| Jackson County Agricultural Landuse Characteristics * | ||
| Total county area (acres) | 460,459 | |
| Cropland (acres) | 379,881 | |
| Percent cropland in county | 83 | |
| 1994 | 1997 | |
| CRP land (acres) | 10,756 | 3,249 |
| CRP land as a % of cropland | 2.8 | 0.9 |
| Percent land meeting residue cover goals ** | 21 | 62 |
| Corn (acres) | 192,600 | 195,700 |
| Corn acreage as a % of cropland | 50.7 | 51.5 |
| Soybean (acres) | 175,800 | 170,100 |
| Soybean acreage as a % of cropland | 46.3 | 44.8 |
| Wheat (acres) | - | - |
| Wheat acreage as a % of cropland | - | - |
| Oats (acres) | 2,900 | - |
| Oats acreage as a % of cropland | 0.8 | - |
| Hay (acres) | 7,500 | 7,900 |
| Hay acreage as a % of cropland | 2 | 2.1 |
| Number of Cattle | 28,100 | 28,300 |
| Number of Hogs | 171,000 | 166,600 |
* 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