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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Pierce County
Pierce County sits within the Northern Black Glaciated Plains (MLRA 55A) region. Elevation averages about 1,572 feet.
Temperatures in Pierce County range from a January mean low of -3°F to a July mean high near 80°F. Annual precipitation averages 18.5 inches. Expect about 184 frost-free days.
Pierce County ran 350 farms, 471,211 acres of farmland, and 7,549 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: wheat, soybeans, and corn.
Quick Facts
| Region | North Central |
| Top Commodities | Wheat, Soybeans, Corn, Cattle & calves, Barley, Honey |
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 Pierce County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
126 2nd Ave SW Ste 103, Rugby, ND 58368
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 Pierce County Operations
Based on Pierce County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Prairie pothole wetland conservation receives priority through CRP and CREP enrollment providing wildlife habitat and water quality benefits. Precision agriculture techniques help producers manage variable field conditions around wetland 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
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Benson County, North Dakota, Bottineau County, North Dakota, McHenry County, North Dakota, Rolette County, North Dakota, Sheridan County, North Dakota, and Towner County, North Dakota. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Pierce 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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