Recreational Land & Farm for Sale in Saratoga, Iowa

Howard County, Iowa Land Auction - Mark your calendar for Thursday, December 11th, 2025! I'm honored to represent 160 acres m/l located northeast of Saratoga, Iowa. The farmland will be offered via Public Auction as one tract and will take place at 10:00 AM at the Riceville Community Center. The farm consists of 118.30 FSA cropland acres, including 93.60 acres currently in row crop production with a CSR2 rating of 69.6. The primary soil types are Protivin loam, Riceville loam, and Clyde silty clay loam. The balance of the FSA cropland acres includes 24.70 acres enrolled in CRP (Conservation Reserve Program). The CRP contracts include: 1.60 acres enrolled in CP8A through 2026, generating $570 annually ($356.33/acre) 17.80 acres enrolled in CP21 through 2030, generating $3,418 annually ($192/acre) 5.30 acres enrolled in CP27&28 through 2030, generating $1,018 annually ($192/acre) Together, these contracts yield a total annual income of $5,006. Farmland acres are designated as NHEL (Non-Highly Erodible Land), and private drainage tile has been installed. The tract has great access to Iowa Highway 9 with several competing grain marketing options nearby. The farm lease has been terminated and will be open for the 2026 growing season. The property is situated in Section 15 of Saratoga Township, Howard County, Iowa. Visit our website for more information regarding this Auction!