Expansive Irrigated Farm Near
19395 288th Ave 1, Pierre, SD 57501
16,877.77-acre irrigated farm with Missouri River access.
Type:Land
Lot size:
16,398.70 Acres- Added:
- May 13, 2026
- Days on Market:
- 15
- Last Refresh:
- May 14 at 9:39 pm
Property Features for 19395 288th Ave 1
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Lot size
- 16,398.70 Acres
- Property subtype
- Land
Listing agent Nickolas Zerr License #NE 20150948
Listing office United Country Real Estate
Listing date May 13, 2026
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HighLights
- Extensive Irrigation System: Featuring 84 Valley center pivots irrigating roughly 12,458 acres.
- Large‑Scale Operation: Approximately 16,398.7 +/- acres with 2,333 dryland cropland acres.
- High Productivity: Silty loam soils averaging around 84%.
- Missouri River Water Permit: Includes a permit for 55,000 acre feet of irrigation water.
- Substantial Infrastructure: Includes a 5,000‑head feedlot and 2 million bushels of grain storage.
- Recreational Opportunities: Offers excellent hunting and Lake Oahe frontage.
Overview
JES Farms, situated just north of Pierre, South Dakota, in Hughes and Sully Counties, encompasses approximately 16,398.7 acres according to county tax records. This large-scale irrigated agricultural operation in the Midwest features highly productive silty loam soils suited for high-yield row crop production. The advanced irrigation system draws from the Missouri River and includes 84 Valley center pivots, with 13 corner systems, a 13-mile gravity-fed canal system with a 125-foot elevation drop for efficient low-pressure delivery, and extensive underground piping. This setup supports roughly 12,458 irrigated acres. There are also 2,333 dryland cropland acres. Top soil classes average 93%, with an overall average around 84%. FSA data highlights contract bases for corn, wheat, and soybeans. JES Farms also leases 175 acres. The permit to pump water from the Missouri River, issued by the State Legislature of South Dakota, allows for 55,000 acres feet of irrigation water. In 2017, over 250 miles of drainage tile was installed for 18 pivots, and the 13 pivots system corner units were also installed. The property includes 84 pivot sprinkler systems, frontage on Lake Oahe, an owner’s home and shops, a 5,000-head feedlot, and 2 million bushels of grain storage. Located 14 miles from Pierre, SD, the farm offers hunting for goose, deer, and pheasant.
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Ranches
Map
- City
- Pierre
- County
- Hughes
- State
- South Dakota
- Longitude
- -100.365004
- Latitude
- 44.5773048
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Farm - 16,877.77-acre irrigated farm with Missouri River access.
Where is this farm located?
The property is located at 19395 288th Ave 1 Pierre, SD.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is Off market.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Extensive Irrigation System: Featuring 84 Valley center pivots irrigating roughly 12,458 acres.; Large‑Scale Operation: Approximately 16,398.7 +/- acres with 2,333 dryland cropland acres.; High Productivity: Silty loam soils averaging around 84%.
