Farm Programs & Local Resources
Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Red River County
Temperatures in Red River County range from a January mean low of 33°F to a July mean high near 93°F. Annual precipitation averages 49.8 inches.
Red River County ran 1,041 farms, 482,116 acres of farmland, and 77,613 head of cattle in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Top commodities: cattle, wheat, and cotton.
Quick Facts
| Region | Northeast Texas / Blackland Prairie |
| Top Commodities | Cattle & calves, Wheat, Vegetables, Fruit & tree nuts, Cotton, Horses |
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 Red River County.
USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)
900 E Main St, Clarksville, TX 75426
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 Red River County
Pasture and rangeland make up roughly 54% of farmland in Red River County, about 257,940 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 Red River County
Farms in Red River County average 463 acres, and about 15% are small operations. Roughly 26% of producers are 65 or older, which is where succession and transfer planning tends to come up. About 6,986 acres are irrigated.
What Tends to Fit in Red River County
Given the operation mix in Red River County, the practices that most often come up are prescribed grazing, livestock water development, and cross-fencing for grazing operations; cover crops, residue management, and ARC/PLC election for row-crop ground; and brush management for rangeland. 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 Red River County Operations
Based on the agricultural profile of Red River County, these programs are most likely to be relevant:
Soil health, water quality in the Red River watershed, and pasture improvement.
Commonly funded practices in this area: Cover crops, nutrient management, cross-fencing, prescribed grazing, and riparian buffers.
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 Choctaw County, Oklahoma, McCurtain County, Oklahoma, Bowie County, Texas, Delta County, Texas, Franklin County, Texas, and Lamar County, Texas. Ranking criteria and cost-share rates can vary county by county even within the same state.
Your Next Steps in Red River 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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