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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Walthall County
Walthall County sits within the Gulf Coastal Plain (MLRA 133C) region. Elevation averages about 313 feet.
Temperatures in Walthall County range from a January mean low of 38°F to a July mean high near 92°F. Annual precipitation averages 63.2 inches.
Walthall County ran 484 farms, 68,536 acres of farmland, and 18,473 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: milk, cattle, and corn.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southwest Mississippi |
| Top Commodities | Poultry, Dairy, Cattle & calves, Corn, Vegetables, Horses |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Abnormally Dry (D0) — monitor conditions.
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 Walthall County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
6050 Plaza Dr, Tylertown, MS 39667
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 Walthall County Operations
Based on Walthall County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Silvopasture systems combine timber production with livestock grazing for diversified farm income. Riparian forest management protects water quality along the Bogue Chitto watershed.
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 Washington Parish, Louisiana, Lawrence County, Mississippi, Lincoln County, Mississippi, Marion County, Mississippi, and Pike County, Mississippi. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Walthall 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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