Reeves County, Texas: USDA programs and conservation funding

150
Farms & Ranches
831K
Acres in Agriculture
5,538
Avg Farm Size (acres)
$6.2M
Cattle Sales
Top commodities: Field Crops, Other, Cattle, Grain, Equine, Equine
Source: 2022 USDA Census of Agriculture

Reeves County, Texas has 150 farms working 830,657 agricultural acres (average 5,538 acres per farm). Cattle sales total $6.2 million annually. Leading commodities by sales: Field Crops, Other, Cattle, Grain. Vegetation typically peaks in Aug, defining the primary growing season.

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Farm Programs & Local Resources

Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error

Reeves County is located in the Trans-Pecos / Permian Basin region of Texas. Agriculture here is anchored by cattle & calves, with the county’s operations reflecting the broader character of Trans-Pecos / Permian Basin agriculture.


Quick Facts

RegionTrans-Pecos / Permian Basin
Top CommoditiesCattle & calves, Vegetables, Horses, Honey, Goats, Hogs

Current Conditions

Drought status: Moderate Drought (D1) — watch for worsening; LFP not currently triggered.

Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14

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 Reeves County.

USDA Service Center (NRCS + FSA)

1417 W 3rd St, Pecos, TX 79772

(432) 445-3196

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.


Programs for Reeves County Operations

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

Desert rangeland, irrigation efficiency (Pecos River), and livestock water.

Commonly funded practices in this area: Livestock water development, irrigation water management, brush management, and prescribed grazing.

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 Reeves County

Reeves County shares borders with Eddy County, New Mexico, Culberson County, Texas, Jeff Davis County, Texas, Loving County, Texas, Pecos County, Texas, and Ward 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 Reeves 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

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Related program guides

EQIP FencingEQIP Prescribed GrazingCSPEQIP Water DevelopmentEQIP Brush Management

Vegetation Baseline

0.11
Typical NDVI (Apr)
0.14
Peak season (Aug)
JanJulDec
5-year average NDVI from MODIS MOD13Q1 (2021–2025 avg)

Quick Tools for Reeves 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.