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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Atchison County
Atchison County sits within the Iowa and Missouri Deep Loess Hills (MLRA 107) region. Elevation averages about 1,043 feet.
Temperatures in Atchison County range from a January mean low of 16°F to a July mean high near 87°F. Annual precipitation averages 34.4 inches. Expect about 275 frost-free days.
Atchison County ran 430 farms, 273,607 acres of farmland, and 1,924 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: corn, soybeans, and cattle.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northwest Missouri |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Horses, Goats |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Moderate Drought (D1) — watch for worsening; LFP not currently triggered.
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 Atchison County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
302 E Us Highway 136, Rock Port, MO 64482
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 Atchison County Operations
Based on Atchison County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Conservation efforts target soil erosion control on sloping ground and wetland restoration in bottomland areas. Livestock producers receive support for pasture improvement and water system development.
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 Fremont County, Iowa, Page County, Iowa, Holt County, Missouri, Nodaway County, Missouri, Nemaha County, Nebraska, and Otoe County, Nebraska. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Atchison County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Missouri guide: Missouri Farm Programs Guide
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