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 irrigati...
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 familys feed and cattle program for yearsproven 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 Ezzies)
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.