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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Pointe Coupee Parish
Pointe Coupee Parish lies in the Southern Mississippi River Alluvium (MLRA 131A) region. Elevation averages about 24 feet.
Pointe Coupee Parish averages 61.0 inches of precipitation annually (1991–2020 NOAA normals). Annual mean temperature is 67.7°F.
Pointe Coupee Parish's agricultural base centers on soybeans, corn, and cattle. The 2022 Ag Census recorded 485 farms working 207,821 acres. Cattle inventory stands at 13,709 head.
Quick Facts
| Region | South Central Louisiana |
| Top Commodities | Soybeans, Corn, Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Vegetables, Horses |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Extreme Drought (D3). LFP-eligible for 14+ weeks — check FSA for livestock forage assistance.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
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 Pointe Coupee Parish.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
377 Major Parkway, New Roads, LA 70760
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.
Programs for Pointe Coupee Parish Operations
Based on Pointe Coupee Parish's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Drainage management systems critical for sugarcane production on heavy clay soils. Programs support modernization of equipment and sustainable practices in this traditional sugar-producing region.
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 Pointe Coupee Parish
Pointe Coupee Parish shares borders with Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, Concordia Parish, Louisiana, Iberville Parish, Louisiana, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, and West Baton Rouge 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 Pointe Coupee 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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