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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Coahoma County
Elevation across Coahoma County averages about 167 feet. The county falls within the Southern Mississippi River Alluvium (MLRA 131A) land resource region.
Rainfall averages 53.7 inches per year. January lows average around 34°F while July highs reach about 91°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 210 farms in Coahoma County, operating across 281,591 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 1,341 acres. Top commodities include soybeans, cotton, and corn.
Quick Facts
| Region | Mississippi Delta |
| Top Commodities | Soybeans, Cotton, Corn, Wheat, Rice, Cattle & calves |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2). LFP-eligible for 34+ weeks — check FSA for livestock forage assistance.
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 Coahoma County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
2655 North State St, Clarksdale, MS 38614
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 Coahoma County
The forage year in Coahoma County runs from green-up in April to peak growth in June (2021–2025 satellite average). The county runs 1,516 acres of pastureland and 153 head of cattle. Confirm your official normal grazing period with FSA — it governs which drought weeks can count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Coahoma County
About 22% of Coahoma County producers are 65 or older. Roughly 7% of farms are small and 28% are large, so ranking pools and program fit vary a good deal across the county. The average farm runs 1,341 acres.
What Tends to Fit in Coahoma County
Given the operation mix in Coahoma 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 Coahoma County Operations
Based on Coahoma County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP emphasizes precision agriculture technology and water management systems. CSP promotes cover crops and edge-of-field practices to reduce nutrient runoff.
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
Adjacent Counties
Counties bordering Coahoma County: Phillips County, Arkansas, Bolivar County, Mississippi, Quitman County, Mississippi, Sunflower County, Mississippi, Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, and Tunica County, Mississippi. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Coahoma 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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