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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Alcorn County
Alcorn County is part of the Gulf Coastal Plain land resource region (MLRA 133C). The county's mean elevation is about 416 feet.
Based on 1991–2020 normals, Alcorn County sees 58.5 in of rain, a 60.5°F mean annual temperature.
Alcorn County carries 1,641 head of cattle (2022 Ag Census). Pastureland totals 9,915 acres. 357 farms operate in the county, averaging 239 acres each.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northeast Mississippi |
| Top Commodities | Soybeans, Poultry, Cotton, Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Goats |
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 Alcorn County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
3103 Mullins Dr, Corinth, MS 38834
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 Alcorn County
Satellite vegetation data (2021–2025 average) shows forage in Alcorn County greening up around July and peaking in August. The county carries about 9,915 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 Alcorn County
The 2022 Census of Agriculture puts Alcorn County at an average farm size of 239 acres, 18% small operations, 27% of producers aged 65 or older, and about 618 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 Alcorn County
Given the operation mix in Alcorn County, 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 Alcorn County Operations
Based on Alcorn County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP funding prioritizes poultry waste management systems and pasture renovation. CSP supports conservation crop rotations and forest management practices.
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 Alcorn County frequently work or lease ground across county lines. Neighboring counties include Prentiss County, Mississippi, Tippah County, Mississippi, Tishomingo County, Mississippi, Hardeman County, Tennessee, Hardin County, Tennessee, and McNairy County, Tennessee. USDA programs and local NRCS priorities may differ from one jurisdiction to the next.
Your Next Steps in Alcorn County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Mississippi guide: Mississippi Farm Programs Guide
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