| Lyon County Agricultural Landuse Characteristics * | ||
| Total county area (acres) | 460,026 | |
| Cropland (acres) | 381,396 | |
| Percent cropland in county | 83 | |
| 1994 | 1997 | |
| CRP land (acres) | 22,384 | 8,925 |
| CRP land as a % of cropland | 5.9 | 2.3 |
| Percent land meeting residue cover goals ** | 27 | 38 |
| Corn (acres) | 178,900 | 189,700 |
| Corn acreage as a % of cropland | 46.9 | 49.7 |
| Soybean (acres) | 164,400 | 160,200 |
| Soybean acreage as a % of cropland | 43.1 | 42 |
| Wheat (acres) | 7,700 | 6,500 |
| Wheat acreage as a % of cropland | 2 | 1.7 |
| Oats (acres) | 7,100 | 2,700 |
| Oats acreage as a % of cropland | 1.9 | 0.7 |
| Hay (acres) | 17,100 | 14,000 |
| Hay acreage as a % of cropland | 4.5 | 3.7 |
| Number of Cattle | 42,200 | 42,900 |
| Number of Hogs | 144,000 | 145,400 |
* 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