Haskell County, Texas: USDA programs and conservation funding

518
Farms & Ranches
542K
Acres in Agriculture
1,047
Avg Farm Size (acres)
$11.5M
Cattle Sales
Top commodities: Cotton, Grain, Cattle, Wheat, Field Crops, Other
Source: 2022 USDA Census of Agriculture

Haskell County, Texas has 518 farms working 542,383 agricultural acres (average 1,047 acres per farm). Cattle sales total $11.5 million annually. Leading commodities by sales: Cotton, Grain, Cattle. Vegetation typically peaks in Jun, defining the primary growing season.

Programs likely to fit Haskell County operations

With 518 farms averaging 1,047 acres, a cotton and grain commodity base, vegetation peaking near Jun at 0.46 NDVI, these are the federal programs most worth a closer look. Every program is competitive — confirm fit with your local USDA office.

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About Haskell County

Haskell County is part of the Central Rolling Red Plains, Eastern Part land resource region (MLRA 78C).

Based on 1991–2020 normals, Haskell County sees 26.0 in of rain, a 64.4°F mean annual temperature.

Haskell County carries 7,597 head of cattle (2022 Ag Census). Pastureland totals 193,363 acres. 518 farms operate in the county, averaging 1,047 acres each.

Quick Facts
RegionRolling Plains
Top CommoditiesCotton, Cattle & calves, Wheat, Grain sorghum, Poultry, Floriculture

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 Haskell County.

USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)

607 N 1st St E, Ste B, Haskell, TX 79521

(940) 864-2617

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 Haskell County

Satellite vegetation data (2021–2025 average) shows forage in Haskell County greening up around May and peaking in June. The county carries about 193,363 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 Haskell County

The 2022 Census of Agriculture puts Haskell County at an average farm size of 1,047 acres, 10% small operations, 25% of producers aged 65 or older, and about 16,601 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 Haskell County

With cattle and grain in the mix in Haskell 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 Haskell County Operations

Based on the agricultural profile of Haskell County, these programs are most likely to be relevant:

Rangeland health, brush management, and soil health on cropland.

Commonly funded practices in this area: Brush management, prescribed grazing, cover crops, livestock water development, and cross-fencing.

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

Nearby Counties

Operators in Haskell County frequently work or lease ground across county lines. Neighboring counties include Baylor County, Texas, Jones County, Texas, King County, Texas, Knox County, Texas, Shackelford County, Texas, and Stonewall County, Texas. USDA programs and local NRCS priorities may differ from one jurisdiction to the next.

Your Next Steps in Haskell County

  1. Run the eligibility screener to see which programs fit your operation: Free Screener
  2. Find your local USDA Service Center and call to schedule a meeting: Service Center Locator
  3. Read the full Texas guide for statewide program details, deadlines, and office contacts: Texas Farm Programs Guide

Built by ranchers who’ve been through it. Every guide on this site is free.

Related program guides

EQIP Prescribed GrazingCSPEQIP Water DevelopmentEQIP Brush ManagementCRPEQIP Fencing

Vegetation Baseline

0.36
Typical NDVI (Apr)
0.46
Peak season (Jun)
JanJulDec
5-year average NDVI from MODIS MOD13Q1 (2021–2025 avg)

Quick Tools for Haskell County

Check drought statusCurrent USDM conditions and historical drought data.PRF rainfall analysis78 years of grid-level rainfall data for hay and grazing insurance.Estimate EQIP costsSee what NRCS may cover and your estimated out-of-pocket share.Disaster triageLost livestock or pasture? Find your disaster programs and deadlines.See all deadlinesEvery USDA program deadline in one place.