Wilkin County Agricultural Land Use Characteristics
Total county area (acres) 481,206
Cropland* (acres) 407,135
Percent cropland in county 85
CRP land (acres) 2,171
CRP land as a % of cropland 1
Percent land meeting residue cover goals** na
Corn (acres) 36,700
Corn acreage as a % of cropland 9
Soybean (acres) 121,100
Soybean acreage as a % of cropland 30
Wheat (acres) 175,300
Wheat acreage as a % of cropland 43
Oats (acres) -
Oats acreage as a % of cropland -
Hay (acres) 6,800
Hay acreage as a % of cropland 2
Number of Cattle 5,500
Number of Hogs 13,100

* 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