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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Hughes County
Hughes County is part of the Arkansas Valley and Ridges, Western Part land resource region (MLRA 118B). The county's mean elevation is about 874 feet.
Based on 1991–2020 normals, Hughes County sees 44.4 in of rain, a 61.4°F mean annual temperature.
Hughes County carries 48,617 head of cattle (2022 Ag Census). Pastureland totals 209,174 acres. 744 farms operate in the county, averaging 472 acres each.
Quick Facts
| Region | East Central Oklahoma |
| Top Commodities | Hogs, Cattle & calves, Wheat, Corn, Poultry, Horses |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2). LFP-eligible for 23+ 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 Hughes County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
419 E Highway St, Holdenville, OK 74848
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 Hughes County Operations
Based on Hughes County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP funding supports livestock water systems and pasture improvement on marginal farmland transitioning from timber use. CSP provides incentives for maintaining riparian forest buffers along creeks while implementing prescribed burning for pasture management.
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
Nearby Counties
Operators in Hughes County frequently work or lease ground across county lines. Neighboring counties include Coal County, Oklahoma, McIntosh County, Oklahoma, Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, and Seminole County, Oklahoma. USDA programs and local NRCS priorities may differ from one jurisdiction to the next.
Your Next Steps in Hughes 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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