| Murray County Agricultural Landuse Characteristics * | ||
| Total county area (acres) | 461,010 | |
| Cropland (acres) | 376,237 | |
| Percent cropland in county | 82 | |
| 1994 | 1997 | |
| CRP land (acres) | 18,345 | 7,318 |
| CRP land as a % of cropland | 4.9 | 1.9 |
| Percent land meeting residue cover goals ** | - | 64 |
| Corn (acres) | 177,900 | 192,600 |
| Corn acreage as a % of cropland | 47.3 | 51.2 |
| Soybean (acres) | 166,600 | 166,100 |
| Soybean acreage as a % of cropland | 44.3 | 44.1 |
| Wheat (acres) | 1,500 | 1,100 |
| Wheat acreage as a % of cropland | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| Oats (acres) | 10,400 | 3,800 |
| Oats acreage as a % of cropland | 2.8 | 1 |
| Hay (acres) | 16,500 | 16,800 |
| Hay acreage as a % of cropland | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| Number of Cattle | 53,800 | 52,700 |
| Number of Hogs | 108,000 | 104,800 |
* 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