Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Midland County
Temperatures in Midland County range from a January mean low of 32°F to a July mean high near 95°F. Annual precipitation averages 14.5 inches.
Midland County ran 349 farms, 560,075 acres of farmland, and 910 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, corn, and cotton.
Quick Facts
| Region | Permian Basin / West Texas |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Corn, Cotton, Wheat, Goats, Horses |
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 Midland County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
1509 West Wall St.Suite 106, The Permain Building, Midland, TX 79701
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
801 S Pagewood Ave, Ste 4, Odessa, TX 79761
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.
Farm Structure in Midland County
Farms in Midland County average 1,605 acres, and about 40% are small operations. Roughly 23% of producers are 65 or older, which is where succession and transfer planning tends to come up. About 6,000 acres are irrigated.
What Tends to Fit in Midland County
With cattle and corn in the mix in Midland 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 Midland County Operations
Based on the agricultural profile of Midland County, these programs are most likely to be relevant:
Rangeland restoration, irrigation efficiency, wind erosion, and brush management.
Commonly funded practices in this area: Brush management, irrigation water management, cover crops, livestock water development, and windbreak establishment.
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
Bordering Counties
If your operation extends into or you compare conditions against adjacent counties, see Andrews County, Texas, Ector County, Texas, Glasscock County, Texas, Martin County, Texas, Reagan County, Texas, and Upton County, Texas. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Midland 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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