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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Yazoo County
Yazoo County lies in the Southern Mississippi Valley Loess (MLRA 134) region. Elevation averages about 201 feet.
Yazoo County averages 56.2 inches of precipitation annually (1991–2020 NOAA normals). Annual mean temperature is 65.0°F.
Yazoo County's agricultural base centers on cotton, soybeans, and corn. The 2022 Ag Census recorded 518 farms working 329,908 acres. Cattle inventory stands at 11,135 head.
Quick Facts
| Region | Mississippi Delta |
| Top Commodities | Cotton, Soybeans, Corn, Cattle & calves, Wheat, Fruit & tree nuts |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2).
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 Yazoo County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
220 Wyeth Dr, Ste A, Yazoo City, MS 39194
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 Yazoo County Operations
Based on Yazoo County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Programs focus heavily on water management including drainage improvements and irrigation efficiency for intensive Delta cropping systems. Conservation practices emphasize soil health through cover crops and nutrient management on highly productive agricultural soils.
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
Counties Bordering Yazoo County
Yazoo County shares borders with Attala County, Mississippi, Hinds County, Mississippi, Holmes County, Mississippi, Humphreys County, Mississippi, Issaquena County, Mississippi, and Madison County, Mississippi. Conservation priorities, EQIP ranking pools, and drought conditions often overlap across county lines — it's worth checking neighboring county pages if your operation spans multiple jurisdictions.
Your Next Steps in Yazoo 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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