| Bigstone County Agricultural Landuse Characteristics* | ||
| Total county area (acres) | 338,488 | |
| Cropland (acres) | 242,423 | |
| Percent cropland in county | 72 | |
| 1994 | 1997 | |
| CRP land (acres) | 19,225 | 8,114 |
| CRP land as a % of cropland | 7.9 | 3.3 |
| Percent land meeting residue cover goals ** | - | 48 |
| Corn (acres) | 58,600 | 67,900 |
| Corn acreage as a % of cropland | 24.2 | 28 |
| Soybean (acres) | 99,200 | 104,500 |
| Soybean acreage as a % of cropland | 40.9 | 43 |
| Wheat (acres) | 46,100 | 36,000 |
| Wheat acreage as a % of cropland | 19 | 15 |
| Oats (acres) | 1,900 | - |
| Oats acreage as a % of cropland | 0.8 | - |
| Hay (acres) | 7,400 | 7,200 |
| Hay acreage as a % of cropland | 3.1 | 3 |
| Number of Cattle | 12,700 | 11,900 |
| Number of Hogs | 40,000 | 37,800 |
* Crop acreages and animal productions are based on 1996 agricultural statistics.
** Expressed as % of total county acres meeting target for 15% residue cover after soybean and 30% residue cover after corn.
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Last Updated on 3/18/98