Scott County Agricultural Landuse Characteristics *
Total county area (acres) 235,625
Cropland (acres) 110,670
Percent cropland in county 47
  1994 1997
CRP land (acres) 2,345 1,356
CRP land as a % of cropland 2.1 1.2
Percent land meeting residue cover goals ** 21 73
Corn (acres) 36,500 42,600
Corn acreage as a % of cropland 33 38.5
Soybean (acres) 25,900 30,200
Soybean acreage as a % of cropland 23.4 27.3
Wheat (acres) 2,600 1,300
Wheat acreage as a % of cropland 2.3 1.2
Oats (acres) 4,700 2,500
Oats acreage as a % of cropland 4.2 2.3
Hay (acres) 14,100 13,700
Hay acreage as a % of cropland 12.7 12.4
Number of Cattle 29,200 28,900
Number of Hogs 18,000 16,000

* 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