Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Coryell County
Coryell County lies in the Grand Prairie (MLRA 85A) region. Elevation averages about 925 feet.
Coryell County averages 34.8 inches of precipitation annually (1991–2020 NOAA normals). Annual mean temperature is 66.4°F.
Coryell County's agricultural base centers on cattle, corn, and wheat. The 2022 Ag Census recorded 1,435 farms working 511,451 acres. Cattle inventory stands at 63,280 head.
Quick Facts
| Region | Central Texas |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Corn, Wheat, Goats, Sheep, Grain sorghum |
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 Coryell County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
2504b E Main St, Gatesville, TX 76528
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 Coryell County
Coryell County reported 63,280 head of cattle across roughly 340,572 acres of pasture and rangeland. Satellite data for 2021–2025 shows April green-up and a April growth peak. Because LFP counts drought weeks only within the county’s normal grazing period, it is worth asking FSA what dates they use for Coryell County.
Farm Structure in Coryell County
Irrigation covers about 1% of farmland in Coryell County, roughly 2,563 acres. Farms average 356 acres, with about 25% classed as small operations. Around 22% of operators are 65 or older.
What Tends to Fit in Coryell County
With cattle and corn in the mix in Coryell 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 Coryell County Operations
Based on the agricultural profile of Coryell County, these programs are most likely to be relevant:
Rangeland improvement, brush management (cedar), Fort Hood area coordination, and water quality.
Commonly funded practices in this area: Brush management (cedar), prescribed burning, cross-fencing, prescribed grazing, and livestock water development.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. It takes 2 minutes and generates a personalized action packet you can print and bring to your USDA office.
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
Counties Bordering Coryell County
Coryell County shares borders with Bell County, Texas, Bosque County, Texas, Hamilton County, Texas, Lampasas County, Texas, and McLennan County, Texas. Conservation priorities, EQIP ranking pools, and drought conditions often overlap across county lines — it's worth checking neighboring county pages if your operation spans multiple jurisdictions.
Your Next Steps in Coryell County
- Run the eligibility screener to see which programs fit your operation: Free Screener
- Find your local USDA Service Center and call to schedule a meeting: Service Center Locator
- Read the full Texas guide for statewide program details, deadlines, and office contacts: Texas Farm Programs Guide
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