| Sibley Agricultural Landuse Characteristics * | ||
| Total county area (acres) | 385,073 | |
| Cropland (acres) | 299,838 | |
| Percent cropland in county | 78 | |
| 1994 | 1997 | |
| CRP land (acres) | 2,581 | 688 |
| CRP land as a % of cropland | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| Percent land meeting residue cover goals ** | 25 | 47 |
| Corn (acres) | 127,400 | 135,900 |
| Corn acreage as a % of cropland | 42.5 | 45.3 |
| Soybean (acres) | 125,100 | 119,100 |
| Soybean acreage as a % of cropland | 41.7 | 39.7 |
| Wheat (acres) | 6,000 | 4,600 |
| Wheat acreage as a % of cropland | 2 | 1.5 |
| Oats (acres) | 6,600 | 2,900 |
| Oats acreage as a % of cropland | 2.2 | 1 |
| Hay (acres) | 16,600 | 13,300 |
| Hay acreage as a % of cropland | 5.5 | 4.4 |
| Number of Cattle | 36,800 | 36,000 |
| Number of Hogs | 93,000 | 88,300 |
* 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