| Freeborn County Agricultural Landuse Characteristics * | ||
| Total county area (acres) | 460,881 | |
| Cropland (acres) | 379,439 | |
| Percent cropland in county | 82 | |
| 1994 | 1997 | |
| CRP land (acres) | 25,778 | 3,537 |
| CRP land as a % of cropland | 6.8 | 0.9 |
| Percent land meeting residue cover goals ** | - | - |
| Corn (acres) | 189,800 | 192,500 |
| Corn acreage as a % of cropland | 50 | 50.7 |
| Soybean (acres) | 137,400 | 144,400 |
| Soybean acreage as a % of cropland | 36.2 | 38.1 |
| Wheat (acres) | - | - |
| Wheat acreage as a % of cropland | - | - |
| Oats (acres) | 5,300 | 2,400 |
| Oats acreage as a % of cropland | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Hay (acres) | 13,500 | 11,500 |
| Hay acreage as a % of cropland | 3.6 | 3 |
| Number of Cattle | 20,000 | 18,200 |
| Number of Hogs | 155,000 | 158,100 |
* 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