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