| Chippewa County Agricultural Landuse Characteristics* | ||
| Total county area (acres) | 376,462 | |
| Cropland (acres) | 316,741 | |
| Percent cropland in county | 84 | |
| 1994 | 1997 | |
| CRP land (acres) | 8,749 | 5,206 |
| CRP land as a % of cropland | 2.8 | 1.6 |
| Percent land meeting residue cover goals ** | 8 | 33 |
| Corn (acres) | 131,800 | 133,800 |
| Corn acreage as a % of cropland | 41.6 | 42.2 |
| Soybean (acres) | 133,800 | 137,700 |
| Soybean acreage as a % of cropland | 42.2 | 43.5 |
| Wheat (acres) | 11,200 | 6,300 |
| Wheat acreage as a % of cropland | 3.5 | 2 |
| Oats (acres) | 2,100 | - |
| Oats acreage as a % of cropland | 0.7 | - |
| Hay (acres) | 5,800 | 6,900 |
| Hay acreage as a % of cropland | 1.8 | 2.2 |
| Number of Cattle | 9,200 | 8,600 |
| Number of Hogs | 49,000 | 44,400 |
* 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