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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Cheyenne County
Cheyenne County sits within the Central High Plains, Southern Part (MLRA 67B) region. Elevation averages about 4,386 feet.
Temperatures in Cheyenne County range from a January mean low of 16°F to a July mean high near 91°F. Annual precipitation averages 15.9 inches. Expect about 214 frost-free days.
Cheyenne County ran 379 farms, 963,154 acres of farmland, and 18,745 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: wheat, corn, and cattle.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northeast Plains |
| Top Commodities | Wheat, Corn, Cattle & calves, Grain sorghum, Goats, Horses |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Moderate Drought (D1) — watch for worsening; LFP not currently triggered.
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 Cheyenne County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
215 N 1st W, Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810
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 Cheyenne County Operations
Based on Cheyenne County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Wind erosion control and drought management are critical conservation priorities on these exposed plains. Programs emphasize no-till farming, crop rotation, and CRP enrollment to maintain soil health and wildlife habitat.
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 Kiowa County, Colorado, Kit Carson County, Colorado, Lincoln County, Colorado, Greeley County, Kansas, and Wallace County, Kansas. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Cheyenne County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Colorado guide: Colorado Farm Programs Guide
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