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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Webster County
Webster County is part of the Gulf Coastal Plain land resource region (MLRA 133C). The county's mean elevation is about 499 feet.
Based on 1991–2020 normals, Webster County sees 57.4 in of rain, a 62.5°F mean annual temperature.
Webster County carries 952 head of cattle (2022 Ag Census). Pastureland totals 5,242 acres. 264 farms operate in the county, averaging 175 acres each.
Quick Facts
| Region | North Central Hills |
| Top Commodities | Vegetables, Cotton, Corn, Rabbits, Horses, Goats |
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 Webster County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
1391 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Eupora, MS 39744
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 Webster County
Satellite vegetation data (2021–2025 average) shows forage in Webster County greening up around April and peaking in July. The county carries about 5,242 acres of pastureland. Your county’s official normal grazing period is set by FSA and can differ from the satellite curve — confirm it with your local office, since it determines which drought weeks count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Webster County
The 2022 Census of Agriculture puts Webster County at an average farm size of 175 acres, 21% small operations, 20% of producers aged 65 or older, and about 188 acres irrigated. Those numbers shape which programs fit — your FSA and NRCS staff can tell you which ranking pool your operation falls into.
What Tends to Fit in Webster County
With corn and grain in the mix in Webster County, the practices worth raising with NRCS are cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election (row-crop ground). Ask which ranking pool your operation fits and what scored well locally last cycle — that conversation is usually more useful than guessing from the practice list.
Programs for Webster County Operations
Based on Webster County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Conservation programs emphasize pasture improvement and rotational grazing systems to maximize forage production on hilly terrain. EQIP funding supports fencing, water systems, and brush management to enhance cattle operations.
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
Nearby Counties
Operators in Webster County frequently work or lease ground across county lines. Neighboring counties include Calhoun County, Mississippi, Chickasaw County, Mississippi, Choctaw County, Mississippi, Clay County, Mississippi, Grenada County, Mississippi, and Montgomery County, Mississippi. USDA programs and local NRCS priorities may differ from one jurisdiction to the next.
Your Next Steps in Webster 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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