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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Attala County
Attala County is part of the Gulf Coastal Plain land resource region (MLRA 133C). The county's mean elevation is about 430 feet.
Based on 1991–2020 normals, Attala County sees 57.8 in of rain, a 63.3°F mean annual temperature.
Attala County carries 4,594 head of cattle (2022 Ag Census). Pastureland totals 14,883 acres. 412 farms operate in the county, averaging 353 acres each.
Quick Facts
| Region | Central Mississippi |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Soybeans, Vegetables, Wheat, Fruit & tree nuts, Horses |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Abnormally Dry (D0) — monitor conditions.
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 Attala County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
502 Veterans Memorial Dr, Kosciusko, MS 39090
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 Attala County
Satellite vegetation data (2021–2025 average) shows forage in Attala County greening up around April and peaking in August. The county carries about 14,883 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 Attala County
The 2022 Census of Agriculture puts Attala County at an average farm size of 353 acres, 11% small operations, 26% of producers aged 65 or older, and about 31 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 Attala County
Given the operation mix in Attala County, the practices that most often come up are cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election for row-crop ground. 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 Attala County Operations
Based on Attala County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP prioritizes aquaculture pond management and poultry facility improvements. CSP supports rotational grazing systems and wetland restoration in bottomlands.
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 Attala County frequently work or lease ground across county lines. Neighboring counties include Carroll County, Mississippi, Choctaw County, Mississippi, Holmes County, Mississippi, Leake County, Mississippi, Madison County, Mississippi, and Montgomery County, Mississippi. USDA programs and local NRCS priorities may differ from one jurisdiction to the next.
Your Next Steps in Attala 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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