Steele County, Minnesota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error

Steele County features gently rolling prairie with fertile soils and scattered wetlands and small lakes. The Straight River flows through the county providing drainage and creating small valley areas.

Intensive corn and soybean production dominates on highly productive prairie soils. Livestock operations include swine, cattle feeding, and dairy farms integrated with abundant feed grain production.

Quick Facts


Region	South Central
Top Commodities	Corn, Hogs, Soybeans, Poultry, Dairy, Cattle & calves
Farms & Ranches	~390 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~250,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~341 acres

Find Your Local USDA Offices

Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.

Find your Service Center:

→ USDA Service Center Locator

Search for "Steele County" to find your local NRCS and FSA offices.

What to do when you call: Ask for a conservation planner (EQIP/CSP) or loan officer (FSA). Mention your operation type and planned improvements.

Programs for Steele County Operations

Based on Steele County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

Livestock waste management programs ensure proper nutrient cycling between crops and animals. Soil health and water quality practices protect the productive agricultural resource base.

Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

We don't have Steele County's specific LWG priorities yet.

Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Steele County?"

Your Next Steps in Steele County

Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
Read the Minnesota guide: Minnesota Farm Programs Guide

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