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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Yalobusha County
Yalobusha County sits within the Gulf Coastal Plain (MLRA 133C) region. Elevation averages about 334 feet.
Temperatures in Yalobusha County range from a January mean low of 33°F to a July mean high near 91°F. Annual precipitation averages 57.4 inches.
Yalobusha County ran 339 farms, 91,270 acres of farmland, and 6,904 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cotton, cattle, and soybeans.
Quick Facts
| Region | North Central Hills |
| Top Commodities | Cotton, Vegetables, Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Poultry, Fruit & tree nuts |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2).
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 Yalobusha County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
555 Front St, Coffeeville, MS 38922
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
2330 Sunset Dr, Grenada, MS 38901
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 Yalobusha County
Pasture and rangeland make up roughly 21% of farmland in Yalobusha County, about 18,953 acres. On a 2021–2025 satellite average, green-up typically begins around April and forage peaks in July. FSA sets the county’s normal grazing period separately; ask your office to confirm it, because LFP counts only the drought weeks that fall inside it.
Farm Structure in Yalobusha County
Farms in Yalobusha County average 269 acres, and about 17% are small operations. Roughly 26% of producers are 65 or older, which is where succession and transfer planning tends to come up. About 1,791 acres are irrigated.
What Tends to Fit in Yalobusha County
Given the operation mix in Yalobusha County, the practices that most often come up are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing for grazing operations; cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election for row-crop ground; and brush management for rangeland. 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 Yalobusha County Operations
Based on Yalobusha County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Conservation efforts emphasize rotational grazing systems and pasture improvement to optimize cattle production on rolling terrain. Riparian buffer programs protect water quality along the Yalobusha River and tributary streams.
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 Calhoun County, Mississippi, Grenada County, Mississippi, Lafayette County, Mississippi, Panola County, Mississippi, and Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Yalobusha 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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