Table Lu01. Estimated acres of selected cultivated crops in Howell and Oregon Counties in 1902 versus 1997 (Williams 1904 and MASS 1999).
Crop Howell County Oregon County
1902 Acres 1997 Acres 1902 Acres 1997 Acres
Corn 47,686 IA 31,382 IA
Wheat 36,605 700 15,821 800
Oats 4,322 NO DATA 3,287 NO DATA
Hay 11,822 47,800 6,485 22,900
Forage 1,125 NO DATA 845 NO DATA
Broom Corn 26 NO DATA 5 NO DATA
Cotton 520 IA 895 IA
Tobacco 102 IA 50 IA
Potatoes 733 NO DATA 307 NO DATA
Vegetables 855 NO DATA 785 NO DATA

IA= insignificant amount

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