Pipestone County Agricultural Landuse Characteristics*
Total county area (acres) 298,279
Cropland (acres) 233,225
Percent cropland in county 78
  1994 1997
CRP land (acres) 12,448 6,580
CRP land as a % of cropland 5.3 2.8
Percent land meeting residue cover goals ** 17 27
Corn (acres) 111,300 114,000
Corn acreage as a % of cropland 47.7 48.9
Soybean (acres) 88,000 90,300
Soybean acreage as a % of cropland 37.7 38.7
Wheat (acres) - -
Wheat acreage as a % of cropland - -
Oats (acres) 11,400 4,900
Oats acreage as a % of cropland 4.9 2.1
Hay (acres) 19,200 18,100
Hay acreage as a % of cropland 8.2 7.8
Number of Cattle 39,700 39,100
Number of Hogs 75,000 77,500

* 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