Morrill, NE (Scotts Bluff County)

Irrigation Wells: NE reg. # A-003189 and G-020564. Well# A-003189 drilled in 1934. The well casing, pump and electric motor were new in 2003 along with the Zimmatic pivot. Pump depth 54 ft and static 25 ft at drilling. Well set to pump 300 gpm to feed the irrigation pivot with a 15 HP electric motor. Well is certified for 39.9 acres with 2009 allocation of 18” per acre. Well reg.# G-020564 is certified for 18 acres, with static water level 22 ft and pump depth 30 ft. This property is located in the North Platte NRD.

Surface Water Rights: Surface water is provided by the Pathfinder Irrigation district. This farm has 61 acres of water rights with 2009 assessment of $26 per acre

Irrigation Equipment: Zimmatic center pivot with 34 acres under the pivot.

CRP: A portion of the land in each corner is enrolled in CRP with trees and bushes planted by the NRCS to promote pheasant habitat and provide windbreaks. A total of 5.5 acres are enrolled in this program and the annual CRP payments are $177.

Price: $168,000

Comments: This is a very productive farm with plenty of water. The electricity cost for irrigation in 2008 was $35.38 per acre. The east side of this farm borders a paved highway and would make a nice home site.