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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Nemaha County
Nemaha County sits within the Nebraska and Kansas Loess-Drift Hills (MLRA 106) region. Elevation averages about 1,015 feet.
Temperatures in Nemaha County range from a January mean low of 15°F to a July mean high near 87°F. Annual precipitation averages 33.5 inches. Expect about 275 frost-free days.
Nemaha County ran 397 farms, 242,887 acres of farmland, and 2,654 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: corn, soybeans, and cattle.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southeast Nebraska |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Wheat, Grain sorghum, Sheep |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Moderate Drought (D1) — watch for worsening; LFP not currently triggered.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
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 Nemaha County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
918 26th St, Auburn, NE 68305
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.
Programs for Nemaha County Operations
Based on Nemaha County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
CREP focuses on establishing riparian buffers along streams to protect water quality and provide wildlife habitat. EQIP promotes nutrient management and cover crop adoption in this intensive crop production area.
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
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Atchison County, Missouri, Holt County, Missouri, Johnson County, Nebraska, Otoe County, Nebraska, Pawnee County, Nebraska, and Richardson County, Nebraska. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Nemaha 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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