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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Rogers County
Rogers County is part of the Cherokee Prairies land resource region (MLRA 112). The county's mean elevation is about 704 feet.
Based on 1991–2020 normals, Rogers County sees 43.2 in of rain, a 334-day growing season, a 59.9°F mean annual temperature.
Rogers County carries 61,777 head of cattle (2022 Ag Census). Pastureland totals 174,540 acres. 1,653 farms operate in the county, averaging 163 acres each.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northeast Oklahoma |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Poultry, Horses, Fruit & tree nuts, Dairy, 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 Rogers County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
1900 W Will Rogers Cir, Claremore, OK 74017
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 Rogers County
Satellite vegetation data (2021–2025 average) shows forage in Rogers County greening up around April and peaking in June. The county carries about 174,540 acres of pastureland. Your county’s official normal grazing period is set by FSA and can differ from the satellite curve — confirm it with your local office, since it determines which drought weeks count toward LFP.
Farm Structure in Rogers County
The 2022 Census of Agriculture puts Rogers County at an average farm size of 163 acres, 37% small operations, 23% of producers aged 65 or older, and about 1,348 acres irrigated. Those numbers shape which programs fit — your FSA and NRCS staff can tell you which ranking pool your operation falls into.
What Tends to Fit in Rogers County
Given the operation mix in Rogers County, the practices that most often come up are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing for grazing operations; waste storage, nutrient management, and Dairy Margin Coverage for dairies; and cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election for row-crop ground. Whether any of them scores well depends on your county's Local Working Group priorities, which NRCS can walk you through before you apply.
Programs for Rogers County Operations
Based on Rogers County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Urban-interface agriculture programs help farmers near metropolitan areas address development pressure and zoning issues. Water quality protection practices are prioritized due to proximity to municipal water supplies.
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 Rogers County frequently work or lease ground across county lines. Neighboring counties include Craig County, Oklahoma, Mayes County, Oklahoma, Nowata County, Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, Wagoner County, Oklahoma, and Washington County, Oklahoma. USDA programs and local NRCS priorities may differ from one jurisdiction to the next.
Your Next Steps in Rogers 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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