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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Webster County
Webster County is part of the Kentucky and Indiana Sandstone and Shale Hills and Valleys, Southern Part land resource region (MLRA 120A). The county's mean elevation is about 489 feet.
Based on 1991–2020 normals, Webster County sees 48.9 in of rain, a 334-day growing season, a 57.5°F mean annual temperature.
Webster County carries 1,680 head of cattle (2022 Ag Census). Pastureland totals 8,609 acres. 502 farms operate in the county, averaging 368 acres each.
Quick Facts
| Region | Western Kentucky |
| Top Commodities | Poultry, Corn, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Tobacco, Horses |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Abnormally Dry (D0) — monitor conditions.
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 Webster County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
555 State Route 1340, Dixon, KY 42409
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 Webster County
Satellite vegetation data (2021–2025 average) shows forage in Webster County greening up around April and peaking in June. The county carries about 8,609 acres of pastureland. Your county’s official normal grazing period is set by FSA and can differ from the satellite curve — confirm it with your local office, since it determines which drought weeks count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Webster County
The 2022 Census of Agriculture puts Webster County at an average farm size of 368 acres, 19% small operations, 21% of producers aged 65 or older, and about 566 acres irrigated. Those numbers shape which programs fit — your FSA and NRCS staff can tell you which ranking pool your operation falls into.
What Tends to Fit in Webster County
Webster County's top commodities in the 2022 Census were grain, corn, and soybeans. That mix shapes which conservation practices tend to be worth asking about — for grazing operations, prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing; for row-crop ground, cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election; and for rangeland, brush management. Your local NRCS office sets the ranking pools each year and can tell you which ones your operation falls into.
Programs for Webster County Operations
Based on Webster County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Conservation programs support cover crop adoption and precision agriculture practices. Technical assistance emphasizes nutrient management and soil health improvement in row crop 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
Nearby Counties
Operators in Webster County frequently work or lease ground across county lines. Neighboring counties include Caldwell County, Kentucky, Crittenden County, Kentucky, Henderson County, Kentucky, Hopkins County, Kentucky, McLean County, Kentucky, and Union County, Kentucky. USDA programs and local NRCS priorities may differ from one jurisdiction to the next.
Your Next Steps in Webster County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Kentucky guide: Kentucky Farm Programs Guide
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