Norman County Agricultural Land Use Characteristics
Total county area (acres) 561,638
Cropland* (acres) 420,362
Percent cropland in county 75
CRP land (acres) 35,895
CRP land as a % of cropland 9
Percent land meeting residue cover goals** 2
Corn (acres) 20,000
Corn acreage as a % of cropland 5
Soybean (acres) 80,000
Soybean acreage as a % of cropland 19
Wheat (acres) 197,300
Wheat acreage as a % of cropland 47
Oats (acres) 2,800
Oats acreage as a % of cropland 1
Hay (acres) 18,500
Hay acreage as a % of cropland 4
Number of Cattle 11,600
Number of Hogs 9,400

* Crop acreages and animal productions are based on 1996 Minnesota 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 4/26/98