Land Lease: 758.96 Acres - Lincoln & Turner Counties, SD
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Auction Note
This is a rare opportunity to lease highly productive farmland for the 2026 through 2028 crop years located in Turner and Lincoln Counties, South Dakota, within 4 miles of Davis, SD. The properties have been farmed and carefully managed by the Shade family for more than 30 years, reflecting long-term stewardship and consistent agricultural performance.
The leased parcels range in size from approximately 17 +/- to 156 +/- acres, offering flexibility for both small expansions and larger operational growth. Many of the parcels feature highway frontage with excellent access, allowing for efficient movement of equipment and grain hauling. Proximity to local grain elevators and ethanol plants further enhances logistical efficiency, making these leases well suited for operations of any size.
The combination of productive soils, strong access, and location near key agricultural markets creates an excellent opportunity for producers looking to strengthen or expand their farming operation.
The successful bidder will receive possession on or before February 16, 2026, allowing adequate time for planning and preparation ahead of the 2026 crop year.
Bidding Procedure:
- Online bidding will Open January 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (CT), Bidding will close January 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. (CT)
- All bids will be submitted on an annual per acre basis.
- The winning bidder will (upon Landowner acceptance) receive a lease agreement provided by Pifer’s Land Management.
- Bidders are bidding on a 3-year lease agreement. The agreement will begin at the signing of the contract and terminate December 31, 2028.
- Annual rent will be due on or before March 15th of each year of the lease agreement.
- The awarded bidder must provide Farm Liability insurance policy that meets lease agreement standards.
- At the Landowners request, Crop residue will remain on the leased property, and any manure application may be considered with prior landowner approval.
- The Landowner reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.
- All statements made the day the last day of bidding will take precedence over all printed materials.
This land lease is offered online only!
Bidding Opens: Friday, January 23, 2026 – 10:00 a.m.
Bidding Closes: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 – 2:00 p.m.
Parcel 1 • Turner County, SD
Parcel 1 consists of 17.89 +/- acres of highly productive agricultural land located on the north side of Davis, SD. The parcel is primarily tillable row crop ground and features excellent driveway access, allowing for efficient equipment entry and field operations. While this is the smallest parcel offered in the lease auction, it provides a strong opportunity for an operation seeking to add a focused number of productive acres.
Parcel 2 • Lincoln County, SD
Parcel 2 includes 95.97 +/- acres of quality cropland. The parcel has been tiled and features multiple driveway approaches, providing easy access for field operations. The land is largely tillable and well suited for high-producing row crop production.
Parcel 3 • Turner County, SD
Parcel 3 offers 38.1 +/- acres of productive farmland. The parcel has been drain tiled and features a driveway approach off the county highway, supporting efficient equipment access.
Parcel 4 • Turner County, SD
Parcel 4 is made up of 36 +/- acres of agricultural ground. The parcel has been drain tiled and offers excellent highway frontage on the south and west sides, providing convenient access for farming operations. The land is predominantly tillable and well suited for all types of row crop.
Parcel 5 • Turner County, SD
Parcel 5 features 128.01 +/- acres of cropland. The parcel is primarily row crop ground, with the east side sloped to a well-maintained CRP waterway that supports drainage and field integrity. This is one of the larger parcels offered for lease and allows for high efficiency in field operations.
Parcel 6 • Turner County, SD
Parcel 6 consists of 50.53 +/- acres of well-maintained farmland. This parcel is largely tillable and suitable for row crop production with reliable access for equipment movement.
Parcel 7 • Turner County, SD
Parcel 7 contains 110.55 +/- acres of agricultural land made up primarily of highly productive row crop ground. The parcel features strong soil productivity ratings combined with gently sloped terrain that promotes natural runoff, creating excellent growing conditions and efficient field operations. This parcel stands out as a top-tier opportunity for high-performing crop production.
Parcel 8 • Turner County, SD
Parcel 8 encompasses 79.62 +/- acres of tillable cropland. The parcel carries one of the highest soil productivity ratings among the parcels offered for lease and is well configured for high-yield, efficient farming operations.
Parcel 9 • Turner County, SD
Parcel 9 is comprised of 156.1 +/- acres of productive row crop land. This parcel offers the largest scale among the parcels offered for lease and carries the highest Soil Productivity Index (SPI). The field is well suited for high-yield crop production, featuring minimal field obstructions and well-draining terrain that supports efficient, long-term farming operations.
Parcel 10 • Turner County, SD
Parcel 10 offers 46.19 +/- acres of agricultural land. The parcel is primarily tillable and supports row crop production with access provided off the owner’s driveway. While smaller in size, this parcel has a strong production history and presents a practical opportunity to add acreage to an existing farming operation.
