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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Kidder County
Kidder County sits within the Central Dark Brown Glaciated Plains (MLRA 53B) region. Elevation averages about 1,733 feet.
Temperatures in Kidder County range from a January mean low of 0°F to a July mean high near 81°F. Annual precipitation averages 19.2 inches. Expect about 214 frost-free days.
Kidder County ran 356 farms, 764,998 acres of farmland, and 21,377 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, corn, and soybeans.
Quick Facts
| Region | South Central |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Vegetables, Barley |
Current Conditions
Drought status: None (None).
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 Kidder County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
515 Highway 10 W, Steele, ND 58482
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 Kidder County Operations
Based on Kidder County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Waterfowl habitat conservation programs are extensively utilized given the prairie pothole landscape. Soil health practices focus on managing diverse terrain types.
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 Burleigh County, North Dakota, Emmons County, North Dakota, Logan County, North Dakota, Sheridan County, North Dakota, Stutsman County, North Dakota, and Wells County, North Dakota. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Kidder County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the North Dakota guide: North Dakota Farm Programs Guide
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