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Buffalo County, Nebraska

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Platte River valley with fertile alluvial soils and loess hills extending north and south from the river. Numerous oxbow lakes and wetlands remain from historic river channels.

Intensive irrigated corn and soybean production utilizing center pivot systems drawing from the Platte River and groundwater. Large cattle feeding operations and grain processing facilities are prominent.

Quick Facts
RegionSouth Central Nebraska
Top CommoditiesCorn, Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Poultry, Grain sorghum, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~465 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~620,000 acres
Average Farm Size~616 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 "Buffalo 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 Buffalo County Operations

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

Water quality protection programs address nutrient management in intensive corn-soybean systems. Precision agriculture adoption is high with emphasis on variable rate application and soil sampling.

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 Buffalo County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Buffalo County

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

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