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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Pushmataha County
Pushmataha County sits within the Ouachita Mountains (MLRA 119) region. Elevation averages about 738 feet.
Temperatures in Pushmataha County range from a January mean low of 30°F to a July mean high near 92°F. Annual precipitation averages 50.2 inches.
Pushmataha County ran 593 farms, 238,702 acres of farmland, and 23,312 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, equine, and equine.
Quick Facts
| Region | Southeast Oklahoma |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Horses, Vegetables, Poultry, Goats, Deer |
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 Pushmataha County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
510 Highway 271 N, Antlers, OK 74523
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
2681 Us Hwy 70, Hugo, OK 74743
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 Pushmataha County
Pasture and rangeland make up roughly 51% of farmland in Pushmataha County, about 121,796 acres. On a 2021–2025 satellite average, green-up typically begins around April and forage peaks in June. 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 Pushmataha County
Farms in Pushmataha County average 403 acres, and about 12% are small operations. Roughly 29% of producers are 65 or older, which is where succession and transfer planning tends to come up. About 263 acres are irrigated.
What Tends to Fit in Pushmataha County
Pushmataha 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 Pushmataha County Operations
Based on Pushmataha County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Forest management and wildlife habitat programs help landowners manage timber resources alongside cattle operations. Cost-share assistance for livestock facilities addresses challenges of farming in mountainous terrain.
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, Latimer County, Oklahoma, Le Flore County, Oklahoma, McCurtain County, Oklahoma, and Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Pushmataha 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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