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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Dyer County
Dyer County sits within the Southern Mississippi Valley Loess (MLRA 134) region. Elevation averages about 346 feet.
Temperatures in Dyer County range from a January mean low of 29°F to a July mean high near 90°F. Annual precipitation averages 51.7 inches.
Dyer County ran 407 farms, 249,678 acres of farmland, and 2,013 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: soybeans, corn, and cotton.
Quick Facts
| Region | West Tennessee |
| Top Commodities | Soybeans, Corn, Cotton, Horses, Fruit & tree nuts, Goats |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Abnormally Dry (D0) — monitor conditions.
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 Dyer County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
400 Community Park Blvd, Dyersburg, TN 38024
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 Dyer County
Pasture and rangeland make up roughly 5% of farmland in Dyer County, about 11,326 acres. On a 2021–2025 satellite average, green-up typically begins around April and forage peaks in May. 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 Dyer County
Farms in Dyer County average 613 acres, and about 31% are small operations. Roughly 25% of producers are 65 or older, which is where succession and transfer planning tends to come up. About 22,366 acres are irrigated.
What Tends to Fit in Dyer County
Given the operation mix in Dyer County, the practices that most often come up are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing for grazing operations, 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 Dyer County Operations
Based on Dyer County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Programs emphasize soil and water conservation for intensive row crop operations on highly productive bottomland. Wetland conservation and flood management are priorities in areas near Reelfoot Lake and the Mississippi River.
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 Mississippi County, Arkansas, Pemiscot County, Missouri, Crockett County, Tennessee, Gibson County, Tennessee, Lake County, Tennessee, and Lauderdale County, Tennessee. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Dyer County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Tennessee guide: Tennessee Farm Programs Guide
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