| Douglas County Agricultural Landuse Characteristics * | ||
| Total county area (acres) | 459,226 | |
| Cropland (acres) | 207,622 | |
| Percent cropland in county | 45 | |
| 1994 | 1997 | |
| CRP land (acres) | 38,592 | 27,738 |
| CRP land as a % of cropland | 18.6 | 13.4 |
| Percent land meeting residue cover goals ** | - | - |
| Corn (acres) | 50,700 | 57,100 |
| Corn acreage as a % of cropland | 24.4 | 27.5 |
| Soybean (acres) | 35,300 | 44,900 |
| Soybean acreage as a % of cropland | 17 | 21.6 |
| Wheat (acres) | 20,200 | 19,400 |
| Wheat acreage as a % of cropland | 9.7 | 9.3 |
| Oats (acres) | 19,400 | 8,400 |
| Oats acreage as a % of cropland | 9.3 | 4 |
| Hay (acres) | 36,200 | 33,500 |
| Hay acreage as a % of cropland | 17.4 | 16.1 |
| Number of Cattle | 39,800 | 37,500 |
| Number of Hogs | 25,000 | 23,200 |
* 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