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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Sevier County
Sevier County sits within the Cretaceous Western Coastal Plain (MLRA 135B) region. Elevation averages about 390 feet.
Temperatures in Sevier County range from a January mean low of 32°F to a July mean high near 92°F. Annual precipitation averages 54.6 inches.
Sevier County ran 417 farms, 120,912 acres of farmland, and 34,967 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, hogs, and equine.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southwest Arkansas |
| Top Commodities | Poultry, Cattle & calves, Hogs, Horses, Goats, Sheep |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2).
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-09-08
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Sevier County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
309 W Collin Raye Dr, De Queen, AR 71832
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Forage and Grazing in Sevier County
Pasture and rangeland make up roughly 47% of farmland in Sevier County, about 56,882 acres. On a 2021–2025 satellite average, green-up typically begins around April and forage peaks in April. FSA sets the county’s normal grazing period separately; ask your office to confirm it, because LFP counts only the drought weeks that fall inside it.
Farm Structure in Sevier County
Farms in Sevier County average 290 acres, and about 14% are small operations. Roughly 21% of producers are 65 or older, which is where succession and transfer planning tends to come up. About 88 acres are irrigated.
What Tends to Fit in Sevier County
With cattle and equine in the mix in Sevier County, the practices worth raising with NRCS are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing (grazing operations); cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election (row-crop ground); and waste management and nutrient planning (confined livestock operations). Ask which ranking pool your operation fits and what scored well locally last cycle — that conversation is usually more useful than guessing from the practice list.
Programs for Sevier County Operations
Based on Sevier County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Pasture improvement programs help optimize forage production on the coastal plain soils. Conservation efforts include establishing wildlife habitat corridors and managing timber resources for multiple benefits.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Howard County, Arkansas, Little River County, Arkansas, Polk County, Arkansas, and McCurtain County, Oklahoma. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Sevier County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Arkansas guide: Arkansas Farm Programs Guide
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