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Howard County, Missouri

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Missouri River creates fertile bottomlands while rolling hills rise to the south, providing diverse topography and soil types. Historic Boonslick region features some of Missouri's most productive agricultural soils along the river.

Intensive row crop production in bottomlands focuses on corn and soybeans with exceptional yields. Cattle operations utilize upland areas, while diversified farming takes advantage of varied soil types and terrain.

Quick Facts
RegionCentral Missouri
Top CommoditiesCorn, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Wheat, Grain sorghum, Poultry
Farms & Ranches~320 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~210,000 acres
Average Farm Size~354 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 "Howard 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 Howard County Operations

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

Missouri River corridor management balances flood control with environmental protection through strategic buffer strips. Soil health initiatives promote cover cropping and reduced tillage on highly productive 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 Howard County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Howard 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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