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Daviess County, Missouri

Farm Programs & Local Resources

Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error

Gently rolling prairie terrain with deep, fertile soils ideal for intensive agriculture dominates the landscape. Grand River drainage provides water resources while creating some bottomland areas mixed with upland fields.

Intensive row crop production focuses on corn and soybean rotations utilizing the high-quality prairie soils. Large-scale livestock operations, including cattle and swine, complement the grain production systems.

Quick Facts
RegionNorthwest Missouri
Top CommoditiesSoybeans, Hogs, Corn, Cattle & calves, Poultry, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~290 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~320,000 acres
Average Farm Size~328 acres

Find Your Local USDA Offices

Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.

Find your Service Center:

→ USDA Service Center Locator

Search for "Daviess County" to find your local NRCS and FSA offices.

What to do when you call: Ask for a conservation planner (EQIP/CSP) or loan officer (FSA). Mention your operation type and planned improvements.

Programs for Daviess County Operations

Based on Daviess County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

Nutrient management plans are critical for large livestock operations to protect water quality in the Grand River basin. Cover crop adoption increases each year to improve soil health on intensive cropland.

Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

We don't have Daviess County's specific LWG priorities yet.

Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Daviess County?"

Your Next Steps in Daviess County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the Missouri guide: Missouri Farm Programs Guide

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