Lincoln County Agricultural Landuse Characteristics *
Total county area (acres) 351,203
Cropland (acres) 261,606
Percent cropland in county 74
  1994 1997
CRP land (acres) 60,521 23,662
CRP land as a % of cropland 23.1 9
Percent land meeting residue cover goals ** 35 55
Corn (acres) 88,500 87,200
Corn acreage as a % of cropland 33.8 33.3
Soybean (acres) 79,600 79,400
Soybean acreage as a % of cropland 30.4 30.4
Wheat (acres) 9,200 9,700
Wheat acreage as a % of cropland 3.5 3.7
Oats (acres) 8,700 2,800
Oats acreage as a % of cropland 3.3 1.1
Hay (acres) 26,000 24,900
Hay acreage as a % of cropland 9.9 9.5
Number of Cattle 36,300 36,000
Number of Hogs 61,000 58,600

* 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