| Redwood County Agricultural Landuse Characteristics * | ||
| Total county area (acres) | 565,417 | |
| Cropland (acres) | 483,928 | |
| Percent cropland in county | 86 | |
| 1994 | 1997 | |
| CRP land (acres) | 17,925 | 6,035 |
| CRP land as a % of cropland | 3.7 | 1.2 |
| Percent land meeting residue cover goals ** | 28 | 30 |
| Corn (acres) | 226,200 | 238,200 |
| Corn acreage as a % of cropland | 46.7 | 49.2 |
| Soybean (acres) | 229,100 | 223,200 |
| Soybean acreage as a % of cropland | 47.3 | 46.1 |
| Wheat (acres) | 3,900 | 3,800 |
| Wheat acreage as a % of cropland | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Oats (acres) | 6,300 | 1,600 |
| Oats acreage as a % of cropland | 1.3 | 0.3 |
| Hay (acres) | 11,200 | 10,400 |
| Hay acreage as a % of cropland | 2.3 | 2.1 |
| Number of Cattle | 40,600 | 39,900 |
| Number of Hogs | 166,000 | 168,500 |
* 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