Adair County, Iowa Land Records

According to AcreValue.com there were 146 recent sales of farm land, ranches, and pastures in Adair County, Iowa. There are 23,485 fields at approximately 14.8 acres per field. Consequently, the average cost per acre in Adair County according to AcreValue.com $5,230/acre. Iowa land records state Adair County is made up of 364,160 acres. The upland divide that separates the Missouri River with the Mississippi River is located in Adair County according to Iowa land records.

Crop History of Adair County, Iowa Land Records

Iowa land records expresses a growth in corn production in the area, however bean production has remained constant. In 1967 351,006 acres were used for agricultural purposes. According to Iowa land records, 265,545 acres was used to raise crops, 63,6729 acres were used for pasture, 12,000 acres reserved woodland, and 876 acres were used for small water areas (watersheds). Corn is the top crop in Adair County, according to Iowa land records and the soil survey of Adair County, Iowa. In 1975 98,500 acres produces corn that yielded at 65.1 bushels/acre. 8,150 acres was harvested for silage and yielded 11.1 tons/ acre. Soybean is the second highest crop produced, 55,500 was harvested for grain with an average yield of 27.7 bushels/acre according to Iowa land records and the soil survey of Adair County, Iowa.

Current Use of Adair County Land, Iowa Land Records

Currently in Adair County, Iowa there is 323,549 acres in use for farming purposes, with an average of 446 acres per farm according to the Iowa Agricultural Census, Iowa land records. Cash flow within these acres is 66% crop sales and 34% livestock sales. In 2012 crop value within Adair County was $123,490,000. Livestock value at this time was $64,678,000. According to the Iowa Agricultural Census, Iowa land records, in 2012 Government payments valued at $5,695,000 averaging $10,318 per establishment.

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