← Nebraska Farm Programs Guide

Howard County, Nebraska

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Level to gently rolling terrain along the North Loup River with productive soils and good water access. The landscape features river valley bottomlands and adjacent uplands suitable for diverse agricultural uses.

Mixed crop and livestock operations with irrigated corn production in valley areas and cattle grazing on uplands. Many farms integrate corn and alfalfa production with cow-calf enterprises and some cattle feeding.

Quick Facts
RegionCentral Nebraska
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Corn, Soybeans, Hogs, Honey, Grain sorghum
Farms & Ranches~340 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~230,000 acres
Average Farm Size~438 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 "Howard 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 Howard County Operations

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

EQIP funding targets irrigation efficiency improvements and livestock facility upgrades. CSP participation emphasizes riparian forest buffers and grassland conservation practices.

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 Howard County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Howard 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

Part of Farmer's Navigator. Built by ranchers. Free for everyone.