121.30+/- Acre Marshall County, MN Online Only Auction

121.30+/- Acre Marshall County, MN Online Only Auction

Bidding opens on October 26^th at 9:00am CT

Bidding begins to close on October 28^th at 2:00pm CT

Location: NE of Argyle MN

This highly productive 121.30± acre farm in Marshall County, Minnesota offers an excellent opportunity to own quality farmland in a strong agricultural area. Located in Wanger Township, the property is currently planted to sugar beets and canola, showing the versatility of the ground and its ability to support valuable regional crops. From Argyle, head north on Highway 75 for approximately 4 miles, turn right onto 360th Street Northwest and travel east for 2 miles, then head north for approximately 1/4 mile before turning east again for another 3 miles. The property is located on the north side of the road.

The farm carries an impressive overall Productivity Index of approximately 89.2. Nearly 70% of the property is made up of Wheatville very fine sandy loam with a Productivity Index of 89, while another 17% consists of Augsburg very fine sandy loam with a Productivity Index of 90. Additional soils include Glyndon very fine sandy loam and Bearden silty clay loam. The ground is predominantly level to nearly level, creating a strong combination of productive soils and efficient farming conditions.

LOT #1
Acres: 121.30+/-
Legal: Twp 157 R 47 Sec 20 W2 SE 4, W2 E2 SE4
SPI: 89.2
NCCPI: 53.6
Taxes: $1,982.18

FSA 156-         

Farmland    Cropland    DCP Farmland

117.90       103.57       103.57

Crop        Base acres         PLC yield
wheat       50.13                    56

Soybeans    46.27                    52    

Total        96.39      

Marshall County sits in the heart of the northern Red River Valley, an area built around agriculture and known for rich, productive farmland. The combination of level ground, productive soils and generations of experienced farmers has made this region capable of producing a wide range of crops. Sugar beets are an important part of the local agricultural economy, along with wheat, soybeans, canola, corn, potatoes, and other specialty crops. American Crystal Sugar describes the Red River Valley as the heart of U.S. beet sugar production, with its grower-owned cooperative deeply tied to the farms and communities throughout northwestern Minnesota and eastern North Dakota.

The farming infrastructure surrounding this property is another major advantage. Grain storage and marketing options are available throughout the Argyle, Warren, Stephen and surrounding area, giving producers access to established agricultural businesses without having to travel long distances. MarKit County Grain, LLC operates a grain elevator near Argyle, providing another example of the strong grain-handling infrastructure supporting farmers in this part of Marshall County.

For sugar beet producers, American Crystal Sugar has long maintained beet receiving and piling operations throughout the northern Red River Valley. One of the closest major piling locations is the Warren piling station, and American Crystal's current Crookston District information specifically includes Warren in its 2026 truck-haul program. The Warren station is part of the Crookston factory district, giving area growers an established outlet for beet production. Other regional receiving locations historically include Stephen, Argyle, Oslo and additional stations throughout the Valley. The Crookston factory itself is located south of the area on Highway 75, further connecting Marshall County producers to one of the major sugar-processing operations in the Red River Valley. American Crystal Sugar Co

Weather plays an important role in what makes this area productive. Northwestern Minnesota experiences warm summers with long daylight hours during the heart of the growing season, followed by the cooler fall temperatures that are especially well suited to crops such as sugar beets and canola. Seasonal moisture, fertile soils and the relatively flat landscape have helped shape the area into one of Minnesota's established agricultural regions. Conditions can certainly vary from year to year, with wet springs, summer storms, fall freezes and winter snow all being part of farming in the northern Red River Valley, but generations of crop production have proven the agricultural strength of the area.

The surrounding countryside also offers a recreational side that adds another dimension to land ownership in Marshall County. Large agricultural fields combined with wetlands, drainage areas, cattails, grasslands and scattered cover create habitat for a variety of wildlife. Whitetail deer, ducks and geese are common throughout the region, and pheasants and other upland birds can also be found where suitable grass and wetland cover is present. Minnesota DNR identifies western Minnesota as offering good pheasant opportunities, particularly where agricultural land is mixed with Wildlife Management Areas and Waterfowl Production Areas.

Marshall County itself contains substantial wildlife habitat. Farther east in the county, the Thief Lake Wildlife Management Area system includes tens of thousands of acres of managed wetlands, grasslands and brush habitat, with the area known for waterfowl, deer, grouse and other wildlife. The DNR manages more than 116,000 acres of Wildlife Management Areas within its broader Thief Lake work area, including important waterfowl habitat and public hunting opportunities. While this particular farm is first and foremost highly productive agricultural ground, the broader Marshall County landscape gives owners the added benefit of being surrounded by one of northwestern Minnesota's diverse farming and outdoor regions.

Whether you are a neighboring producer looking to add quality acres, an investor searching for productive agricultural ground, or a landowner wanting to expand a long-term farmland portfolio, this property checks a lot of boxes. With 121.30± deeded acres, strong soil ratings, productive cropland, nearby grain and sugar beet infrastructure, and a location in a farming community that has been built around agriculture for generations, this is a quality piece of Marshall County farmland with long-term agricultural value.

**NOTE**

A current farm lease is in place through December 31, 2027, giving a buyer established rental income while securing ownership of quality Marshall County farmland for the future.