4,093 acres in Ashley County, Arkansas

Description

Mallard Brake Plantation is one contiguous tract, approximately 2,800 total acres, and 2,541.5 cropland acres. Most of the land has been leveled and it is 97% irrigated from surface water and irrigation wells located on the property. There were approximately 900 acres of catfish ponds on the farm that have now been precision leveled for crop production. There are also 20 irrigation wells, and 2 relifts on the property, and 2 surface reservoirs which are used in an efficient tailwater recovery system to effectively irrigate the farm. Soils are primarily Sharkey and Perry Clays and are suited for rice and soybean production. In 2012, the farm will grow 400-500 acres of corn, in addition to the rice and soybeans. Mallard Brake has a history of excellent duck hunting.

The Quackers Farm is located 1.5 miles North of Parkdale and 5 miles South of Portland, Arkansas. There are approximately 1,200 total acres in this farm with 875.7 FSA Cropland acres. One tract of the farm borders both sides of U. S. Highway 165. This farm has a history of good cotton, corn, soybean, and wheat production. The soils are predominantly Rilla & Hebert Silt Loams & Portland Silty Clay. The farm is over 90% irrigated by 8 wells and 2 surface water relifts. In addition to good crop production, the farm also has a history of excellent duck hunting.