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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About LaMoure County
LaMoure County lies in the Central Black Glaciated Plains (MLRA 55B) region. Elevation averages about 1,479 feet.
LaMoure County averages 21.8 inches of precipitation annually (1991–2020 NOAA normals). The frost-free growing season runs about 214 days. Annual mean temperature is 41.8°F.
LaMoure County's agricultural base centers on soybeans, corn, and cattle. The 2022 Ag Census recorded 543 farms working 697,530 acres. Cattle inventory stands at 14,043 head.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southeast |
| Top Commodities | Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Sunflowers, Cattle & calves |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2).
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 LaMoure County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
211 S Main St, La Moure, ND 58458
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 LaMoure County
LaMoure County reported 14,043 head of cattle across roughly 69,442 acres of pasture and rangeland. Satellite data for 2021–2025 shows June green-up and a July growth peak. Because LFP counts drought weeks only within the county’s normal grazing period, it is worth asking FSA what dates they use for LaMoure County.
Farm Structure in LaMoure County
Irrigation covers about 1% of farmland in LaMoure County, roughly 5,795 acres. Farms average 1,285 acres, with about 6% classed as small operations. Around 24% of operators are 65 or older.
What Tends to Fit in LaMoure County
Given the operation mix in LaMoure County, the practices that most often come up are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing for grazing operations; cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election for row-crop ground; and brush management for rangeland. 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 LaMoure County Operations
Based on LaMoure County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
James River watershed protection drives many conservation initiatives. Programs balance intensive valley farming with grassland conservation on steeper slopes.
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
Counties Bordering LaMoure County
LaMoure County shares borders with Barnes County, North Dakota, Dickey County, North Dakota, Logan County, North Dakota, McIntosh County, North Dakota, Ransom County, North Dakota, and Stutsman County, North Dakota. Conservation priorities, EQIP ranking pools, and drought conditions often overlap across county lines — it's worth checking neighboring county pages if your operation spans multiple jurisdictions.
Your Next Steps in LaMoure 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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