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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Major County
Major County sits within the Central Rolling Red Plains, Eastern Part (MLRA 78C) region. Elevation averages about 1,321 feet.
Temperatures in Major County range from a January mean low of 24°F to a July mean high near 95°F. Annual precipitation averages 30.0 inches. Expect about 275 frost-free days.
Major County ran 734 farms, 502,186 acres of farmland, and 34,907 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: wheat and corn.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northwest Oklahoma |
| Top Commodities | Wheat, Corn, Soybeans, Cotton, Dairy, Grain sorghum |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Exceptional Drought (D4). 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 Major County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
111 W Elm St, Fairview, OK 73737
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 Major County
Pasture and rangeland make up roughly 53% of farmland in Major County, about 263,844 acres. On a 2021–2025 satellite average, green-up typically begins around March and forage peaks in April. FSA sets the county’s normal grazing period separately; ask your office to confirm it, because LFP counts only the drought weeks that fall inside it.
Farm Structure in Major County
Farms in Major County average 684 acres, and about 9% are small operations. Roughly 20% of producers are 65 or older, which is where succession and transfer planning tends to come up. About 17,154 acres are irrigated.
What Tends to Fit in Major County
With corn and grain in the mix in Major 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 Major County Operations
Based on Major County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
FSA loans provide operating capital for wheat farmers investing in irrigation equipment and large-scale machinery. CRP helps control wind erosion on marginal cropland while providing nesting habitat for grassland birds and hunting opportunities.
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 Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, Blaine County, Oklahoma, Dewey County, Oklahoma, Garfield County, Oklahoma, Kingfisher County, Oklahoma, and Woods County, Oklahoma. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Major 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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