| 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