Bryan County, Oklahoma: USDA programs and conservation funding

1,328
Farms & Ranches
469K
Acres in Agriculture
353
Avg Farm Size (acres)
$39.1M
Cattle Sales
Top commodities: Cattle, Sod, Grain, Corn, Field Crops, Other
Source: 2022 USDA Census of Agriculture

Bryan County, Oklahoma has 1,328 farms working 468,567 agricultural acres (average 353 acres per farm). Cattle sales total $39.1 million annually. Leading commodities by sales: Cattle, Sod, Grain. Vegetation typically peaks in May, defining the primary growing season.

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

About Bryan County

Bryan County sits within the Texas Claypan Area, Northern Part (MLRA 87B) region. Elevation averages about 587 feet.

Temperatures in Bryan County range from a January mean low of 32°F to a July mean high near 94°F. Annual precipitation averages 43.5 inches.

Bryan County ran 1,328 farms, 468,567 acres of farmland, and 72,042 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, sod, and corn.


Quick Facts

RegionSouth-Central Oklahoma
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Corn, Fruit & tree nuts, Wheat, Horses, Poultry

Current Conditions

Drought status: Severe Drought (D2). LFP-eligible for 9+ weeks — check FSA for livestock forage assistance.

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 Bryan County.

USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)

200 Gerlach Dr, Durant, OK 74701

(580) 924-4131

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 Bryan County Operations

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

Poultry waste management systems and nutrient management planning address environmental concerns while maximizing fertilizer value for pastures. Lake Texoma watershed protection drives conservation practices focused on reducing nutrient runoff.

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 Atoka County, Oklahoma, Choctaw County, Oklahoma, Johnston County, Oklahoma, Marshall County, Oklahoma, Fannin County, Texas, and Grayson County, Texas. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.

Your Next Steps in Bryan County

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

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Related program guides

EQIP Prescribed GrazingCSPEQIP Water Development

Vegetation Baseline

0.65
Typical NDVI (Apr)
0.72
Peak season (May)
JanJulDec
5-year average NDVI from MODIS MOD13Q1 (2021–2025 avg)

Quick Tools for Bryan County

Check drought statusCurrent USDM conditions and historical drought data.PRF rainfall analysis78 years of grid-level rainfall data for hay and grazing insurance.Estimate EQIP costsSee what NRCS may cover and your estimated out-of-pocket share.Disaster triageLost livestock or pasture? Find your disaster programs and deadlines.See all deadlinesEvery USDA program deadline in one place.