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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Tunica County
Tunica County sits within the Southern Mississippi River Alluvium (MLRA 131A) region. Elevation averages about 180 feet.
Temperatures in Tunica County range from a January mean low of 33°F to a July mean high near 91°F. Annual precipitation averages 53.9 inches.
Tunica County ran 92 farms, 200,871 acres of farmland, and 139 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: soybeans, rice, and corn.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northwest Mississippi Delta |
| Top Commodities | Soybeans, Rice, Corn, Cattle & calves, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts |
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 Tunica County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
1221 Kenny Hill Ave, Tunica, MS 38676
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.
Farm Structure in Tunica County
Farms in Tunica County average 2,183 acres, and about 6% are small operations. Roughly 11% of producers are 65 or older, which is where succession and transfer planning tends to come up. About 112,612 acres are irrigated.
What Tends to Fit in Tunica County
Tunica County's top commodities in the 2022 Census were grain, soybeans, and rice. That mix shapes which conservation practices tend to be worth asking about — for grazing operations, prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing; for row-crop ground, cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election; and for rangeland, brush management. Your local NRCS office sets the ranking pools each year and can tell you which ones your operation falls into.
Programs for Tunica County Operations
Based on Tunica County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Precision agriculture and GPS guidance systems optimize field operations on large delta farms. Drainage management and irrigation systems support intensive crop production.
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 Crittenden County, Arkansas, Lee County, Arkansas, Phillips County, Arkansas, Coahoma County, Mississippi, DeSoto County, Mississippi, and Panola County, Mississippi. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Tunica 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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