Mcleod County Agricultural Landuse Characteristics*
Total county area (acres) 323,143
Cropland (acres) 297,000
Percent cropland in county 92
    1997
CRP land (acres)   1,377
CRP land as a % of cropland   0.5
Percent land meeting residue cover goals **   61
Corn (acres)   90,500
Corn acreage as a % of cropland   30
Soybean (acres)   80,800
Soybean acreage as a % of cropland   27
Wheat (acres)   4,300
Wheat acreage as a % of cropland   1.5
Oats (acres)   2,900
Oats acreage as a % of cropland   1
Hay (acres)   15,700
Hay acreage as a % of cropland   5.3
Number of Cattle   36,800
Number of Hogs   40,300

* 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