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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Osage County
Osage County is part of the North Cross Timbers land resource region (MLRA 84A). The county's mean elevation is about 978 feet.
Based on 1991–2020 normals, Osage County sees 40.0 in of rain, a 303-day growing season, a 58.9°F mean annual temperature.
Osage County carries 139,035 head of cattle (2022 Ag Census). Pastureland totals 1,033,921 acres. 1,236 farms operate in the county, averaging 1,067 acres each.
Quick Facts
| Region | North Central Oklahoma |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Wheat, Vegetables, Horses, Fruit & tree nuts |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2). LFP-eligible for 6+ 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 Osage County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
1000 W Main St, Pawhuska, OK 74056
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 Osage County Operations
Based on Osage County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Grassland conservation programs help maintain the native prairie ecosystem while supporting cattle ranching. Prescribed burning cost-share assists ranchers in maintaining healthy tallgrass prairie conditions.
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 Osage County frequently work or lease ground across county lines. Neighboring counties include Chautauqua County, Kansas, Cowley County, Kansas, Kay County, Oklahoma, Noble County, Oklahoma, Pawnee County, Oklahoma, and Tulsa County, Oklahoma. USDA programs and local NRCS priorities may differ from one jurisdiction to the next.
Your Next Steps in Osage 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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