Investment Opportunity: Prime 1,478.25-Acre Row Crop Farm in Madison Parish, LA
Property Overview:
Location: Quebec Road, Madison Parish, Louisiana
Size: 1,478.25 acres
Listing Price: $11,500,000
Land Use: 96.4% tillable cropland (approximately 1,425 acres)
Irrigation Systems:
Center Pivot Irrigation: 570 acres irrigated by 3 Valley 8000 center pivots powered by John Deere units.
Row Fall Irrigation: 685 acres irrigated through advanced row fall systems.
Water Infrastructure: 7 turbine wells and 16 risers ensuring consistent and efficient water supply.
Soil Composition:
Primary Soil Types:
Class III Sharkey Clay: Renowned for excellent drainage and high fertility, ideal for row crops.
Class II Soils: Covering 7% of cropland, enhancing soil versatility.
Precision Grading: 351 acres precision graded with additional land formed for optimal irrigation efficiency.
Irrigation Information:
Center Pivots:
Models: Valley 8000
Lengths: 1,450’, 1,450’, and 1,780’ with end guns for maximum coverage.
Condition: Excellent, with well-maintained John Deere power units.
Row Fall Systems: Efficiently irrigate 685 acres, supporting diverse crop rotations.
County Farm Service Administration (FSA) Yield Information:
Corn:
Yield: 160 bushels per acre
Market Price (2024): $4.88 per bushel
Soybeans:
Yield: 52 bushels per acre
Market Price (2024): $11.55 per bushel
Additional Income: Estimated government assistance payments at $15 per acre
Demographics & Market Analysis:
Madison Parish Population: Approximately 12,093 (2010 Census)
Economic Dependence: Heavily reliant on agriculture and agribusiness.
Population Trends: Slight decline, with around 37% living below the poverty line, highlighting the potential for agricultural investment and community development.
Local Economy: Strong support for farming operations with minimal competition in the row crop segment.
Employment: Predominantly agricultural, providing a stable labor pool for farm operations.
Nearest Grain Cooperative:
Location: Approximately 8 miles west of Lake Bruin
Facility: Well-equipped grain handling and storage facilities, ensuring efficient processing and distribution of harvested crops.
Highest and Best Use:
Primary Use: Continued use for high-yield row crop farming.
Potential Uses:
Agricultural Production: Optimal for corn and soybean cultivation.
Livestock Grazing: With extensive pasture lands, suitable for cattle or other livestock.
Future Development: Possibility for agribusiness expansion or value-added agricultural processing facilities.
Canal & Water Management:
Water Sources: One relift from Despair Lake.
Drainage Systems: Effective drainage ditches reducing flood risks and managing excess water efficiently.
Flood Zone: 65% of the property is in a flood hazard area, but current infrastructure ensures minimal impact on farming operations.
Location Information:
Accessibility:
Road Access: Frontage on Quebec Road, a publicly maintained asphalt road, with easy connections to Highway 80 and Interstate 20.
Transportation: Convenient access for transporting crops to nearby markets and cooperatives.
Proximity to Amenities: Close to major amenities in Madison Parish and regional centers, facilitating operational logistics and quality of life for farm personnel.
Overview of Farming Needs & Investment Potential:
Operational Efficiency: Established irrigation systems and precision-graded fields reduce operational costs and increase crop yields.
Market Demand: High demand for row crops like corn and soybeans ensures steady income streams.
Investment Growth: Limited supply of high-quality, irrigated farmland in Madison Parish presents significant appreciation potential.
Sustainability: Robust water management systems and fertile soil support sustainable farming practices, appealing to environmentally conscious investors.
Income Stability: Diversified income through crop production and potential government assistance payments provides financial stability and risk mitigation.
Tax Benefits: Low property taxes at $2.72 per acre, significantly below neighboring states, enhancing overall investment returns.
While in college, Jay sold snowcones from the back of an old mail truck as well as from an Authentic Railroad Caboose which he renovated for the same purpose. Jay then started Syrup Systems, Inc., a family run business, which manufactures and produces snowcone and shaved ice equipment, syrups, and accessories for Amusement Parks across the United States. He is an active member of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) and has served on both the Space Allocation and the Manufacturer and Supplier Committees. His company was awarded IAAPA’s highest and most coveted “Impact Award” for Best New Product in an amusement park out of over 1,300 participating companies and continues to be a top industry innovator.
For years Jay has managed family properties, commercial and recreational, and has a passion for hunting and the outdoors. From creating Food Plots to working with Forrester’s to manage timber harvests and everything in between, He loves spending time with his Family at their farm in Mississippi.
With a Client base ranging from “Mom & Pop” Family Farms to Publicly Traded Fortune 500 companies, he has served both ends of the spectrum having the knowledge and expertise to service each client’s specific needs by using “Out of the Box” negotiations to culminate the necessary business transactions. Whether Buying, Selling, or doing a 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange, he can assist you every step of the way. Jay is an Accredited Land Consultant ( ALC ), which is a designation awarded by the REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI) to less than .01% of REALTORS® in the country.
