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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Beaver County
Elevation across Beaver County averages about 2,521 feet. The county falls within the Southern High Plains, Breaks (MLRA 77E) land resource region.
The growing season in Beaver County spans roughly 275 frost-free days. Rainfall averages 21.1 inches per year. January lows average around 22°F while July highs reach about 94°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 750 farms in Beaver County, operating across 1,153,602 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 1,538 acres. Top commodities include wheat, sorghum, and corn.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northwestern Oklahoma |
| Top Commodities | Wheat, Grain sorghum, Corn, Poultry, Soybeans, Horses |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Extreme Drought (D3). LFP-eligible for 20+ 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 Beaver County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
106 W 1st St, Beaver, OK 73932
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 Beaver County
The forage year in Beaver County runs from green-up in May to peak growth in June (2021–2025 satellite average). The county runs 820,788 acres of pastureland and 25,947 head of cattle. Confirm your official normal grazing period with FSA — it governs which drought weeks can count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Beaver County
About 28% of Beaver County producers are 65 or older. Roughly 3% of farms are small and 26% are large, so ranking pools and program fit vary a good deal across the county. The average farm runs 1,538 acres.
What Tends to Fit in Beaver County
With corn and grain in the mix in Beaver County, the practices worth raising with NRCS are cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election (row-crop ground). Ask which ranking pool your operation fits and what scored well locally last cycle — that conversation is usually more useful than guessing from the practice list.
Programs for Beaver County Operations
Based on Beaver County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Wind erosion control through residue management and CRP grass plantings addresses the county's exposure to High Plains weather patterns. Drought mitigation strategies include emergency grazing provisions and livestock water development.
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
Adjacent Counties
Counties bordering Beaver County: Clark County, Kansas, Meade County, Kansas, Seward County, Kansas, Ellis County, Oklahoma, Harper County, Oklahoma, and Texas County, Oklahoma. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Beaver County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Oklahoma guide: Oklahoma Farm Programs Guide
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