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Nacogdoches County, Texas

$574,802 in USDA farm subsidies to county recipients (2025)

Underserved Score: 68/100

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USDA Farm Subsidies — Nacogdoches County

$574,802 in USDA farm subsidies to Nacogdoches County recipients (2025).

Sum of payments to 198 recipients in this county, EWG Farm Subsidy Database (totalfarm), 2025 single year.

Program Breakdown (selected programs, EWG/USDA 2025)

Disaster Payments $571,971
Supplemental Disaster Relief (SDRP, one-time, included in Disaster Payments) $22,397
Specialty Crop Marketing Assistance (MASC, one-time) $1,456
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) $1,368

Selected USDA programs recorded in this county for 2025, each shown as its own figure. This is not a breakdown of the headline total above and the rows are not meant to be added up: the list is not exhaustive, and where one program sits inside another the same dollars appear on two lines, so a total of these rows can come out higher than the headline. Source: EWG Farm Subsidy Database / USDA, 2025. SDRP is part of the Disaster Payments figure, not additional to it. Specialty Crop Marketing Assistance, Supplemental Disaster Relief are one-time programs funded by the American Relief Act, 2025.

Top Subsidy Recipients

# Recipient 2025 Total
1 Coats Bros Land & Cattle Company LLC $20,789
2 Z.H. $17,843
3 E.C. $17,739
4 J.K.W. $16,729
5 H & H Cattle $14,353
6 P.E. $13,472
7 C.H. $13,409
8 B.B.G. $12,636
9 K.D.C. $12,015
10 R.M. $11,697

Top recipients by EWG totalfarm (2025). These named payments sum toward the headline total above. Source: EWG Farm Subsidy Database.

About Farming in Nacogdoches County

Unlike its row-crop neighbors, Nacogdoches County leans on livestock — this is grazing country — cattle run at roughly 18 head per 100 farmland acres (USDA NASS, 2022 Census), well above the row-crop norm. Past the livestock picture, by USDA dollars per farmland acre, Nacogdoches County sits toward the less-supported end of Texas counties (Underserved Score 68/100) — often a marker of pasture, specialty, or non-commodity land rather than unclaimed funding.

Nacogdoches County has roughly 1,014 farms working about 209,452 acres of land in farms (USDA NASS, 2022 Census of Agriculture), averaging ~207 acres per farm.

In Nacogdoches County, farmland is valued near $4,382/acre (USDA NASS).

Nacogdoches County is predominantly hay country — a forage county. Its leading harvested crops are hay (~91% of harvested cropland) and vegetables (~1% of harvested cropland) (USDA NASS, 2022 Census of Agriculture).

Cattle run at roughly 18 head per 100 farmland acres (about 21,995 head of beef cows in inventory) here (USDA NASS, 2022 Census).

Recorded payments in Nacogdoches County are relatively distributed: the top 5 recipients accounted for about 15% of the county's recorded USDA farm-subsidy dollars across 198 recipients (EWG Farm Subsidy Database, totalfarm, 2025). A descriptive split of recorded payments, not a measure of need.

Among the nearby Texas counties listed below, Nacogdoches County's Underserved Score (68/100) is higher (less USDA support per acre) than the local average (~48/100), ranking above 5 of 6 of them (higher = historically less USDA $/acre than peers).

With grazing and forage a large part of the land use in Nacogdoches County, conservation and grazing-oriented USDA programs — such as the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), and grassland options under CRP — may be worth asking your local NRCS office about. This is signposting from county land-use patterns, not an eligibility determination.

Local signals from public data: Receives less USDA $/acre than most TX counties — often reflects pasture, specialty, or non-commodity land, not unclaimed funding.; Rural (non-metro) county.

Local USDA Offices for Nacogdoches County

Your local USDA service center is where farms in Nacogdoches County apply for FSA and NRCS programs and get free, in-person help — they handle program sign-ups, conservation plans, and loan applications.

Farm Service Agency
Nacogdoches-Ang-Trin-San County Farm Service Agency
1122 N. University Dr., #144, Nacogdoches, TX
(936) 564-5891
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Nacogdoches Service Center
1122 N. University Dr., #144, Nacogdoches, TX
(936) 564-5891

Source: USDA Service Center locator (Farmers.gov). Office details can change — confirm current hours and appointments via farmers.gov/service-center-locator.

FarmGrant Underserved Score

68 out of 100
Underserved
#49 of 252 most underserved in Texas (81st pctile)
83rd national percentile
USDA Support Gap? 18.9/25
Producer Priority? 11.6/25
Insurance Coverage Gap? 19.4/25
What drives this score
  • Receives less USDA $/acre than most TX counties — often reflects pasture, specialty, or non-commodity land, not unclaimed funding.
  • Rural (non-metro) county
  • Notable veteran population (6.6%)
  • Lower insured-policy density than typical (0.0 policies/farm).

The Underserved Score (0–100) is a descriptive, relative measure of how little USDA farm-program support this county has historically received per acre compared with other counties — built from up to three public-data components (USDA support per acre, producer-priority composition, and crop-insurance coverage). Lower USDA $/acre often reflects pasture, specialty, or non-commodity land use, not unclaimed funding. This is not a measure of need, deservedness, or eligibility, and it does not predict that any farm will receive funding. Sources: USDA NASS, RMA, ERS, and EWG subsidy records.

Programs to look at in Nacogdoches County

These are USDA programs commonly relevant to counties like this one, based on public county patterns. They are not a determination that you qualify — you may be eligible; check with your local FSA or NRCS office.

Conservation programs most farms can use

Counties receiving below-average USDA dollars per acre are often under-enrolled in conservation programs open to most land. You may be eligible — these are worth asking your NRCS or FSA office about.

CRP (Conservation Reserve Program) →EQIP (Environmental Quality Incentives Program) →
Priority for veteran producers

This county has a notable veteran-producer population. These USDA programs carry veteran priority — if that's you, they're worth a look.

FSA Microloan →FSA Direct Operating Loan →
Crop insurance & NAP coverage

This county shows lower-than-typical crop-insurance participation. These risk-protection programs are commonly relevant — coverage and eligibility depend on your operation.

Federal Crop Insurance →
Commodity support (if you grow program crops)

If you grow covered program crops, these commodity-support programs may apply. Eligibility depends on your crops and base acres — check with your FSA office.

ARC-CO (Agriculture Risk Coverage — County) →
See the full set of USDA programs you could qualify for → free Subsidy Finder

USDA Funding Per Acre

Historically, Nacogdoches County received about $2.74 per acre of farmland in USDA subsidies. That is less USDA $/acre than most TX counties — often a sign of pasture, specialty, or non-commodity land, not unclaimed funding. That ranks #2,707 of 3,032 U.S. counties for USDA dollars per farmland acre.

2025 USDA subsidy $ (EWG totalfarm) ÷ land-in-farms acres (209,452 acres, USDA NASS 2022 Census). A descriptive county-wide statistic — not a prediction of what any individual farm received or will receive. This is the same axis as the Underserved Score above (less $/acre → higher Underserved Score, currently 68).

See how Nacogdoches County ranks against all U.S. counties →

County Land Economics & Demographics

Population
65,375
(2023, USDA ERS)
Median Income
$52,516
(USDA ERS)
Poverty Rate
19.6%
(USDA ERS)
Unemployment
4.3%
(USDA ERS)
Land Value
$4,382/ac
(USDA NASS, 2022 Census)
Insurance Policies
28
(USDA RMA)
Acres Insured
11,697
(USDA RMA)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much USDA funding does Nacogdoches County receive?

Nacogdoches County recipients received about $574,802 in USDA farm subsidies in 2025, per the EWG Farm Subsidy Database (totalfarm). This is a single-year county total of recorded payments, not a forecast of future funding.

What USDA programs are available to farmers in Nacogdoches County?

With grazing and forage prominent in Nacogdoches County, conservation and working-lands programs (EQIP, CSP, grassland CRP) and disaster/livestock assistance may be especially relevant, alongside federal crop insurance and FSA loans. Eligibility depends on your farm; use the free Subsidy Finder to see programs you could qualify for, then confirm with your local FSA or NRCS office.

How is the FarmGrant Underserved Score calculated?

The Underserved Score (0–100; 68 for Nacogdoches County — Underserved) is a descriptive, relative measure of how little USDA farm-program support this county has historically received per acre compared with other counties, built from three public-data components — USDA support per acre, producer-priority composition, and crop-insurance coverage (USDA NASS, RMA, ERS, and EWG records). Lower USDA support per acre often reflects pasture, specialty, or non-commodity land use rather than unclaimed funding. It is not a measure of need or eligibility and does not predict that any farm will receive funding.

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Programs your farm could qualify for

Farms in Nacogdoches County may qualify for USDA programs based on crop, conservation, and disaster activity. Run the free Subsidy Finder to see which programs you could qualify for, then prep your local USDA office visit.

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Data as of August 27, 2026. Subsidy figures: USDA/EWG 2025 release. Farmland acres: USDA NASS 2022 Census. Underserved Score refreshed monthly. Each figure above carries its own data year; this page is never fresher than its oldest input.