Robert Wehde Living Trust and Northern State University Foundation Land Auction

Robert Wehde Living Trust and Northern State University Foundation Land Auction

Live (In Person) Public Auction w/Simultaneous Online Bidding! Pre-Bidding Available!

Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 10am CT

Seller: Robert Wehde Living Trust, Edward Jones Trust Company, Trustee & Northern State University Foundation

Auction Location: Dakota Event Center

720 Lamont Street S., Aberdeen, SD

753.7 Highly Productive Crop Acres!

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* No USFWS or NRCS Easements *

* Land is under lease contract for 2026.  Buyer(s) will receive the 2026 cash rent and will take possession in 2027 *

* No Live or Online Buyers Premium charged*

NOTE:  We are currently waiting for information for this post.  Please note that some of this information is subject to change until then.  All information will be updated and verified once we add the Printable Catalog and Flyer.

NOTE: This is a great opportunity to add Brown County, SD Cropland to your portfolio! 

It is our privilege to offer this tremendous package of land for the Robert Wehde Living Trust, Edward Jones Trust Company, Trustee and for the Northern State University Foundation.

This is an excellent opportunity to add highly productive Brown County Cropland to your portfolio. Producers of all sizes have the opportunity to package and/or combine tracts as they wish. These parcels are all located in Riverside Township, Brown County, South Dakota. Not only do these parcels look nice, but their soil productivity indexes are impressive! * No USFWS or NRCS Easements! *!

FARMING – HUNTING – INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES!

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NOTE:  While we feel that all of the following information is correct, it is your responsibility as buyers to research any / all information to your own satisfaction.

SALE / LOT ORDER

We are offering choice of all five Lots. High bidder may take Lot 1 $___x153.7 acres, Lot 2 $___x 141 acres, Lot 3 $___x 158 acres, Lot 4 $__x 158 acres, Lot 5 $___ x 143 acres, any combination of Lots $___x total combined acres or all five Lots $___ x 753.7 acres if he / she chooses.

In the event high bidder does not take all five lots, we will then offer choice of any remaining lots.

LOT 1 – NW 1/4 of 11-124-60 ex land platted

Riverside Township, Brown County, South Dakota

This tract is offered $_____x 153.7 taxable acres.

The FSA reports approx. 155.66 cropland acres w/balance being non-crop acres & R.O.W. ** The FSA has previously had Lots 1 & 2 combined and cannot split fields. They have done their best to provide estimates. **

Estimated Base: Corn 101.49 & Soybeans 52.79

Surety Productivity Index: 85.3

County Parcel Rating: .8539

2025 Real Estate Tax: $3,816.00 (payable in 2026)

Owner: Robert Wehde Living Trust, Edward Jones Trust Company, Trustee.

Directions: From Groton, SD – (Jct. of Hwy’s 12 & 37) – go 3 miles North (Hwy 37), 4 miles East (130 St.) & 4 1/2 miles North (410 Ave.).

LOT 2 – SW 1/4 of 11-124-60 ex Wehde’s OL 1-2

Riverside Township, Brown County, South Dakota

This tract is offered $_____x 141.0 taxable acres. 

The FSA reports approx. 141.02 cropland acres w/balance being non-crop acres & R.O.W. ** The FSA has previously had Lots 1 & 2 combined and cannot split fields. They have done their best to provide estimates. **

Estimated Base: Corn 93.68 & Soybeans 48.72

Surety Productivity Index: 81.1

County Parcel Rating: .8375

2025 Real Estate Tax: $3,399.00 (payable in 2026)

Owner: Robert Wehde Living Trust, Edward Jones Trust Company, Trustee. 

Directions: From Groton, SD – (Jct. of Hwy’s 12 & 37) – go 3 miles North (Hwy 37), 4 miles East (130 St.) & 4 miles North (410 Ave.).

Lot 3 – NW 1/4 of 13-124-60

Riverside Township, Brown County, South Dakota

This tract is offered $_____x 158.0 taxable acres.

The FSA reports approx. 159.11 Farmland acres of which 135.42 are DCP Cropland acres w/23.69 acres in CRP and balance

being non-crop acres & R.O.W.

CRP Contract: 9/30/35  Rate: $133.39 per acre / Annual Payment: $3,160 per year

Bases:  Corn 104.66 & Soybeans 54.44

Surety Productivity Index: 80.2

County Parcel Rating: .7709

2025 Real Estate Tax: $3,550.00 (payable in 2026)

Owner: Robert Wehde Living Trust, Edward Jones Trust Company, Trustee.

Directions: From Groton, SD – (Jct. of Hwy’s 12 & 37) – go 3 miles North (Hwy 37), 4 miles East (130 St.), 4 miles North (410 Ave.) & 1

mile East (126 St.).

Lot 4 – NW 1/4 of 34-124-60

Riverside Township, Brown County, South Dakota

This tract is offered $_____x 158.0 taxable acres.

The FSA reports approx. 155.75 cropland acres w/balance being non-crop acres & R.O.W.  ** The FSA has previously had Lots 4 & 5 combined and cannot split fields. They have done their best to provide estimates. **

Estimated Base: Corn 99.5 & Soybeans 51.77

Surety Productivity Index: 82.5

County Parcel Rating: .7646

2025 Real Estate Tax: $3,521.00 (payable in 2026)

Owner: Robert Wehde Living Trust, Edward Jones Trust Company, Trustee

Directions: From Groton, SD – (Jct. of Hwy’s 12 & 37) – go 3 miles North (Hwy 37), 3 miles East (130 St.) & 1/2 mile North (409 Ave.).

Lot 5 –  NE 1/4 of 34-124-60 ex land deeded

Riverside Township, Brown County, South Dakota

This tract is offered $_____x 143.0 taxable acres.

The FSA reports approx. 141.17 cropland acres w/balance being non-crop acres & R.O.W.  ** The FSA has previously had Lots 4 & 5 combined and cannot split fields. They have done their best to provide estimates. **

Estimated Base: Corn 91.85 & Soybeans 47.78

Surety Productivity Index: 72.4

County Parcel Rating: .6962

2025 Real Estate Tax: $2,733.00 (payable in 2026)

Owner: Northern State University Foundation

Directions: From Groton, SD – (Jct. of Hwy’s 12 & 37) – go 3 miles North (Hwy 37), 4 miles East (130 St.) & 1/2 mile North (410 Ave).

TERMS:

Successful bidder(s) will deposit 10% down as irrevocable earnest money on day of sale. The balance will be due at closing which will be within 45 days of date of sale. The cost of title insurance and closing service fees will be divided equally between buyer and seller. The Closing Agents are Chad Locken, Gellhaus & Gellhaus Law Office, Aberdeen, SD (Lots 1, 2, 3 & 4) and Landmasters, LLC (Lot 5). Jark/Worlie Auction, LLC and Closing Agents are acting as agents for the sellers. Possession will be given in 2027 subject to lease agreement.  The 2026 real estate tax is an expense of the buyer. Seller will convey to buyer any gas, oil or mineral rights now owned. Seller reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.  Announcements on day of sale shall take precedence over written advertisements. These parcels are offered subject to any rights, easements, restrictions and/or reservations of record. No buyer contingencies of any kind – have financial arrangements secured prior to bidding.

Sale conducted by Jark/Worlie Auction Service, LLC  (605) 225-1828

Val W. Jark, Broker Assoc. #12404 – Phone (605) 380-2244

Merlin T. Worlie, RE Auctioneer #114 – Phone (605) 715-9200