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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Bossier Parish
Bossier Parish lies in the Western Coastal Plain (MLRA 133B) region. Elevation averages about 215 feet.
Bossier Parish averages 53.3 inches of precipitation annually (1991–2020 NOAA normals). Annual mean temperature is 65.1°F.
Bossier Parish's agricultural base centers on cattle, soybeans, and equine. The 2022 Ag Census recorded 462 farms working 105,381 acres. Cattle inventory stands at 17,942 head.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northwest Louisiana |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Horses, Fruit & tree nuts, Berries, Hogs |
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 Bossier Parish.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
1907 Benton Road Suite 600, Bossier City, LA 71111
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
1402 Hawn Ave, Shreveport, LA 71107
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 Bossier Parish
Bossier Parish reported 17,942 head of cattle across roughly 48,232 acres of pasture and rangeland. Satellite data for 2021–2025 shows April green-up and a May 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 Bossier Parish.
Farm Structure in Bossier Parish
Irrigation covers about 1% of farmland in Bossier Parish, roughly 1,376 acres. Farms average 228 acres, with about 39% classed as small operations. Around 25% of operators are 65 or older.
What Tends to Fit in Bossier Parish
Given the operation mix in Bossier 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 Bossier Parish Operations
Based on Bossier Parish's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Cotton production receives extensive support for precision agriculture and pest management programs. Water management projects focus on efficient irrigation systems and Red River flood control.
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 Bossier Parish
Bossier Parish shares borders with Lafayette County, Arkansas, Miller County, Arkansas, Bienville Parish, Louisiana, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, Red River Parish, Louisiana, and Webster Parish, Louisiana. 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 Bossier 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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