LAND AUCTION - 1,360± AC CROPLAND & GRASS - NORTON & GRAHAM COUNTY, KS

The Clarence M. Tien Estate will offer 1,360± acres of Northwest Kansas land at Absolute Public Auction on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 10:30 AM CDT at St. Francis Parish Hall in Norton, Kansas. Located across Norton and Graham Counties, this exceptional agricultural property will be offered in five individual tracts featuring productive cropland, expansive grassland, income-producing CRP acreage, mineral rights, wildlife habitat and additional agricultural income potential. With opportunities for grain farmers, cattle producers, hunters and land investors, bidders can select the tract that best complements their operation or investment goals. Bidding will be available in person, online or by phone. All online and phone bidders must register and receive approval before the auction. Tract 1 consists of 160± acres located in the NE/4 of Section 22-4-23 in Norton County. This tract includes approximately 72.27 cropland acres and 87.73± grass acres. The cropland includes established wheat and corn base acres, while the balance provides grassland suitable for grazing, recreation and wildlife habitat. Tract 2 consists of 320± acres located in the S/2 of Section 10-4-23 in Norton County. The property includes approximately 73.19 cropland acres and 240± grass acres. This diverse half-section combines productive agricultural land with a substantial block of grassland, creating an attractive opportunity for area farmers, cattlemen and land investors. Tract 3 consists of 240± acres located in the NE/4 and E/2SE/4 of Section 21-4-22 in Norton County. This tract includes approximately 148.97± grass acres and 91.5 CRP acres. The CRP contract provides an annual payment of approximately $3,550 and is scheduled to expire September 30, 2030. The combination of established grass, conservation cover and varied habitat also creates excellent hunting and recreational potential. Tract 4 consists of 320± acres located in the NE/4 and E/2W/2 of Section 28-6-23 in Graham County. The property includes approximately 307.47± grass acres, a water well and an additional saltwater-disposal payment of approximately $6,000 per year. The Seller will provide a survey, with the water well surveyed as part of Tract 4. This tract offers an appealing combination of grazing, recreational and investment potential with supplemental annual income. Tract 5 consists of 320± acres located in the NE/4 of Section 29-6-23 and W/2W/2 of Section 28-6-23 in Graham County. This tract includes approximately 37.30± grass acres and 284.41 CRP acres. The CRP contract provides an annual payment of approximately $9,386 and is scheduled to expire September 30, 2030. With extensive conservation cover and established annual income, the tract offers strong appeal to land investors, conservation-minded buyers and hunters. The Seller will provide a survey. All of the Seller’s mineral interests will transfer to the successful buyers. Any future FSA payments will follow the crops and be paid according to FSA regulations. The Seller will retain the entire 2026 CRP payment, and the tenant will retain the entire 2026 corn crop. Possession will be delivered at closing on the CRP acres and open cropland, following the 2026 fall harvest on acres planted to corn, and on December 1, 2026, for the grassland. This absolute Kansas land auction provides buyers with a rare opportunity to compete for quality cropland, grazing land, CRP income and recreational acreage without a reserve. Whether you are expanding an existing farming or cattle operation, building a land investment portfolio, seeking dependable conservation income or looking for Kansas hunting property, this diverse offering deserves your attention. Ten percent of the purchase price is due on the day of the auction, with the balance due at closing on or before November 5, 2026. Bidding is not contingent upon financing, and any necessary financing must be arranged and approved before the auction. The 2026 real estate taxes will be prorated to closing. Announcements made on the day of the sale will take precedence over previously published information. For property details, maps, bidding assistance or additional information about any individual tract, contact Lance Wolters with Farm & Ranch Realty, Inc. at 785-476-5096.