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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About LaSalle Parish
LaSalle Parish lies in the Western Coastal Plain (MLRA 133B) region. Elevation averages about 190 feet.
LaSalle Parish averages 58.2 inches of precipitation annually (1991–2020 NOAA normals). Annual mean temperature is 66.1°F.
LaSalle Parish's agricultural base centers on cattle, soybeans, and equine. The 2022 Ag Census recorded 204 farms working 18,711 acres. Cattle inventory stands at 1,749 head.
Quick Facts
| Region | Central Louisiana |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Hay, Timber, Corn, Soybeans |
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 LaSalle Parish.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
3545 Fourth St & Hwy 84, Jonesville, LA 71343
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 LaSalle Parish
LaSalle Parish reported 1,749 head of cattle across roughly 5,148 acres of pasture and rangeland. Satellite data for 2021–2025 shows April green-up and a June 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 LaSalle Parish.
Farm Structure in LaSalle Parish
LaSalle Parish reports about 22 acres under irrigation. Farms average 92 acres, with about 29% classed as small operations. Around 21% of operators are 65 or older.
What Tends to Fit in LaSalle Parish
LaSalle Parish's top commodities in the 2022 Census were cattle, grain, 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 LaSalle Parish Operations
Based on LaSalle Parish's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Forest management and pasture improvement programs support integrated livestock-forestry operations. Conservation initiatives focus on protecting water quality in the numerous creek watersheds.
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 LaSalle Parish
LaSalle Parish shares borders with Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, Catahoula Parish, Louisiana, Grant Parish, Louisiana, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, and Winn 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 LaSalle 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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