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