| Stevens County Agricultural Landuse Characteristics * | ||
| Total county area (acres) | 369,175 | |
| Cropland (acres) | 318,306 | |
| Percent cropland in county | 86 | |
| 1994 | 1997 | |
| CRP land (acres) | 25,789 | 7,397 |
| CRP land as a % of cropland | 8.1 | 2.3 |
| Percent land meeting residue cover goals ** | - | - |
| Corn (acres) | 104,800 | 121,800 |
| Corn acreage as a % of cropland | 32.9 | 38.3 |
| Soybean (acres) | 123,700 | 132,600 |
| Soybean acreage as a % of cropland | 38.9 | 41.7 |
| Wheat (acres) | 50,100 | 39,200 |
| Wheat acreage as a % of cropland | 15.7 | 12.3 |
| Oats (acres) | 1,400 | - |
| Oats acreage as a % of cropland | 0.4 | - |
| Hay (acres) | 10,300 | 11,500 |
| Hay acreage as a % of cropland | 3.2 | 3.6 |
| Number of Cattle | 33,900 | 28,500 |
| Number of Hogs | 79,000 | 74,900 |
* 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