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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Marshall County
Marshall County lies in the West Cross Timbers (MLRA 84B) region. Elevation averages about 876 feet.
Marshall County averages 40.8 inches of precipitation annually (1991–2020 NOAA normals). Annual mean temperature is 63.3°F.
Marshall County's agricultural base centers on cattle, equine, and equine. The 2022 Ag Census recorded 467 farms working 181,214 acres. Cattle inventory stands at 29,591 head.
Quick Facts
| Region | South Central Oklahoma |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Fruit & tree nuts, Horses, Poultry, Tomatoes, Goats |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2).
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 Marshall County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
800 Cedar Dr, Madill, OK 73446
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
1215 N Hwy 77, Marietta, OK 73448
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 Marshall County
Marshall County reported 29,591 head of cattle across roughly 126,676 acres of pasture and rangeland. Satellite data for 2021–2025 shows April green-up and a May growth peak. Because LFP counts drought weeks only within the county’s normal grazing period, it is worth asking FSA what dates they use for Marshall County.
Farm Structure in Marshall County
Irrigation covers about 1% of farmland in Marshall County, roughly 1,651 acres. Farms average 388 acres, with about 20% classed as small operations. Around 23% of operators are 65 or older.
What Tends to Fit in Marshall County
Marshall County's top commodities in the 2022 Census were cattle, equine, and equine. That mix shapes which conservation practices tend to be worth asking about — for grazing operations, prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing; for row-crop ground, cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election; and for rangeland, brush management. Your local NRCS office sets the ranking pools each year and can tell you which ones your operation falls into.
Programs for Marshall County Operations
Based on Marshall County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
EQIP funding supports livestock water systems and pasture improvement on rolling terrain near Lake Texoma. CSP provides payments for forest management practices that protect water quality in the lake watershed while maintaining wildlife habitat.
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
Counties Bordering Marshall County
Marshall County shares borders with Bryan County, Oklahoma, Carter County, Oklahoma, Johnston County, Oklahoma, Love County, Oklahoma, and Grayson County, Texas. Conservation priorities, EQIP ranking pools, and drought conditions often overlap across county lines — it's worth checking neighboring county pages if your operation spans multiple jurisdictions.
Your Next Steps in Marshall 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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