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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Stanton County
Stanton County sits within the Loess Uplands (MLRA 102C) region. Elevation averages about 1,555 feet.
Temperatures in Stanton County range from a January mean low of 12°F to a July mean high near 85°F. Annual precipitation averages 28.5 inches. Expect about 214 frost-free days.
Stanton County ran 532 farms, 193,736 acres of farmland, and 8,137 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: corn, cattle, and soybeans.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northeast Nebraska |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Hogs, Wheat, Horses |
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 Stanton County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
715 11th St, Stanton, NE 68779
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 Stanton County Operations
Based on Stanton County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Nutrient management and water quality protection programs receive emphasis in this intensive livestock and crop production area. Conservation practices focus on reducing nutrient runoff while maintaining high productivity.
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 Colfax County, Nebraska, Cuming County, Nebraska, Madison County, Nebraska, Pierce County, Nebraska, Platte County, Nebraska, and Wayne County, Nebraska. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Stanton 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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