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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Todd County
Todd County sits within the Dakota-Nebraska Eroded Tableland (MLRA 66) region. Elevation averages about 2,808 feet.
Temperatures in Todd County range from a January mean low of 13°F to a July mean high near 87°F. Annual precipitation averages 22.2 inches. Expect about 214 frost-free days.
Todd County ran 161 farms, 872,654 acres of farmland, and 44,981 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, corn, and wheat.
Quick Facts
| Region | South Central |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Corn, Wheat, Soybeans, Bison, Grain sorghum |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2).
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 Todd County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
706 W Bennett Ave, Martin, SD 57551
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
123 East 6th Street, White River, SD 57579
This county also has 2 additional NRCS offices. View all offices
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 Todd County Operations
Based on Todd County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Conservation programs integrate traditional ecological knowledge with modern practices to maintain grassland health and cultural landscapes. Beginning farmer and rancher programs support tribal members entering agriculture and continuing traditional land stewardship practices.
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 Cherry County, Nebraska, Keya Paha County, Nebraska, Bennett County, South Dakota, Jackson County, South Dakota, Mellette County, South Dakota, and Tripp County, South Dakota. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Todd County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the South Dakota guide: South Dakota Farm Programs Guide
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