Beautiful Cedar County Cattle & Hunting Farm

Property Description

There’s a reason Missouri is a national leader in beef cattle production. With abundant rainfall and loamy prairie soils, the Show Me State can grow grass in abundance, and that forage base translates to fat, healthy cows and steers. Situated northeast of Jerico Springs in western Cedar County, this farm fits the bill when it comes to producing pounds of beef. It’s a farm with all the right features to meet your needs, from a solid forage base to water distribution to fencing.

Approximately 90% of the farm is open, and even many of the wooded areas have a light canopy and grow grass under their shade. The pastures and hayfields are mostly fescue-based, with a robust complement of red and white clovers for a protein boost. 38 +/- acres in the southwest corner are native prairie, and these acres support mostly eastern gama grass - renowned for its palatability and nutrition - as well as bluestems and indiangrass and forbs. Fences are in good condition, with >12,000’ of perimeter fence and another 12,000+’ of interior cross fences that facilitate rotational grazing to ensure pasture health. Good water distribution is another attribute on this farm, and with 3 freeze-proof hydrants, a pond, and a seasonal creek, your stock will never have far to travel for a drink.

Cedar County is also well known for its black walnut production, and this farm has them in abundance. Dozens of mature walnuts grow in the pastures and along the creek, including some greater than 24” in diameter. These trees offer aesthetics and shade, as well as a potential income stream from harvest. While you might think a farm with so much open ground would offer poor hunting potential, nothing could be further from the truth. The seller has had plenty of success hunting mature whitetails over the years, and numerous blinds and stands and a secluded food plot attest to his passion and the farm’s ability to attract deer. And with plenty of nesting cover, flocks of wild turkeys and small game can be found here as well.

To learn more about this wonderful Cedar County multi-use grass farm, or to schedule a showing or discuss purchase options, call Land Agent Scott Sudkamp at (417) 321-5427 today.