← Nebraska Farm Programs Guide
Chase County, Nebraska
Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
High plains terrain with the Republican River valley providing irrigated bottomland. Flat to gently rolling topography with deep, fertile soils ideal for crop production.
Intensive irrigated corn production using center pivot systems fed by Republican River water rights. Dryland wheat farming and cattle operations utilize the upland areas.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southwestern Nebraska |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Vegetables, Wheat, Soybeans, Grain sorghum, Goats |
| Farms & Ranches | ~285 (approx.) |
| Agricultural Land | ~540,000 acres |
| Average Farm Size | ~1,800 acres |
Find Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.
Find your Service Center:
Search for "Chase 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 Chase County Operations
Based on Chase County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Water conservation technology and irrigation scheduling programs maximize efficiency of limited Republican River allocations. Dryland practices focus on moisture conservation in wheat-corn-fallow rotations.
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 Chase County's specific LWG priorities yet.
Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Chase County?"
Your Next Steps in Chase County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Nebraska guide: Nebraska Farm Programs Guide
Part of Farmer's Navigator. Built by ranchers. Free for everyone.