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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Jasper County
Jasper County sits within the Central Claypan Areas (MLRA 113) region. Elevation averages about 484 feet.
Temperatures in Jasper County range from a January mean low of 22°F to a July mean high near 87°F. Annual precipitation averages 45.1 inches. Expect about 275 frost-free days.
Jasper County ran 817 farms, 246,336 acres of farmland, and 3,904 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: corn, soybeans, and hogs.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southeast Illinois |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Soybeans, Hogs, Dairy, Cattle & calves, Wheat |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Abnormally Dry (D0) — monitor conditions.
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 Jasper County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
1001 N York St, Martinsville, IL 62442
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
1403 Clayton Ave, Newton, IL 62448
This county also has 3 additional NRCS offices. View all offices
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 Jasper County Operations
Based on Jasper County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Soil health programs promote cover crops and conservation tillage to maintain productivity of prime prairie soils. Water quality initiatives focus on nutrient management and establishing filter strips along creek systems.
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 Clark County, Illinois, Clay County, Illinois, Crawford County, Illinois, Cumberland County, Illinois, Effingham County, Illinois, and Richland County, Illinois. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Jasper County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Illinois guide: Illinois Farm Programs Guide
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