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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Morehouse Parish
Morehouse Parish is part of the Arkansas River Alluvium land resource region (MLRA 131B). The county's mean elevation is about 94 feet.
Based on 1991–2020 normals, Morehouse Parish sees 56.5 in of rain, a 64.7°F mean annual temperature.
Morehouse Parish carries 5,173 head of cattle (2022 Ag Census). Pastureland totals 12,775 acres. 325 farms operate in the county, averaging 781 acres each.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northeast Louisiana |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Soybeans, Rice, Cotton, Cattle & calves, Wheat |
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 Morehouse Parish.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
9600 Marlatt St, Bastrop, LA 71220
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 Morehouse Parish
Satellite vegetation data (2021–2025 average) shows forage in Morehouse Parish greening up around April and peaking in June. The county carries about 12,775 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 Morehouse Parish
The 2022 Census of Agriculture puts Morehouse Parish at an average farm size of 781 acres, 19% small operations, 33% of producers aged 65 or older, and about 120,202 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 Morehouse Parish
With corn and soybeans in the mix in Morehouse Parish, the practices worth raising with NRCS are cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election (row-crop ground). Ask which ranking pool your operation fits and what scored well locally last cycle — that conversation is usually more useful than guessing from the practice list.
Programs for Morehouse Parish Operations
Based on Morehouse Parish's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Water management programs support efficient irrigation for row crop production. Wetland conservation initiatives protect waterfowl habitat along Bayou Bartholomew while maintaining agricultural productivity.
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 Morehouse Parish frequently work or lease ground across county lines. Neighboring counties include Ashley County, Arkansas, Chicot County, Arkansas, Union County, Arkansas, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, Richland Parish, Louisiana, and Union Parish, Louisiana. USDA programs and local NRCS priorities may differ from one jurisdiction to the next.
Your Next Steps in Morehouse 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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