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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Wagoner County
Wagoner County sits within the Cherokee Prairies (MLRA 112) region. Elevation averages about 524 feet.
Temperatures in Wagoner County range from a January mean low of 27°F to a July mean high near 93°F. Annual precipitation averages 44.1 inches. Expect about 334 frost-free days.
Wagoner County ran 1,014 farms, 200,025 acres of farmland, and 27,871 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, soybeans, and wheat.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northeast Oklahoma |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Soybeans, Wheat, Fruit & tree nuts, Horses, Sheep |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Moderate Drought (D1) — watch for worsening; LFP not currently triggered.
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 Wagoner County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
26112 State Hwy 51, Wagoner, OK 74467
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 Wagoner County
Pasture and rangeland make up roughly 41% of farmland in Wagoner County, about 82,619 acres. On a 2021–2025 satellite average, green-up typically begins around August and forage peaks in September. 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 Wagoner County
Farms in Wagoner County average 197 acres, and about 34% are small operations. Roughly 22% of producers are 65 or older, which is where succession and transfer planning tends to come up. About 5,568 acres are irrigated.
What Tends to Fit in Wagoner County
With cattle and soybeans in the mix in Wagoner County, the practices worth raising with NRCS are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing (grazing operations); cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election (row-crop ground); and brush management (rangeland). 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 Wagoner County Operations
Based on Wagoner County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Water quality protection programs are prioritized due to numerous lakes and recreational water bodies in the area. Conservation practices focus on preventing nutrient runoff from agricultural operations.
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 Cherokee County, Oklahoma, Mayes County, Oklahoma, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, Rogers County, Oklahoma, and Tulsa County, Oklahoma. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Wagoner 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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