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.