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. Northeast of Jerico Springs in western Cedar County, this farm will meet your needs when it comes to producing pounds of beef. It’s a farm with all the right features to meet your needs, from water distribution to fencing to housing.

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. 35 acres in the southwest corner are a 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 >12,500’ of perimeter fence and another 13,000’ of interior cross fences that facilitate rotational grazing to ensure pasture health. Good water distribution is another attribute of this farm, and with 3 ponds, 2 wells, 4 freeze-proof hydrants, 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.

Turning to the homestead, you’ll find a ~1,700 square foot manufactured home. This 3 bed, 3 bath home features a roomy living room with a wood stove, and a second living area that was added on to the original structure. Covered front and back porches invite you outside to relax after a long day, or to sip your morning coffee as the world wakes up. Outside, two shops and an old machine shed provide plenty of covered storage and work space, and a pair of 2-stall carports create even more storage space. Because the elderly owners would like to remain living on the farm, we have discounted the price of this farm accordingly. They are open to various options, and their family’s 75+ years of ownership and experience mean that you’ll have caretakers who know the farm like no one else could. To find out more about this wonderful Cedar County grass farm, or to schedule a showing or discuss purchase options, call Land Agent Scott Sudkamp at (417) 321-5427 today.