3330 Strater Rd, Malta, MT 59538 - Phillips County

Just 5 miles east of Malta, Montana, with highway frontage off Old Highway 2, the East Malta Irrigated Farm & Ranch is a standout agricultural operation spanning 1,203 deeded acres. Owned by the Hould family, this productive and well-managed property has long served as the backbone of a successful feed program for decades. With 586+/- acres of irrigated land, this is some of the most proven and high-yielding ground in all of Phillips County. The rest of the acreage consists of 193.2 acres of quality non-irrigated farmland acres and 387 acres of native grass. Acreage Breakdown: ? Irrigated Land: 586.1 acres ? Farmland (non-irrigated): 193.2 acres ? Native Grass: 387 acres The irrigated acres are currently seeded in a productive 50/50 split of corn and alfalfa. Annual production averages a reliable 28 tons per acre for corn and no less than 7 tons per acre on alfalfa. Gated pipe irrigation delivers efficient, low-labor water management across the field systems. This property has been the engine of the Hould family's feed and cattle program for years-proven ground with proven results. Improvements: Main Residence ? 3 Bed / 1 Bath ? 1,368 sq ft main floor + 936 sq ft basement ? Gas heat, central A/C ? Updated windows and siding Labor House ? 2 Bed / 1 Bath ? 684 sq ft main + 351 sq ft upper ? Updated windows and siding ? Gas heat Outbuildings & Infrastructure: ? (2) Detached Garages: 24x24 and 19x24 ? 15 ft Grain Bin ? 52x40 Hip Roof Barn with 12 livestock pens and hay loft ? (3) Pole Barns: 12x26, 12x24, 16x48 ? 30x30 Implement Shop ? Certified Fairbanks Scale ? (3) Propane Tanks (leased from Ezzie's) While some seasonal flooding occurs on the western edge due to the Black Coulee drainage, it has not impacted production or overall usability. Recreational Appeal: Bordering the Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge corridor, the property offers a unique hunting experience with healthy populations of geese, upland birds, mule deer, and whitetail. The irrigated cornfields are a magnet for waterfowl, adding a layer of recreational and outfitting potential to this already premier operation.

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