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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Roosevelt County
Roosevelt County is part of the Southern High Plains, Southwestern Part land resource region (MLRA 77D). The county's mean elevation is about 4,250 feet.
Based on 1991–2020 normals, Roosevelt County sees 16.1 in of rain, a 275-day growing season, a 58.3°F mean annual temperature.
Roosevelt County carries 27,173 head of cattle (2022 Ag Census). Pastureland totals 945,298 acres. 638 farms operate in the county, averaging 2,030 acres each.
Quick Facts
| Region | Eastern New Mexico |
| Top Commodities | Dairy, Corn, Cotton, Grain sorghum, Wheat, Goats |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2). LFP-eligible for 22+ weeks — check FSA for livestock forage assistance.
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-09-08
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 Roosevelt County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
918 Parkland Dr, Clovis, NM 88101
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
050 Hwy 467, Portales, NM 88130
This county also has 1 additional NRCS office. View all offices
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.
Forage and Grazing in Roosevelt County
Satellite vegetation data (2021–2025 average) shows forage in Roosevelt County greening up around June and peaking in July. The county carries about 945,298 acres of pastureland. Your county’s official normal grazing period is set by FSA and can differ from the satellite curve — confirm it with your local office, since it determines which drought weeks count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Roosevelt County
The 2022 Census of Agriculture puts Roosevelt County at an average farm size of 2,030 acres, 10% small operations, 25% of producers aged 65 or older, and about 35,743 acres irrigated. Those numbers shape which programs fit — your FSA and NRCS staff can tell you which ranking pool your operation falls into.
What Tends to Fit in Roosevelt County
Given the operation mix in Roosevelt County, the practices that most often come up are waste storage, nutrient management, and Dairy Margin Coverage for dairies, and cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election for row-crop ground. Whether any of them scores well depends on your county's Local Working Group priorities, which NRCS can walk you through before you apply.
Programs for Roosevelt County Operations
Based on Roosevelt County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Specialty crop programs support peanut production with research and marketing assistance through Eastern New Mexico University. Water conservation and irrigation efficiency programs address groundwater depletion concerns in intensive farming areas.
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
Nearby Counties
Operators in Roosevelt County frequently work or lease ground across county lines. Neighboring counties include Chaves County, New Mexico, Curry County, New Mexico, De Baca County, New Mexico, Lea County, New Mexico, Quay County, New Mexico, and Bailey County, Texas. USDA programs and local NRCS priorities may differ from one jurisdiction to the next.
Your Next Steps in Roosevelt County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the New Mexico guide: New Mexico Farm Programs Guide
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