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McDonough County, Illinois

Farm Programs & Local Resources

Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error

Gently rolling prairie with productive soils formed from loess deposits. The county is drained by several creeks flowing toward the Mississippi River system.

Corn and soybean production with some livestock operations including cattle and hogs. Farm sizes are moderate with a mix of crop and livestock enterprises.

Quick Facts
RegionWestern Illinois
Top CommoditiesCorn, Soybeans, Hogs, Cattle & calves, Floriculture, Sheep
Farms & Ranches~580 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~280,000 acres
Average Farm Size~422 acres

Find Your Local USDA Offices

Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.

Find your Service Center:

→ USDA Service Center Locator

Search for "McDonough County" to find your local NRCS and FSA offices.

What to do when you call: Ask for a conservation planner (EQIP/CSP) or loan officer (FSA). Mention your operation type and planned improvements.

Programs for McDonough County Operations

Based on McDonough County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

Programs promote soil conservation practices on gently sloped fields and water quality protection. Integrated pest management is emphasized for sustainable crop production.

Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

We don't have McDonough County's specific LWG priorities yet.

Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in McDonough County?"

Your Next Steps in McDonough County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Illinois guide: Illinois Farm Programs Guide

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