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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Tallahatchie County
Elevation across Tallahatchie County averages about 140 feet. The county falls within the Southern Mississippi River Alluvium (MLRA 131A) land resource region.
Rainfall averages 56.5 inches per year. January lows average around 34°F while July highs reach about 91°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 415 farms in Tallahatchie County, operating across 269,948 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 650 acres. Top commodities include soybeans, corn, and cotton.
Quick Facts
| Region | North Central Mississippi |
| Top Commodities | Soybeans, Corn, Cotton, Vegetables, Rice, Wheat |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2). LFP-eligible for 51+ 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 Tallahatchie County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
360 W Cypress St. Suite C, Charleston, MS 38921
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 Tallahatchie County
The forage year in Tallahatchie County runs from green-up in June to peak growth in August (2021–2025 satellite average). The county runs 7,652 acres of pastureland and 2,808 head of cattle. Confirm your official normal grazing period with FSA — it governs which drought weeks can count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Tallahatchie County
About 27% of Tallahatchie County producers are 65 or older. Roughly 9% of farms are small and 15% are large, so ranking pools and program fit vary a good deal across the county. The average farm runs 650 acres.
What Tends to Fit in Tallahatchie County
Given the operation mix in Tallahatchie 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 Tallahatchie County Operations
Based on Tallahatchie County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Riparian buffers along the Tallahatchie River improve water quality and reduce agricultural runoff. Conservation tillage practices help maintain soil health in intensive row crop areas.
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 Tallahatchie County: Coahoma County, Mississippi, Grenada County, Mississippi, Leflore County, Mississippi, Panola County, Mississippi, Quitman County, Mississippi, and Sunflower County, Mississippi. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Tallahatchie 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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