| 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