Pemiscot County, Missouri

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Flat Mississippi River delta lands with rich alluvial soils and extensive drainage systems. The county sits in the heart of the Missouri Bootheel, bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and characterized by former swamplands converted to farmland.

Intensive row crop agriculture dominates with large-scale corn, soybean, and cotton production on the fertile delta soils. Rice cultivation also occurs in some areas, taking advantage of the flat terrain and water management infrastructure.

Quick Facts


Region	Southeast Missouri Bootheel
Top Commodities	Soybeans, Rice, Cotton, Corn, Fruit & tree nuts, Berries
Farms & Ranches	~190 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~290,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~1,500 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 "Pemiscot 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 Pemiscot County Operations

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

Wetland restoration projects through CREP help restore waterfowl habitat in this former swampland region. Drainage management and soil health practices address the unique needs of delta agriculture.

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 Pemiscot County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Pemiscot 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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