Clay County, Nebraska

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Gently rolling loess plains with the Little Blue River and its tributaries providing drainage. Fertile soils and adequate moisture create ideal conditions for crop production.

Intensive corn and soybean production utilizing both irrigated and dryland farming systems. Significant cattle feeding operations process grain into beef for nearby processing plants.

Quick Facts


Region	South Central Nebraska
Top Commodities	Corn, Soybeans, Grain sorghum, Honey, Horses, Goats
Farms & Ranches	~385 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~370,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~793 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 "Clay 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 Clay County Operations

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

Nutrient management programs address intensive corn-soybean rotations and cattle feeding operations to protect groundwater. Precision agriculture adoption includes GPS guidance systems and variable rate fertilizer application.

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 Clay County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Clay County

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

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