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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Yell County
Elevation across Yell County averages about 874 feet. The county falls within the Ouachita Mountains (MLRA 119) land resource region.
Rainfall averages 52.1 inches per year. January lows average around 30°F while July highs reach about 92°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 715 farms in Yell County, operating across 189,747 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 265 acres. Top commodities include corn, soybeans, and wheat.
Quick Facts
| Region | West Central Arkansas |
| Top Commodities | Poultry, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Exceptional Drought (D4). LFP-eligible for 13+ weeks — check FSA for livestock forage assistance.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
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 Yell County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
1002 E 8th St, Danville, AR 72833
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.
Programs for Yell County Operations
Based on Yell County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Programs support both intensive row crop production in the Arkansas River bottoms and pasture management in the hill country. Conservation efforts include establishing riparian buffers along the Arkansas River and its tributaries.
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
Adjacent Counties
Counties bordering Yell County: Conway County, Arkansas, Garland County, Arkansas, Logan County, Arkansas, Montgomery County, Arkansas, Perry County, Arkansas, and Pope County, Arkansas. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Yell 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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