soil Types: Harney Silt Loam, 0-1 & 1-3% slopes, class II; Uly Silt Loam, class II & III; and Mansic Clay Loam, 6-15% slopes, class VI.

This Tract will be offered individually and then back together with Tract to determine the highest possible price.

Property Viewing: Home will be open April 9th 1-4pm and April 20th 1-5pm. Land viewing during daylight hours.

Internet Bidding: We recommend registering at least 48 hours prior to auction date. Please call auction company if you have problems registering. Neither the Auction Company or the Seller is responsible in the event of loss of signal by either side.

Possession: will be given immediately upon signing the purchase contract except for Tract #7 and possession will be given after harvest of the existing 2017 wheat crop.

Minerals: Selling surface rights only

Auctioneers Note: Lippard Auctioneers, Inc. is pleased to offer Eldo Wiens Estate at Absolute Auction selling to the highest bidder. Most of this land is in the CRP program with established grasses and also provides very good bird and deer hunting! This is an excellent time to add to your existing operation or great investment property with good return.

Conservation Reserve Program (CRP): Buyers understand that they will assume the existing CRP contract and stay in compliance or buy out of the program.

Wind Lease: There are no current wind leases on any of these tracts!

Surveys: No surveys will be provided by seller with exception to Tract 5 if it sells individually.

Terms: 10% of the total purchase price is to be placed in escrow the day of the auction with the balance being due upon delivery of marketable title. Title Insurance will be split equally between buyer and seller. All information has been taken from sources believed reliable; however no guarantee is being made by the auction company or the seller. Buyers should satisfy themselves as to any inspections prior to bidding. All financing must be in place prior to bidding. Any announcements made the day of the auction supersede all advertising.

SELLER: ELDO WIENS ESTATE

Kansas Lic # BR00049950