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Red Willow County, Nebraska

Farm Programs & Local Resources

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

Red Willow County features rolling hills and the Republican River valley with Harlan County Reservoir on the southern border. The diverse topography includes both irrigated bottomland and dryland upland areas.

Irrigated corn production concentrates along the Republican River while dryland wheat and grain sorghum grow on the uplands. Cattle operations utilize both irrigated pastures and native range throughout the county.

Quick Facts
RegionSouthwest Nebraska
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Corn, Wheat, Soybeans, Grain sorghum, Horses
Farms & Ranches~450 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~430,000 acres
Average Farm Size~1,500 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 "Red Willow 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 Red Willow County Operations

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

EQIP supports irrigation system improvements and dryland farming practices to optimize water use efficiency. CRP targets marginal cropland for grass establishment and provides habitat around Harlan County Reservoir.

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 Red Willow County's specific LWG priorities yet.

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

Your Next Steps in Red Willow 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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