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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Beauregard Parish
Beauregard Parish lies in the Western Gulf Coast Flatwoods (MLRA 152B) region. Elevation averages about 144 feet.
Beauregard Parish averages 60.1 inches of precipitation annually (1991–2020 NOAA normals). Annual mean temperature is 67.4°F.
Beauregard Parish's agricultural base centers on cattle, soybeans, and rice. The 2022 Ag Census recorded 757 farms working 157,030 acres. Cattle inventory stands at 13,068 head.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southwest Louisiana |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Rice, Wheat, Vegetables, Horses |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Moderate Drought (D1) — watch for worsening; LFP not currently triggered.
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 Beauregard Parish.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
460 Mahlon St., De Ridder, LA 70634
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 Beauregard Parish
Beauregard Parish reported 13,068 head of cattle across roughly 50,936 acres of pasture and rangeland. Satellite data for 2021–2025 shows May green-up and a July growth peak. Because LFP counts drought weeks only within the county’s normal grazing period, it is worth asking FSA what dates they use for Beauregard Parish.
Farm Structure in Beauregard Parish
Irrigation covers about 1% of farmland in Beauregard Parish, roughly 1,803 acres. Farms average 207 acres, with about 28% classed as small operations. Around 20% of operators are 65 or older.
What Tends to Fit in Beauregard Parish
Given the operation mix in Beauregard Parish, the practices that most often come up are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing for grazing operations; cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election for row-crop ground; and brush management for rangeland. Whether any of them scores well depends on your county's Local Working Group priorities, which NRCS can walk you through before you apply.
Programs for Beauregard Parish Operations
Based on Beauregard Parish's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Forest and pasture integration programs promote sustainable land use practices. Poultry operation support focuses on environmental management and waste utilization 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
Counties Bordering Beauregard Parish
Beauregard Parish shares borders with Allen Parish, Louisiana, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, Vernon Parish, Louisiana, and Newton County, Texas. Conservation priorities, EQIP ranking pools, and drought conditions often overlap across county lines — it's worth checking neighboring county pages if your operation spans multiple jurisdictions.
Your Next Steps in Beauregard Parish
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Louisiana guide: Louisiana Farm Programs Guide
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