Wettlaufer Farms

DESCRIPTION:
Approximately 114.66± acres lying east and north of the Maple River, along the centerline of the river, NW 1/4 Section 13 Township 106 Range 26, and SE 1/4 SW 1/4 Section 12 Township 106 Range 26, Survey Legal to govern. 

TAX ID #:
120130403, 120130401, 120120300

REAL ESTATE TAXES:
2025 Estimated Ag Non-Homestead Taxes – $4,577.00
Special Assessment – $0.00
Total Estimated Tax & Specials – $4,577.00

Taxes are an estimation only, based on 2025 tax year.

FSA INFORMATION:
Total Acres – 114.66± acres
FSA Tillable Acres – 79.83± acres
Corn Base Acres – 44.35± acres
Corn PLC Yield – 159.00± bushels
Soybean Base Acres – 35.48± acres
Soybean PLC Yield – 50.00± bushels

Base acres are estimated and subject to FSA reconstitution.

RENT/LEASE INFORMATION:
Farm is leased through 2025.

SOIL DESCRIPTION:
Gukeen silty clay, Kamrar clay loam, Marna silty clay. See Soils Map.

CROP PRODUCTIVITY INDEX (CPI):
92.7 CPI

TOPOGRAPHY:
Level

DRAINAGE:
Pattern tile with outlet to Maple River.

CRP:
21.88 ± acres (not included in tillable)

NRCS CLASSIFICATION ON TILLABLE ACRES:
PC/NW – Prior Converted/No Wetlands, Tract contains a wetland,
NHEL – Non-Highly Erodible Lands

OTHER:
Five CRP Contracts:
11419B: Exp 2033
1149A: Exp 2033
11506: Exp 2050
11479: Exp 2034
11507: Exp 2050
Annual Contract Payment: $3,071.85

This parcel is accessed through a recorded easement.

If Parcel 2 is sold to a separate buyer than Parcel 1, the property shall be surveyed along the centerline of the river. Seller and Buyer agree to pay an equal share of the cost of survey and any required abstract splitting expenses.

DESCRIPTION:
NW 1/4 Section 13 and SE 1/4 SW 1/4 Section 12 Township 104 Range 26

TAX ID #:
120130403, 120130401, 120120300

REAL ESTATE TAXES:
2025 Estimated Ag Non-Homestead Taxes – $8,126.00
Special Assessment – $0.00
Total Estimated Tax & Specials – $8,126.00

Taxes are an estimation only, based on 2025 tax year.

FSA INFORMATION:
Total Acres – 199.80± acres
FSA Tillable Acres – 140.77± acres
Corn Base Acres – 78.20± acres
Corn PLC Yield – 159.00± bushels
Soybean Base Acres – 62.57± acres
Soybean PLC Yield – 50.00± bushels

RENT/LEASE INFORMATION:
Farm is leased through 2025.

SOIL DESCRIPTION:
Beauford clay, Gukeen silty clay, Kamrar clay loam, Marna silty clay. See Soils Map.

CROP PRODUCTIVITY INDEX (CPI):
90.3 CPI

TOPOGRAPHY:
Level to gently rolling.

DRAINAGE:
Pattern tile with private mains and laterals. Outlet to Maple River. See Tile Map.

CRP:
34.52 ± acres (not included in tillable)

NRCS CLASSIFICATION ON TILLABLE ACRES:
PC/NW – Prior Converted/No Wetlands, Tract contains a wetland,
NHEL – Non-Highly Erodible Lands

OTHER:
Five CRP Contracts:
11419B: Exp 2033 (5.93 ac)
1149A: Exp 2033 (4.81 ac)
11506: Exp 2050 (20.48 ac)
11479: Exp 2034 (0.80 ac)
11507: Exp 2050 (5.21 ac)
Annual Contract Payment: $4,203.00.

There is a sealed well where a prior residence was demolished and buried west of the Maple River.

The land east of the river is accessed through a legal easement.

Buyer agrees as a condition to this sale, to enter into a drainage agreement with Seller, regarding a tile main serving Seller’s land and draining into the Maple River, located on Parcel 1. General terms of this agreement shall include: “a perpetual drainage and tile easement to Grantee for the purposes of installation, use, inspection, repair, maintenance, upgrade, replacement, and preservation of the Tile Line located on Grantor’s Property.” Please contact Geoff Mead with any questions.

AUCTION LOCATION AND TIME:

Wells Community Center
189 2nd St SE
Wells, MN 56097
Thursday, November 13, 2025 @ 11:00 a.m.

1. Only registered bidders may attend. Must be registered prior to auction date. All potential buyers shall complete the online registration form. All potential buyers shall complete registration by 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 12, 2025. If online registration is not possible, please mail or deliver a sealed bid to be received no later than 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 12, 2025 to:
   Wingert Land Services
   1160 S. Victory Drive, Ste. 6
   Mankato, MN 56001
2. The bid shall state the price per deeded acre to the nearest $100.
3. All persons submitting a bid will be allowed to raise their bid after all bids have been opened.
4. The premise described herein will be sold “as is, where is”
5. Seller shall retain all 2025 lease income and shall pay all real estate taxes and special assessments certified for payment with the real estate taxes due and payable in 2025. Buyer shall be responsible for real estate taxes due and payable in 2026 and thereafter, and any unpaid special assessments payable therewith and thereafter.
6. The successful bidder or bidders will enter into a Purchase Agreement and shall pay as earnest money 10% of the successful bid on the day of auction.
7. A 2% Buyer Premium will be added to the final bid price to arrive at a final contract price.
8. The entire balance of the purchase price, without interest, will be due and payable on, or before Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at which time marketable title shall be conveyed.
9. The Seller(s) reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities in the bidding.
10. Announcements made the day of the auction take precedence over written material.
11. Information provided within this brochure is from sources deemed reliable but Wingert Land Services makes no guarantee as to its accuracy.

BID SUBMITTING INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Please complete online bid registration here.
2. If online bid registration is not possible, please complete the written bid form found in the brochure.
3. Your bid must indicate the price per deeded acre, rounded to the nearest $100.
4. Only registered bidders may attend. Must be registered prior to auction date. All potential buyers shall complete either online registration or submit a written sealed bid, which must be received no later than 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 12, 2025 to:
   Wingert Land Services
   Attn: Geoff Mead
   1160 S. Victory Drive, Ste. 6
   Mankato, MN 56001
   Cell: 507.317.6266
   Email: geoff@wingertlandservices.com