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Texas County, Missouri

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Texas County encompasses rolling Ozark terrain drained by the Big Piney River and numerous spring-fed creeks that flow northward toward the Gasconade River. The landscape features a mix of prairie openings, oak-hickory forests, and fertile creek bottoms.

Texas County agriculture combines beef cattle operations on native grass pastures with row crop production of corn and soybeans on better soils in valleys and prairie areas. The county supports some of the largest cattle operations in south-central Missouri along with hay production for local feeding.

Quick Facts
RegionSouth Central Missouri
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Dairy, Poultry, Vegetables, Corn, Fruit & tree nuts
Farms & Ranches~520 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~410,000 acres
Average Farm Size~312 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 "Texas 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 Texas County Operations

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

Conservation programs emphasize rotational grazing systems and pasture improvement to optimize forage production on native grass prairies. Forest management practices support timber production while maintaining wildlife habitat on non-agricultural lands.

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 Texas County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Texas 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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