Kandiyohi County Agricultural Landuse Characteristics *
Total county area (acres) 552,365
Cropland (acres) 353,383
Percent cropland in county 64
  1994 1997
CRP land (acres) 37,394 24,715
CRP land as a % of cropland 10.6 7
Percent land meeting residue cover goals ** 29 47
Corn (acres) 147,200 151,400
Corn acreage as a % of cropland 41.7 42.8
Soybean (acres) 109,700 109,600
Soybean acreage as a % of cropland 31 31
Wheat (acres) 8,300 6,200
Wheat acreage as a % of cropland 2.3 1.8
Oats (acres) 10,000 11,800
Oats acreage as a % of cropland 2.8 3.3
Hay (acres) 32,000 26,300
Hay acreage as a % of cropland 9.1 7.4
Number of Cattle 33,900 32,900
Number of Hogs 89,000 81,400

* 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