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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: Exceptional Drought (D4). LFP-eligible for 30+ weeks — check FSA for livestock forage assistance.
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 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.
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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