| Faribault County Agricultural Landuse Characteristics * | ||
| Total county area (acres) | 460,622 | |
| Cropland (acres) | 386,035 | |
| Percent cropland in county | 84 | |
| 1994 | 1997 | |
| CRP land (acres) | 4,211 | 696 |
| CRP land as a % of cropland | 1.1 | 0.2 |
| Percent land meeting residue cover goals ** | 34 | 47 |
| Corn (acres) | 206,000 | 219,400 |
| Corn acreage as a % of cropland | 53.4 | 56.8 |
| Soybean (acres) | 161,600 | 151,000 |
| Soybean acreage as a % of cropland | 41.9 | 39.1 |
| Wheat (acres) | - | - |
| Wheat acreage as a % of cropland | - | - |
| Oats (acres) | 3,100 | 1,100 |
| Oats acreage as a % of cropland | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Hay (acres) | 5,300 | 3,900 |
| Hay acreage as a % of cropland | 1.4 | 1 |
| Number of Cattle | 17,400 | 16,200 |
| Number of Hogs | 144,000 | 148,500 |
* 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