| Martin County Agricultural Landuse Characteristics * | ||
| Total county area (acres) | 465,996 | |
| Cropland (acres) | 407,811 | |
| Percent cropland in county | 88 | |
| 1994 | 1997 | |
| CRP land (acres) | 2,856 | 1,221 |
| CRP land as a % of cropland | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| Percent land meeting residue cover goals ** | 56 | 78 |
| Corn (acres) | 222,500 | 228,500 |
| Corn acreage as a % of cropland | 54.6 | 56 |
| Soybean (acres) | 191,700 | 183,500 |
| Soybean acreage as a % of cropland | 47 | 45 |
| Wheat (acres) | - | - |
| Wheat acreage as a % of cropland | - | - |
| Oats (acres) | 3,300 | 1,400 |
| Oats acreage as a % of cropland | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Hay (acres) | 6,700 | 8,100 |
| Hay acreage as a % of cropland | 1.6 | 2 |
| Number of Cattle | 27,500 | 26,100 |
| Number of Hogs | 254,000 | 285,000 |
* 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