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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Bolivar County
Bolivar County sits within the Southern Mississippi River Alluvium (MLRA 131A) region. Elevation averages about 138 feet.
Temperatures in Bolivar County range from a January mean low of 34°F to a July mean high near 91°F. Annual precipitation averages 54.8 inches.
Bolivar County ran 394 farms, 454,619 acres of farmland, and 2,375 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: soybeans, rice, and corn.
Quick Facts
| Region | Mississippi Delta |
| Top Commodities | Soybeans, Rice, Corn, Cotton, Wheat, Cattle & calves |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Extreme Drought (D3). LFP-eligible for 13+ 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 Bolivar County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
123 South Court Street, Cleveland, MS 38732
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 Bolivar County Operations
Based on Bolivar County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP supports precision agriculture technology and drainage system improvements. CSP promotes cover crops and nutrient management in intensive row crop systems.
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
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Chicot County, Arkansas, Desha County, Arkansas, Phillips County, Arkansas, Coahoma County, Mississippi, Sunflower County, Mississippi, and Washington County, Mississippi. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Bolivar 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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