| Stevens County Agricultural Land Use Characteristics | |
| Total county area (acres) | 368,443 |
| Cropland* (acres) | 269,418 |
| Percent cropland in county | 73 |
| CRP land (acres) | 7,397 |
| CRP land as a % of cropland | 3 |
| Percent land meeting residue cover goals** | na |
| Corn (acres) | 121,800 |
| Corn acreage as a % of cropland | 45 |
| Soybean (acres) | 132,600 |
| Soybean acreage as a % of cropland | 49 |
| Wheat (acres) | 39,200 |
| Wheat acreage as a % of cropland | 15 |
| Oats (acres) | - |
| Oats acreage as a % of cropland | - |
| Hay (acres) | 11,500 |
| Hay acreage as a % of cropland | 4 |
| Number of Cattle | 28,500 |
| Number of Hogs | 74,900 |
* 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