What is a Crop Equivalency Rating?
A Crop Equivalency Rating (CER) is an index developed by University iof Minnesota soil scientists which reflects relative differences in productivity between soils. The rating can be used to help determine how a specific tract of land should be managed or what fair rental or purchased price is and to assist in determining a fair market value for land or in defining prime agricultural land. The Sibley County Soil and Water Conservation District office, Gaylord ( 507-237-5435) determines the CER rating of soil types. New lots in C-Conservation Agricultural District shall meet a pro-rated crop equivalency rating that is equal to or less than 57. See page 300.
