Price:  $695,000.00

Location:

This ranch is located 10 miles south of Ione, OR, on Eight Mile Creek, in Morrow County, 60791 Ione-Gooseberry Road, Ione, OR.  

Acreage:

The total number of acres for sale is 853.48, more or less, net of county roads.  Of the 853.48 acres, 507.5 acres are tillable soils currently enrolled in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) through Sept. 30, 2017.  The CRP contract provides an annual payment of $24,355.00.  Remaining acres include 326 acres of range.

Identification of Subject Property:  2S 23 TL 3400 and 2S 24 TL 3100.  Physical Address:  60791 Ione-Gooseberry Rd.  Ione, OR 97843.  

Topography and Soils:

The dominant topographic feature of this parcel is a ridge top that extends into the property from the east extending northwesterly. The high elevation point on the property is in the southeasterly portion at approximately 2100 feet, declining to 1642 feet at the north edge. 

According to the USDA Soil Conservation Service Soil Survey of Morrow County, the principle soils of cropland are Valby silt loam, with slopes to 20%, while the range land soils are Lickskillet very stoney loam, with slopes to 40% and Nansene silt loam with slopes to 70%. 

The Valby silt loam is rated as a Class III soils while the Lickskillet and Nansene soils are rated Class VII soils.  The soils on the parcel are fairly typical for the surrounding area.  Please see the soils map and descriptions in the back of this package. 

Shape and Access:

The property has overall east-west dimensions of approximately 1 ¾ miles and north-south dimensions of about 1 ½ miles.  Please refer to the maps provided in this package. 

Portions of the north and west boundaries are formed by county roads.  In addition, there are interior farm lanes and roadways providing access to crop fields.

Improvements

Main Residence:

County records indicate the home was built in 1917 and has a total of 2,402 square feet.  It has a concrete and stone foundation and wood siding.  The main floor contains 1,542 sq. ft. with entry foyer, living room, dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, one bathroom, office space and laundry facilities.  The dormered attic contains an additional approximately 860 sq. ft. containing three bedrooms and half-bathroom.  The unfinished basement is utilized for storage.  The roof was replaced three years ago.  Overall the structure is in good physical condition. 

 Feeder Barn:

The barn has overall dimensions of 36’x48’ with a center loft section.  It has a concrete foundation, 2/3 concrete and 1/3 dirt floor, metal siding and metal roof.  Inside includes 8 box stalls.

Shop:

The concrete block structure has dimensions of 24’x52’ with an “L” offset with dimensions of 24’x48’.  This building has concrete foundation and floor, concrete block exterior walls and metal roofing. 

Additional Barn:

Behind the residence is an additional barn with dimensions of 24’x50’.  This building has concrete foundation, dirt floor, wood siding and metal roof. 

 Grain Bins:

There are four metal grain bins on concrete. 

Recreation:

• The subject property includes LOP tags within the Heppner Unit.
• Deer and upland game birds.

Rainfall:

At Ione, OR the annual rainfall is 11.5 inches.

Taxes:

2007-2008 taxes $2,304.88.

Mineral Rights:

The owner does not warrant there are any mineral rights available. However, any mineral or geothermal rights owned by the seller are included as part of the property being offered for sale. 

Zoning:

Property is zoned EFU, exclusive farm use.  For complete zoning information, contact the Morrow County Planning Department. 

Education:

Ione is an independent school district that offers classes from kindergarten through elementary and high school. School events are the major social activities of the area.

Power:

Columbia Basin Electric Company.

Soil Survey

28E – Lickskillet very stony loam, 7 to 40 percent slopes. This is a shallow, well-drained soil formed in material weathered from loess and colluvium. It occurs on south- and west-facing slopes at elevations of 800 to 3,500 feet. The average slope is 20 percent. The aerage annual precipitation is 10 to 13 inches, and the average annual air temperature is 47 to 51 degrees F. The frost free period is 100 to 150 days at 32 degrees and 150 to 210 days at 28 degrees.

In a representative profile the surface layer is very dark grayish brown, very stony loam about 2 inches thick. The subsoil is dark brown extremely cobbly heavy loam about 15 inches thick,. Fractured basalt is at a depth of about 17 inches.

About 20 percent of this unit is included areas of Bakeoven soils and basalt outcrop and 10 percent is Mikkalo, Valby, Morrow, and Wrentham soils.

Permeability is moderate. Effective rooting depth is 12 to 20 inches. Effective rooting depth is 12 to 20 inches. Available water capacity is 1 to 3 inches. Water supplying capacity is 2 to 5 inches. Runoff is rapid, and te hazard of erosion is high.

This soil is used for livestock grazing and wildlife habitat.

The major concern is maintaining an adequate plant cover for control of water erosion.

The native plant community is dominated by bluebunch wheatgrass. Sandberg bluegrass and Thurber needlegrass are prominent. Various perennial forbs occur throughout the stand in small amounts. Shrubs are minor in the stand.

If range condition deteriorates, bluebunch wheatgrass decreases and the proportion of Sandberg bluegrass and Thurber needlegrass increases. If deterioration is severe, the forage bunchgrasses are nearly eliminated. As a result, much of the surface is left bare and the hazard of soil erosion is high.

Because the soil is shallow and stony, seedbed preparation and range seeding generally are not practical.

Most areas of this soil provide some food and cover for mule deer, small mammals and game birds.

The depth to bedrock, stoniness, and slope are severe limitations for community and recreation uses. Extensive design modifications are needed but in most cases are not practical for dwellings, small buildings and sanitary facilities.

The capability subclass is VIIs.

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63B—Valby silt loam, 1 to 7 percent slopes. This is a moderately deep soil formed in loess mixed with some ash over basalt. It is on uplands of the Columbia Plateau at elevations of 1,600 to 3,600 feet. The average annual precipitation is 11 to 14 inches, and the average annual air temperature is 47 to 51 degrees F. The frost free season is 110 to 150 days at 32 degrees and 150 to 200 days at 28 degrees.

In a representative profile the surface layer is very dark grayish brown silt loam about 8 inches thick. The subsoil is very dark grayish brown and dark brown heavy silt loam about 17 inches thick. The substratum is dark brown, calcareous silt loam about 5 inches thick. Fractured basalt is at a depth of about 30-inches.

About 10 percent of this unit is included areas of Rhea soils and 5 percent is Bakeoven and Lickskillet soils.

Permeability is moderate. Available water capacity is 4 to 8.5 inches. Water supplying capacity is 6 to 8 inches. Effective rooting depth is 20 to 40 inches. Runoff is slow, and the hazard of erosion is slight,

Nearly all the acreage is dryfarmed under a grain-fallow system. Wheat is the major crop. Some barley and dryland hay and pasture are grown. The rest of the acreage is used for range and wildlife habitat.

The two major needs in crop management are protecting the soil from erosion and conserving soil moisture.

Stubble mulch, minimum tillage, and grassed waterways along with a crop-fallow system help to maintain soil moisture. Cross-slope tillage in the more level areas and contour tillage and diversions in the steeper areas are desirable, especially where slopes are long.

Response of wheat and barley to nitrogen fertilizer is low as a result of the low annual precipitation. Generally, 25 pounds per acre of nitrogen fertilizer is applied in spring or fall.

Suitable plants for seeding waterways are pubescent wheatgrass, crested wheatgrass, and streambank wheatgrass. For dryland hay and pasture, suitable grasses and legumes grown alone or in combination are alfalfa, big bluegrass, crested wheatgrass, Siberian wheatgrass, and intermediate wheatgrass.

The native plant community is dominated by bluebunnch wheatgrass and Idaho fescue. Sandberg bluegrass is prominent. A variety of perennial forbs occurs throughout the stand. Shrubs are minor.

If range condition deteriorates, bluebunch wheatgrass and Idaho fescue decrease, and the proportion of Sandberg bluegrass and forbs increase. If deterioration is severe, the forage bunchgrasses are nearly eliminated or greatly reduced in vigor. As a result, cheatgrass, low value forbs, and shrubs predominate. If range is in poor condition, seedbed preparation and seeding are practical. Suitable for dryland seeding are big bluegrass, crested wheatgrass, beardless wheatgrass, and alfalfa.

Mule deer use this plant community in spring and again in fall when plants are green and succulent. The plant community also provides food for small mammals and game birds.

The depth to bedrock is a limitation for community uses. Design modifications are needed for dwellings, small buildings, and sanitary facilities. The soil has no serious limitations for recreation facilities. Playgrounds in the most sloping areas may need to be leveled.

The capability subclass is IIIs dryland.

63C—Valby silt loam, 7 to 12 percent slopes. This is a moderately deep soil formed in loess mixed with some ash over basalt bedrock. It is on uplands of the Columbia Plateau at elevations of 1,600 to 3,600 feet. The average annual air temperature is 47- to 51-degrees F. The frost free season is 110- to 150-days at 32 degrees and 150- to 200-days at 28 degrees.

In a representative profile the surface layer is very dark grayish brown silt loam about 8-inches thick. The subsoil is very dark grayish brown and dark brown heavy silt loam about 17-inches thick. The substratum is dark brown, calcareous silt loam about 5-inches thick. Fractured basalt is at a depth of about 30 inches.

About 10 percent of this unit is included areas of Rhea soils and 5 percent is Bakeoven and Lickskillet soils.

Permeability is moderate. Available water capacity is 4 to 8.5 inches. Water supplying capacity is 6 to 8 inches. Effective rooting depth is 20 to 40 inches. Runoff is medium, and the hazard of erosion is moderate.

Most of the acreage is dry farmed under a grain-fallow system. Wheat is the major crop. Some barley and dryland hay and pasture are grown. The rest of the acreage is used for range and wildlife habitat.

The two major needs in crop management are protecting the soil from water erosion and conserving soil moisture.

Stubble mulch, minimum tillage, and grassed waterways along with a crop-fallow system minimize erosion loss and help to maintain soil moisture. Cross-slope tillage, contour tillage, and diversions are generally needed to prevent severe erosion from rapid runoff during high intensity rainfall or snowmelt.

Response of wheat and barley to nitrogen fertilizer is low as a result of the low annual precipitation. Generally, 25 pounds per acre of nitrogen fertilizer is applied in spring or fall.

Suitable plants for seeding waterways are pubescent wheatgrass, crested wheatgrass, and streambank wheatgrass. For dryland hay and pasture, suitable grasses and legumes grown alone or in combination are alfalfa, big bluegrass, crested wheatgrass, Siberian wheatgrass, and intermediate wheatgrass.

The native plant community is dominated by bluebunch wheatgrass and Idaho fescue. Sandberg bluegrass is prominent. A variety of perennial forbs occurs throughout the stand. Shrubs are minor.

If range condition deteriorates, bluebunch wheatgrass and Idaho fescue decrease and the proportion of Sandberg bluegrass and forbs increases. If deterioration is severe, the forage bunchgrasses are nearly eliminated or greatly reduced in vigor.  As a result, cheatgrass, low value forbs, and shrubs predominate.

If the range is in poor condition, seedbed preparation and seeding are practical. Suitable for dryland seeding are big bluegrass, crested wheatgrass, beardless wheatgrass, and alfalfa.

Mule deer use this plant community in spring and again in fall when plants are green and succulent. The plant community also provides food for small mammals and game birds.

The slope and depth to bedrock are severe limitations for community and recreation uses. Extensive design modifications are needed for dwellings, small buildings, sanitary facilities, and recreation facilities.

The capability subclass is IIIe.

Morrow County, Oregon

Morrow County is located in the state of Oregon. The county was named for one of the first white settlers, Jackson L. Morrow, who was also member of the state legislature when the county was created. As of 2000, the population is 10,995. The county seat is located at Heppner.

Economy

The principal industries in the county today include agriculture, food processing, lumber, livestock, and recreation. A coal fired generating plant located in Boardman also employs a significant number of people.

Early cattlemen found an abundance of rye along the creek bottoms of the region and drove their herds into the area to forage on these natural pastures. Ranching was the primary economic force in the county for many years. Increased settlement, the enclosure of the free grazing lands and diminished pastures due to overgrazing, resulted in the decline of ranching during the 19th century, and farming became predominant. The completion of rail lines into the county in 1883 increased access to markets and encouraged wheat production in the area. The advent of technology for center pivot irrigation has been a further stimulus to the local economy.

The Morrow Port District, situated on the Columbia River near the town of Boardman, was established in 1958.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 5,306 km2 (2,049 mi2). 5,264 km2 (2,032 mi2) of it is land and 42 km2 (16 mi2) of it is water. The total area is 0.79% water.