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Traill County, North Dakota

Farm Programs & Local Resources

Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error

The county encompasses fertile Red River valley bottomland with extremely productive, level soils formed by ancient glacial lake deposits. The Goose River flows eastward through agricultural areas toward the Red River.

Intensive crop production utilizes some of the region's most fertile soils for corn, soybeans, wheat, sugar beets, and potatoes with high yields and advanced management practices. Many operations utilize large-scale equipment and precision agriculture technologies for maximum efficiency.

Quick Facts
RegionSoutheast
Top CommoditiesSoybeans, Corn, Wheat, Barley, Cattle & calves, Vegetables
Farms & Ranches~420 (approx.)
Agricultural Land~530,000 acres
Average Farm Size~1,100 acres

Find Your Local USDA Offices

Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.

Find your Service Center:

→ USDA Service Center Locator

Search for "Traill County" to find your local NRCS and FSA offices.

What to do when you call: Ask for a conservation planner (EQIP/CSP) or loan officer (FSA). Mention your operation type and planned improvements.

Programs for Traill County Operations

Based on Traill County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

Red River valley drainage management and tile system maintenance receive technical assistance for optimal crop production and water quality protection. High-value crop production supports beginning farmer programs and specialized equipment financing options.

Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

We don't have Traill County's specific LWG priorities yet.

Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Traill County?"

Your Next Steps in Traill County

  1. Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
  2. Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the North Dakota guide: North Dakota Farm Programs Guide

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