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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Logan County
Logan County is part of the Nebraska Sand Hills land resource region (MLRA 65). The county's mean elevation is about 2,897 feet.
Based on 1991–2020 normals, Logan County sees 23.4 in of rain, a 214-day growing season, a 48.9°F mean annual temperature.
Logan County carries 18,380 head of cattle (2022 Ag Census). Pastureland totals 269,131 acres. 96 farms operate in the county, averaging 3,157 acres each.
Quick Facts
| Region | Central Nebraska |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Corn, Soybeans, Bison, Horses, Poultry |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2). LFP-eligible for 20+ weeks — check FSA for livestock forage assistance.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-09-08
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Logan County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
1202 S Cottonwood St, North Platte, NE 69101
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Forage and Grazing in Logan County
Satellite vegetation data (2021–2025 average) shows forage in Logan County greening up around May and peaking in July. The county carries about 269,131 acres of pastureland. Your county’s official normal grazing period is set by FSA and can differ from the satellite curve — confirm it with your local office, since it determines which drought weeks count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Logan County
The 2022 Census of Agriculture puts Logan County at an average farm size of 3,157 acres, 14% small operations, 16% of producers aged 65 or older, and about 10,123 acres irrigated. Those numbers shape which programs fit — your FSA and NRCS staff can tell you which ranking pool your operation falls into.
What Tends to Fit in Logan County
Logan County's top commodities in the 2022 Census were cattle, grain, and corn. That mix shapes which conservation practices tend to be worth asking about — for grazing operations, prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing; for row-crop ground, cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election; and for rangeland, brush management. Your local NRCS office sets the ranking pools each year and can tell you which ones your operation falls into.
Programs for Logan County Operations
Based on Logan County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
CSP provides payments for maintaining native grassland ecosystems and implementing prescribed grazing systems. EQIP supports range management improvements including livestock water development and fencing for rotational grazing.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Nearby Counties
Operators in Logan County frequently work or lease ground across county lines. Neighboring counties include Blaine County, Nebraska, Custer County, Nebraska, Lincoln County, Nebraska, McPherson County, Nebraska, and Thomas County, Nebraska. USDA programs and local NRCS priorities may differ from one jurisdiction to the next.
Your Next Steps in Logan 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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