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Nemaha County, Nebraska

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Nemaha County borders the Missouri River with rolling loess hills and fertile valley bottomlands. The Big Nemaha River flows through the county, creating productive agricultural valleys.

Intensive corn and soybean production occurs throughout the county on high-quality soils with excellent moisture-holding capacity. Many operations include cattle feeding and hog production to utilize the abundant grain production.

Quick Facts
RegionSoutheast Nebraska
Top CommoditiesCorn, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Wheat, Grain sorghum, Sheep
Farms & Ranches~520 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~240,000 acres
Average Farm Size~612 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 "Nemaha 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 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 — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

We don't have Nemaha County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Nemaha 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

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