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Phelps County, Nebraska

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Phelps County sits in the Platte River valley with level to gently rolling terrain and access to abundant groundwater. The fertile alluvial soils and reliable water supply create ideal conditions for irrigation.

Intensive irrigated corn and soybean production dominates the county with high yields supported by center pivot systems. Many operations integrate cattle feeding with crop production to utilize the abundant grain resources.

Quick Facts
RegionSouth-Central Nebraska
Top CommoditiesCorn, Soybeans, Vegetables, Wheat, Grain sorghum, Horses
Farms & Ranches~520 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~280,000 acres
Average Farm Size~832 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 "Phelps 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 Phelps County Operations

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

EQIP focuses on irrigation water management and nitrogen application timing to maximize efficiency. CSP supports cover crop adoption and soil health practices in this high-intensity irrigated cropping system.

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 Phelps County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Phelps 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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