3330 Strater Rd, Malta, MT 59538

East Malta Irrigated Farm & Ranch - The Hould Property

Just 5 miles east of Malta, Montana, with highway frontage off Old Highway 2, the East Malta Irrigated Farm & Ranch is a standout agricultural operation spanning 1,203 deeded acres. Owned by the Hould family, this productive and well-managed property has long served as the backbone of a successful feed program for decades. With 586+/- acres of irrigated land, this is some of the most proven and high-yielding ground in all of Phillips County. The rest of the acreage consists of 193.2 acres of quality non-irrigated farmland acres and 387 acres of native grass. Acreage Breakdown: ● Irrigated Land: 586.1 acres ● Farmland (non-irrigated): 193.2 acres ● Native Grass: 387 acres The irrigated acres are currently seeded in a productive 50/50 split of corn and alfalfa. Annual production averages a reliable 28 tons per acre for corn and no less than 7 tons per acre on alfalfa. Gated pipe irrigation delivers efficient, low-labor water management across the field systems. This property has been the engine of the Hould family's feed and cattle program for years-proven ground with proven results. Improvements: Main Residence ● 3 Bed / 1 Bath ● 1,368 sq ft main floor + 936 sq ft basement ● Gas heat, central A/C ● Updated windows and siding Labor House ● 2 Bed / 1 Bath ● 684 sq ft main + 351 sq ft upper ● Updated windows and siding ● Gas heat Outbuildings & Infrastructure: ● (2) Detached Garages: 24x24 and 19x24 ● 15 ft Grain Bin ● 52x40 Hip Roof Barn with 12 livestock pens and hay loft ● (3) Pole Barns: 12x26, 12x24, 16x48 ● 30x30 Implement Shop ● Certified Fairbanks Scale ● (3) Propane Tanks (leased from Ezzie's) While some seasonal flooding occurs on the western edge due to the Black Coulee drainage, it has not impacted production or overall usability. Recreational Appeal: Bordering the Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge corridor, the property offers a unique hunting experience with healthy populations of geese, upland birds, mule deer, and whitetail. The irrigated cornfields are a magnet for waterfowl, adding a layer of recreational and outfitting potential to this already premier operation.