Traverse County Agricultural Landuse Characteristics*
Total county area (acres) 374,952
Cropland (acres) 324,144
Percent cropland in county 86
  1994 1997
CRP land (acres) 10,027 4,696
CRP land as a % of cropland 3.1 1.4
Percent land meeting residue cover goals ** - 50
Corn (acres) 47,500 76,000
Corn acreage as a % of cropland 14.7 23.4
Soybean (acres) 122,500 135,600
Soybean acreage as a % of cropland 37.8 41.8
Wheat (acres) 92,100 87,900
Wheat acreage as a % of cropland 28.4 27.1
Oats (acres) 1,400 -
Oats acreage as a % of cropland 0.4 -
Hay (acres) 7,700 9,500
Hay acreage as a % of cropland 2.4 2.9
Number of Cattle 11,600 10,200
Number of Hogs 26,000 23,100

* 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