Otter Tail County Agricultural Landuse Characteristics*
Total county area (acres) 1,427,262
Cropland (acres) 987,000
Percent cropland in county 69
    1997
CRP land (acres)   29,210
CRP land as a % of cropland   3
Percent land meeting residue cover goals **   -
Corn (acres)   168,000
Corn acreage as a % of cropland   17
Soybean (acres)   77,600
Soybean acreage as a % of cropland   8
Wheat (acres)   73,200
Wheat acreage as a % of cropland   7
Oats (acres)   28,100
Oats acreage as a % of cropland   3
Hay (acres)   137,600
Hay acreage as a % of cropland   14
Number of Cattle   119,800
Number of Hogs   45,000

* 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