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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Callaway County
Callaway County sits within the Central Mississippi Valley Wooded Slopes (MLRA 115) region. Elevation averages about 781 feet.
Temperatures in Callaway County range from a January mean low of 21°F to a July mean high near 88°F. Annual precipitation averages 42.5 inches. Expect about 275 frost-free days.
Callaway County ran 1,271 farms, 289,024 acres of farmland, and 15,470 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: hogs, soybeans, and corn.
Quick Facts
| Region | Central Missouri |
| Top Commodities | Hogs, Soybeans, Corn, Cattle & calves, Wheat, Vegetables |
Current Conditions
Drought status: None (None).
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 Callaway County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
4549 State Road H, Fulton, MO 65251
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 Callaway County Operations
Based on Callaway County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Programs emphasize soil conservation on sloping ground and riparian protection along waterways. Technical assistance supports integrated crop-livestock systems and conservation tillage adoption.
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 Audrain County, Missouri, Boone County, Missouri, Cole County, Missouri, Montgomery County, Missouri, and Osage County, Missouri. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Callaway 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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