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LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY TO BE CULTIVATED (Map delineating
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This permit is issued pursuant to Weld County Ordinance No . 108
adopted by the Weld County Board of County Commissioners
on May 19, 1982 , and requiring the issuance of permits for
the plowout and cultivation of grassland. Pursuant to Ordi-
nance No . 108 , the landowner is required to follow a conserva-
tion plan approved by the local Conservation District Board.
The landowner is advised to contact the local Soil Conserva-
tion District Board for any amendments or updates to the
Conservation Plan .
RECOP DER'S MEMORANDUM
RECORDER MEMORANDUM ALL BLACKOUTS, ADDITIONS, AND CHANGES
AT THE TIME OF RECORDATION. THIS IN- WERE PRESENT AT THE TIME THE INSTRU—
S RUMENT WAS FOUND TO BE INADEQUATE MENTS NeiERE RECORDED.
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ORDINANCE NO. 108
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The land is currently rangeland. By implementing the attached Conservation
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RECORD OF COOPERATOR'S DECISIONS
AND PROGRESS IN APPLICATION
PLANNED APPLIED
FIELD MONTH LAND USE AND TREATMENT
NO. AMOUNT YEAR AND
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(Reference Technical Guide - Section III - `-B)
WORK.._.EET FOR DETERMINING ADEQUACY
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NONIRRIGATED CROPLAND
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These e deep, poorly drained soils that formed in If summer fallowed in alternate years, this :oil is vv ell
recent allu 'urn. No one pedon is typical. Commonly the suited to winter wheat, barley, and sorghum. Winter
soils have a ottled. mildly to moderately alkaline loamy wheat is the principal crop. The predicted average yield is
or clayey su e layer and underlying material that ex- 33 bushels per acre. If the crop is winterkilled, spring
tends to a depth of 60 inches or more. In places they have wheat can be seeded. Generally precipitation is too low
a gleyed layer in he underlying material. for beneficial use of fertilizer.
Most of the ac age is subject to excessive runoff. The Stubble mulch farming, striperopping, and minimum til-
water table is at o near the surface in spring and during lage are needed to control soil blowing and water erosion.
the peak of the irri ation season. Terracing also may be needed to control water erosion.
These soils are us d for rangeland and wildlife habitat. The potential native vegetation on this range site is
Some small areas are irrigated pasture. dominated:by sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, and blue
The potential native vegetation is dominated by grama. Needleandthread, switchgrass, sideoats grama,
switchgrass, prairie c rdgrass, saltgrass, alkali sacaton, and western wheatgrass are also prominent. Potential
big bluestem, indiangr ss, western wheatgrass, slender production ranges from 2,200 pounds per acre in favora-
wheatgrass, sedge, and sh. Cattails and bullrush grow ble years to 1,800 pounds in unfavorable years. As range
condition deteriorates, the sand bluestem, sand reedgrass,
in the swampy spots as, ciated with these range sites.
Potential production range from 4,000 pounds per acre in and switchgrass decrease and blue grama, sand dropseed,
favorable years to 3,000 po nds in unfavorable years. As and sand sage increase. Annual weeds and grasses invade
range condition deteriorate the tall and mid grasses the site as range condition becomes poorer.
decrease, production drops, a saltgrass, sedge, and rush Management of vegetation should be based on taking
increase. The farming and irri tion in adjacent areas has half and leaving half of the total annual production. Seed-
increased the amount of salts o much of the acreage. ing is desirable if the range is in poor condition. Sand
Management of vegetation on his soil should be based bluestem, sand reedgrass, switchgrass, sideoats grama,
on taking half and leaving half of he total annual produc-, blue grama, pubescent wheatgrass, and crested wheat-
tion. Switchgrass, big bluestem, indiangrass, western grass are suitable for seeding. The grass selected should
wheatgrass, pubescent wheatgrass, intermediate wheat- meet the seasonal requirements of livestock. It can be
grass, tall wheatgrass, and tall fes ue are suitable for seeded into a clean, firm sorghum stubble, or it can he
drilled into a firm prepared seedbed. Seeding early in
seeding. The plants selected shoul met the seasonal
spring has proven most successful.
requirements of livestock. For success ul seeding, a firm Windbreaks and environmental plantings are generally
prepared seedbed is needed. A grass d I should be used. suited to this soil. Soil blowing, the principal hazard in
Seeding early in spring has proven mos successful. Til- establishing trees and shrubs, can be controlled by col
lage is needed to eliminate the undesirabl vegetation. tivating only in the tree row and by leaving a strip of
Wetland wildlife, especially waterfowl, u ilize this unit. vegetation between the rows. Supplemental irrigation
The wetland plants provide nesting and pr tective cover may be needed at the time of planting and during dry
as well as some food. The nearby irrigat d cropland, periods. Trees that are best suited and have good survival
where wildlife obtain much of their food and ind protec- are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern redcedar, ponderosa
tive cover, makes this unit valuable to both tland and pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and hackberry. The
openland wildlife. shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac, and Siberi-
Openland wildlife, especially pheasant, use thi unit for an peashrub.
cover and nesting. Deer find excellent cover 'n some Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. The
areas. These valuable wildlife areas should be p otected cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked
from fire and fenced to prevent encroachme t and pheasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species ran
overuse by livestock. They should not be drained. 'apa- be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape
bility subclass VIw; Aquolls in Salt Meadow range site, cover. For pheasants, undisturbed nesting cover is essen-
Aquepts in Wet Meadow range site. tial and should be included in plans for habitat, deveiop-
\.5-Ascalon sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes. This is ment. Rangeland wildlife, for example, the pronghorn an-
a deep, well drained soil on uplands at elevations of 4,600 telope, can be attracted by developing livestock watering
to 5,200 feet. It formed in alluvium. Included in mapping facilities, managing livestock grazing, and reseeeing
are small areas of rock outcrop. where needed.
Typically the surface layer is brown sandy loam about Few areas of this Ascalon soil are in major growth -.md
10 inches thick. The subsoil is pale brown and yellowish urbanized centers. The shrink-swell potential of the sab-
brown sandy clay loam about 15 inches thick. The sub- soil as it wets and dries is the most limiting soil feature
stratum to a depth of 60 inches is calcareous fine sandy that must be considered in planning hmnesites and eon-
loam. strutting roads. Capability subclass Ille nonirrigated;
Permeability is moderate. Available water capacity is Sandy Plains range site.
high. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. 6—As sandy loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes. Thi:. is
Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is low. a deep, well d d soil on uplands at elevations of 4,00
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management is needed if livestock and wildlife share the \rnents 01 livestock. It can be seeded into a clean, firm
range. Livestock watering facilities also are utilized by Sorghum stubble, or it can be drilled into a firm prepared
various wildlife species. seedbed. Plowing and drilling should be on the contour to
This soil has good potential for urban and recreational mi imize runoff and soil losses. Seeding early in spring
developments. Road design can be modified to compen- has proven most successsful. Capability subclass I Ve
sate for the limited capacity of this soil to support a load. noni rigated; Colby soil in Loamy Slopes range site,
Capability subclass IVe irrigated, VIe nonirrigated; Aden soil in Loamy Plains range site.
Loamy Slopes range site. 19-- olombo clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes. This is
18—Colby-Adena loams, 3 to 9 percent slopes. These a deep, well drained soil on flood plains and terraces at
gently sloping to moderately sloping soils are on plains, elevatio s of 4,600 to 4,780 feet. It formed in stratified
hills, and ridges at elevations of 4,750 to 4,900 feet. The calcareo s alluvium. Included in mapping are small areas
Colby soil, which makes up about 55 percent of the map of soils t at have a loam surface layer and some small
unit, occupies the steeper, convex parts of the landscape. leveled ar as.
The Adena soil, about 30 percent of the unit, occupies the Typically the surface layer of this Colombo soil is dark
less steep, slightly concave parts. About 15 percent is grayish bro n clay loam about 14 inches thick. The upper
Kim loam and Weld loam. 7 inches o the underlying material is pale brown
The Colby soil is deep and well drained. It formed in stratified cla loam and loam. The lower part to a depth
calcareous eolian deposits. Typically the surface layer is of 60 inches i, ver
y pale brown loam stratified with thin
pale brown loam about 7 inches thick. The underlying lenses of fine s nd, medium sand, and clay loam.
material to a depth of 60 inches is very pale brown silt Permeability is moderate. Available water capacity is
loam. high. The effect 've rooting depth is 60 inches or more.
Permeability is moderate. Available water capacity is Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is low
high. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. In irrigated ar s this soil is suited hi crops commonly
Surface runoff is rapid, and the erosion hazard is high. grown in the area, such as corn, sugar beets, beans, alfal-
The Adena soil also is deep and well drained and fa. onions, and pots oes.
formed in calcareous eolian deposits. Typically the surface All methods of i igation that are common to the area
layer is brown loam about 6 inches thick. The subsoil is are used. Borders ar\ suitable for small grain, alfalfa. and
brown and very pale brown clay loam about 3 inches pasture. Furrow irril,•tion is used for row crops. Crops
thick. The substratum to a.depth of 60 inches is very pale respond to application f nitrogen and phosphorus.
brown silt loam. Windbreaks and env onmental plantings of trees and
Permeability is slow. Available water capacity is high. shrubs commonly grow in the area are generally well
The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Surface suited to this soil. Cu tivation to control competing
runoff is medium, and the erosion hazard is moderate. vegetation should be co tinued for as many years as
This unit is used for nonirrigated cropland and range- possible following planting. Trees that are best suited and
land. It is suited to winter wheat, barley, and sorghum. have good survival are Roc y Mountain juniper, eastern
Most of the acreage is planted. to winter wheat and is redcedar, ponderosa pine, Si erian elm, Russian-olive, and
summer fallowed in alternate years to allow moisture ac- hackberry. The shrubs best s ited are skunkbush sumac,
cumulation. Generally precipitation is too low for benefi- lilac, Siberian peashrub, and A erican plm.
cial use of fertilizer. Wildlife is an important se ondary use of' this soil.
Stubble mulch farming, striperophing, and minimum til- Ring-necked pheasant, mournin dove, and many non-
lage are needed to control soil blowi g and water erosion. game species can be attracted b, establishing areas for
Terracing also may be needed to cont of water erosion. nesting and escape cover. For p reasants, undisturbed
The potential native vegetation on this unit is nesting cover is essential and shouts be included in plans
dominated by blue grama. Sideoats gra a, little bluestem, for habitat development, especially r areas of intensive
and western wheatgrass are also prominent. Potential agriculture.
production ranges from 1,800 pounds pe`' acre in favora- Where this soil is on flood plains an 1 is susceptible to
ble years to 1,100 pounds in unfavorable ears. As range flooding n. has poor potential for urha and recreational
condition deteriorates, the sideoats gr-4ma and little development. On the higher terraces the rotent.ial is fair.
bluestem decrease, forage production drl ps, and blue Dwelling and road designs need to be r edified to in-
grama, buffalograss, and several perenni l forbs and crease the capacity of the soil to support load and to
shrubs increase. Undesirable weeds and annuals invade protect it against frost action. Capability subclass llw ir-
the site as range condition becomes poorer. >ated.
Management should he based on taking half nd leaving Colombo clay loam, I to 'i percent slopes. This is
half of the total annual production. Seeding is esirable if a deep, well drained soil on flood plains and terrace': at.
the range is in poor condition. Sideoats gr• a, little elevations of 4,6(10 and 4,780 feet Ii honied irr, id rat;
bluestem, western wheatgrass, bluegrama, ubescent calcareous alluvium. Included in mapping ore small areas
wheatgrass, and crested wheatgrass are suitable or seed- of soils that have a loam surf:me layer. Some small
ing. The grass selected should meet the seasonal require- leveled areas are also included.
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Typically the surface layer of this Colombo soil is dark Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. 'i'he
grayish brown clay loam about 14 inches thick. The upper cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked
7 inches of the underlying material is pale brown pheasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species can
stratified clay loam and loam. The lower part to a depth be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape
of 60 inches is very pale brown loam stratified with thin cover. For pheasants, undisturbed nesting cover is essen-
lenses of fine sand, medium sand, and clay loam. tial and should be included in plans for habitat develop-
Permeability is moderate. Available water capacity is ment, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. Range-
high. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. land wildlife, for example, the pronghorn antelope, can he
Surface runoff is medium, and the erosion hazard is low. attracted by developing livestock watering facilities,
In irrigated areas this soil is suited to all crops corn- managing livestock grazing, and reseeding where needed.
monly grown in the area, including corn, sugar beets, Where this soil is on flood plains and is susceptible to
beans, alfalfa, small grain, potatoes, and onions. An exam- flooding, it has poor potential for urban and recreational
ple of a suitable cropping system is 3 to 4 years of alfalfa development. On the higher terraces, potential is fair.
followed by corn, corn for silage, sugar beets, small grain, Dwelling and road designs may need to be modified to
or beans. Land leveling, ditch lining, and installing compensate for the limited capacity of this soil to support
a load and to protect it against frost action. Capability
pipelines may be needed for proper water application.
All methods of irrigation are suitable, but furrow ir- subclass Ile irrigated, IIIe nonirrigated; Clayey Plains
rigation is the most common. Barnyard manure and corn- range site.
mercial fertilizer are needed for top yields. 21--Dacono clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes. This is a
de p, well drained soil on terraces at elevations of 4,550
In nonirrigated areas this soil is well suited to winter
to 970 feet. It formed in mixed alluvium. Included in
wheat, barley, and sorghum if it is summer fallowed in al- map 'ng are small, long and narrow areas of sand and
ternate years. Winter wheat is the principal crop. The grave deposits and some small leveled areas.
predicted average yield is 33 bushels per acre. If the crop Typi •lly the surface layer of this Dacono soil is gray-
is winterkilled, spring wheat can be seeded. Generally ish bro clay loam about 12 inches thick. The subsoil is
precipitation is too low for beneficial use of fertilizer. grayish b own clay loam about 15 inches I.hick. The sub-
Stubble mulch farming, striperopping, and minimum til- stratum is very gravelly sand.
lage are needed to control soil blowing and water erosion. Permeabiity is moderately slow. Available water
Terracing also may be needed to control water erosion. capacity is oderate. The effective rooting depth is 20 to
The potential native vegetation is dominated by 40 inches. Su ace runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard
western wheatgrass. Blue grama, switchgrass, sand is low.
reedgrass, big bluestem, slender wheatgrass, indiangrass, This soil is u ed almost entirely for irrigated crops. It
and green needlegrass are also present. Potential produc- is suited to all c ps commonly grown in the area, includ-
tion ranges from 1,000 pounds per acre in favorable years ing corn, sugar be ts, beans, alfalfa, small grain, potatoes,
to 600 pounds in unfavorable years. As range condition and onions. An exa plc of a suitable cropping system is 3
deteriorates, the tall grasses decrease, blue grama and to 4 years of alfal followed by corn, corn for silage,
buffalograss increase, and forage production drops. Un- sugar beets, small gr 'n, or beans. Generally, such charac-
desirable weeds and annuals invade the site and erosion teristics as a high el content or a rapidly permeable
can occur as range condition becomes poorer. substratum slightly rest ict some crops.
Management of vegetation on this soil should be based All methods of irriga 'on are suitable, but furrow ir-
on taking half and leaving half of the total annual produc- rigation is the most co mon. Proper irrigation water
tion. Seeding is desirable if the range is in poor condition. management is essential. rnyard manure and commer-
Western wheatgrass, switchgrass, sand reedgrass, cial fertilizer are needed for op yields.
sideoats grama, pubescent wheatgrass, intermediate Windbreaks and environme tal plantings of trees and
shrubs commonly grown in th area are generally well
wheatgrass, and blue grama are suitable for seeding. The suited competing
to this soil. Cultivatio to control
grass selected should meet the seasonal requirements ofpetin g
livestock. It can be seeded into a firm prepared seedbed. vegetation should be continued or as many years as
possible following planting. Trees t •t are best suited and
A grass drill should be used. Seeding early in spring has have good survival are Rocky Mou ain juniper, eastern
proven most successful. redcedar,
ponderosa pine, Siberian el Russian-olive, and
Windbreaks and environmental plantings of trees and hackberry. The shrubs best suited are •kunkbush sumac,
shrubs commonly grown in the area are generally well lilac, Siberian peashrub, and American pl m.
suited to this soil. Cultivation to control competing Openland wildlife, such as pheasant, ourning dove,
vegetation should be continued for as many years as and cottontail are best suited to this soil. ildlife habitat
possible following planting. Trees that are best suited and development, including tree and shrub rlantings and
have good survival are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern grass plantings to serve as nesting areas, should be sue-
redcedar, ponderosa pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and cessful without irrigation during most years. Under ir-
hackberry. The shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, rigation, good wildlife habitat can be established, benefit-
lilac, Siberian peashrub, and American plum. ing, many kinds of openland wildlife.
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from ass and weeds are the principal hazards in tion ranges from 1,600 pounds per acre in favorable years
establish g tree and shrub plantings. Summer fallowing a to 1,000 pounds in unfavorable years. As range condition
year in a nce in nonirrigated areas and continued cul- deteriorates, the tall grasses decrease, blue grama and
tivation for eed control are needed to insure establish- buffalograss increase, and forage production drops. Un-
ment and sur 'vat of plantings. Supplemental irrigation desirable weeds and annuals invade the site and erosion
may be needed. rees that are best suited and have good can occur as range condition becomes poorer.
survival are Roc y Mountain juniper, eastern redcedar, Management of vegetation on this soil should be based
ponderosa pine, R Sian-olive, and hackberry. The shrubs on taking half and leaving half of the total annual produc-
best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac, Siberian peashrub, tion. Seeding is desirable if the range is in poor condition.
and American plum.\ Western wheatgrass, switchgrass, sand reedgrass,
Wildlife is an impo ant secondary use of this soil. The sideoats grama, pubescent wheatgrass, intermediate
cropland areas provid favorable habitat for ring-necked wheatgrass, and blue grama are suitable for seeding. The
pheasant and mourning ove. Many nongame species can grass selected should meet the seasonal requirements of
be attracted by establish g areas for nesting and escape livestock. It can be seeded into a firm prepared seedbed.
cover. For pheasants, and turbed nesting cover is essen- A grass drill should be used. Seeding early in spring has
tial and should be include in plans for habitat develop- proven most successful.
ment, especially in areas of i tensive agriculture. Windbreaks and environmental plantings are well
This soil is poorly suited to urban and recreational suited to this soil. Flooding and moisture competition
development because of the susceptibility to flooding. from grass and weeds are the principal hazards in
Capability subclass IIw irrigated. establishing tree and shrub plantings. Summer fallowing a
'. 26-Haverson loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes. This is a year in advance in nonirrigated areas and continued cul-
deep, well drained soil on low terraces and flood plains at tivation for weed control are needed to insure establish-
elevations of 4,500 to 4,800 feet. It formed in stratified
ment and survival of plantings. Supplemental irrigation
calcareous alluvium. Included in mapping are small areas may be needed. Trees that are best suited and have good
of soils that have fine sandy loam and sandy loam under-
ponderosa are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern redcedar,
lying material and small areas of soils that have sand and Ponderosa pine, Russian-olive, and hackberry. The shrubs
gravel within a depth of 40 inches. best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac, Siberian peashrub,
Typically the surface layer of this Haverson soil is and American plum.
The
grayish brown loam about 4 inches thick. The underlying Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. ked
material to a depth of 60 inches is pale brown loam cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked
stratified with thin lenses of loamy sand and clay loam. pheasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species can
be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape
Permeability is moderate. Available water capacity is
high. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. cover. For pheasants, undisturbed nesting cover is essen-
Surface runoff is slow to medium, and the erosion hazard tial and should be included in plans for habitat develop-
is low. ment, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. Range-
In irrigated areas this soil is suited to all crops com- land wildlife, for example, the pronghorn antelope, can be
attracted by developing livestock watering facilities,
monly grown in the area, including corn, sugar beets,
managing livestock grazing, and reseeding where needed.
beans, alfalfa, small grain, potatoes, and onions. An exam- This soil is poorly suited to urban and recreational
ple of a suitable cropping system is 3 to 4 years of alfalfa development because of the susceptibility to flooding.
followed by corn, corn for silage, sugar beets, small grain, Capability subclass Ile irrigated, IVe nonirrigated;
or beans. Land leveling, ditch lining, and installing Loamy Plains range site.
pipelines may be needed for proper water applications. —Heidi silty
clay, 1 to 3 percent slopes. This is a
All methods of irrigation are suitable, but furrow ir- deep, oderately well drained soil on plains at elevations
rigation is the most common. Barnyard manure and com- of 4,9 to 5,050 feet. It formed in alluvial sediment
mercial fertilizer are needed for top yields. derived om shale. Included in mapping are small areas
In nonirrigated areas this soil is.suited to winter wheat, of soils tha have a clay loam or silt loam subsoil and sub-
barley, and sorghum. Most of the acreage is planted to stratum.
winter wheat. The predicted average yield is 28 bushels Typically t surface layer is light brownish gray and
per acre. The soil is summer fallowed in alternate years light yellowish rown silty clay about. 7 inches thick. The
to allow moisture accumulation. Generally precipitation is subsoil is light wnish gray silty clay about 27 inches
too low for beneficial use of fertilizer. thick. The substra m to a depth of 60 inches is silty clay.
Stubble mulch farming, striperopping, and minimum til- Permeability is s w. Available water capacity is high.
lage are needed to control soil blowing and water erosion. The effective rootin depth is 60 inches or mon Surface
Terracing also may be needed to control water erosion. runoff is medium, and e erosion hazard is moderate.
The potential native vegetation is dominated by In irrigated areas this soil is suited to crops commonly
western wheatgrass. Blue grama, switchgrass, sand grown in the area, such a, corn, sugar beets, beans, alfal-
reedgrass, big bluestem, slender wheatgrass, indiangrass, fa, and small grain. The high clay content generally
and green needlegrass are also present. Potential produc- restricts some crops.
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range cot ition deteriorates, the sand bluestem, 'I'he potential vegetation is dominated by sand
switchgrass, sand reedgrass, sideoats grama, and little bluestem, sand reedgrass, switchgrass, sideoats grama,
bluestem de roast?, forage production drops, and sand needleandthread, little bluestem, and blue grama. Poten-
sage increase . Undesirable weeds and annuals invade tial production ranges from 2,500 pounds per acre in
• and "blowout' conditions can occur as range condition favorable years to 1,800 pounds in unfavorable years. As
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becomes poore range condition deteriorates, the sand bluestem,
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Management f vegetation on this soil should be based switchgrass, sand reedgrass, sideoats grama, and little
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on taking half a d leaving half of the total annual product bluestem decrease, forage production drops, and sand
tion. Seeding is sirable if the range is in poor condition. sage increases. Undesirable weeds and annuals invade
Sand bluestem, s nd reedgrass, indiangrass, switchgrass, and "blowout" conditions can occur as range condition
sideoats grama, lit le bluestem, and blue grama are suita- becomes poorer.
hie for seeding. cause this soil is susceptible to soil Management of vegetation on this soil should be based
blowing, it should seeded using an interseeder, or the on taking half and leaving half of the total annual produc-
seed should be drill into a firm, clean sorghum stubble. tion. Seeding is desirable if the range is in poor condition.
Seeding early in spri g has proven most successful. Brush Sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, indiangrass, switchgrass,
management also ca help in improving deteriorated side-oats grama, little bluestem, and blue grama are suita-
range. ble for seeding. Because this soil is susceptible to soil
Windbreaks and envy onmental plantings are fairly well blowing, it should be seeded using an interseeder or the
suited to this soil. Blow g sand and the moderate availa- seed should be drilled into a firm, clean sorghum stubble.
ble water capacity are t e principal hazards in establish- Seeding early in spring has proven most successful. Brush
ing trees and shrubs. The soil is so loose that trees should management can also help in improving deteriorated
be planted in shallow f ows, maintaining vegetation range.
between the rows. Supple ental irrigation is needed to Windbreaks and environmental plantings are generally
• insure survival. Trees that re best suited and have good not suited to this soil. Onsite investigation is needed to
survival are Rocky Mounts juniper, eastern redeedar, determine if plantings are feasible.
ponderosa pine, and Siberian .lm. The shrubs best suited Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. Ran-
are skunkbush sumac, lilac, an Siberian peashrub. geland wildlife, for example, the pronghorn antelope, can
Wildlife is an important seco dary use of this soil. The be attracted by developing livestock watering facilities,
cropland areas provide favorab habitat for ring-necked managing livestock grazing, and reseeding where needed.
pheasant and mourning dove. May nongame species can This soil has fair potential for urban development. The
• be attracted by establishing areas or nesting and escape chief limiting soil features are the rapid permeability and
cover. For pheasants, undisturbed sting cover is essen- the susceptibility to soil blowing. Septic tank absorption
tial and should be included in plans or habitat develop- fields function properly, but in places the sandy sub-
ment, especially in areas of intensive griculture. Range- stratum does not properly filter the leachate. Sew age
land wildlife, for example, the prongho antelope, can be lagoons must be sealed. Once established, lawns, shrubs,
attracted by developing livestock w tering facilities, and trees grow well. Capability subclass Vie irrigated,
managing livestock grazing, and reseedin where needed. V le nonirrigated; Deep Sand range site.
This soil has fair potential for urban de elopment. The 71--Valent-Loup complex, 0 to 9 percent slopes. This
primary limiting soil features are the rapi permeability level to oderately sloping map unit occupies hills, ridges,
and the susceptibility to soil blowing. Septic tank absorp- and depr ssion or pothole-like areas in the sandhills at.
Lion fields function properly, but in places th sandy sub- elevations f 4,670 to 4,700 feet. The Valeta, soil makes up
stratum does not properly filter the leach.te. Sewage about 60 pe cent of the unit, the Loup soil about 35 per
r lagoons must be sealed. Once established, he lawns, ecru).. About , percent is dune sand. The Valent soil oceu
i shrubs, and trees grow well. Capability subcl ss IVe_ it pies the hills nil ridges and the Loup soil the depressions
i rigated, VIe nonirrigated; Deep Sand range site. or potholes.
l \,70-Valent sand, 3 to 9 percent slopes. This is a deep, The Valent . oil is deep and excessively drained. It.
eXcessively drained soil on plains at elevations of 4,6511 to formed in eolian deposits. Typically the surface layer is
I 5,100 feet. It formed in eolian deposits. Included in brown sand about 8 inches t hick. The underlying material
1 mapping are small areas of soils that have lime within a to a depth of 60 in hes is brown sand.
I depth of 40 inches. Also included are small areas of soils Permeability is apid. Available wader r.grarity is
that have sandstone between 40 and 60 inches. moderate. The erfe ive rooting depth is Ell inches. or
Typically the surface layer of the Valent soil is brown more. Surface runof is slow, and the erosion hazard is
sand about 6 inches thick. The underlying material to a low.
depth of 60 inches is brown sand. The Loup soil is dee and poorly di-ain't!. It formed in
Permeability is rapid. Available water capacity is sandy alluvium_ Typical) the surface layer is very d.,rk
moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or grayish brown, mottled loamy sand about. If in,lies bhuck_
t more. Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is The underlying material to a depth of fill uu•h s i,; Ii,'ht
low. brow dish gray, mottled loamy :arid and sandy I.,.on.
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rmeability is rapid. Available water capacit; is yellowish brown inci sandy loam about 16 Inches thick.
mod rate. A water table is at or near the surface in The substratum to a depth of 60 inches is sandy loam.
sprin and about 36 inches below the surface in fall. Sur- Permeability is moderately rapid. Available water
face r noff is slow, and the erosion hazard is low. capacity is moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60
This nit is used for rangeland and wildlife habitat. The inches or more. Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion
• potentia native vegetation on the Valent soil is hazard is low.
dominate by sand reedgrass, sand bluestem, blue and In irrigated areas this soil is suited to the crops corn
hairy gr a, little bluestem, needleandthread, and monly grown in the area. Perennial grasses and alfalfa or
sideoats g ma. Potential production ranges from 1,800 close grown crops should be grown at least 50 percent of
pounds per cre in favorable years to 1,400 pounds in un- the time. Contour ditches and corrugations can he used in
favorable yea s. As range condition deteriorates, the sand irrigating close grown crops and pasture. Furrows, con-
bluestem, san reedgrass, sideoats grama, and little tour furrows, and cross slope furrows are suitable for row
bluestem decre se; sandhill muhly and blowout grass in- crops. Sprinkler irrigation is also desirable. Keeping til-
crease, and fora e production drops. "Blowouts" occur as lage to a minimum and utilizing crop residue help to con-
range condition b comes poorer. trol erosion. Maintaining fertility is important. Crops
The native veg ation on the Loup soil is dominated by respond to applications of phosphorus and nitrogen.
switchgrass, little Western, sand reedgrass, and western In nonirrigated areas this soil is suited to winter wheat.,
wheatgrass. Indian ass, sand bluestem, prairie cordgrass, barley, and sorghum. Most of the acreage is planted to
slender wheatgrass, alkali sacaton, saltgrass, sedge, and winter wheat. The predicted average yield is 20 bushels
rush are also presen . Potential production ranges from per acre. The soil is summer £allowed in alternate years
4,000 pounds per acr in favorable years to 3,000 pounds to allow moisture accumulation. Generally precipitation is
in unfavorable years. s range condition deteriorates, the too low for beneficial use of fertilizer.
switchgrass, sand blue tem, indiangrass, little bluestem, Stubble mulch farming, striperopping, and minimum bl-
and prairie cordgrass d rease, and saltgrass, blue grama, lage are needed to control soil blowing and water erosion.
sand dropseed, sedge, nd rush increase. Undesirable Terracing also may be needed to control water erosion.
weeds and annuals inva e the site as range condition The potential native vegetation on this range site is
becomes poorer. dominated by sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, and blue
Seeding with an intersee r is advisable if the range is grama. Needleandthread, switchgrass, sideoat., grama,
in poor condition. Sand reed ass, sand bluestem, sideoats and western wheatgrass are also prominent. Potential
grama, switchgrass, little blu stem, indiangrass, and blue production ranges from 2,200 pounds per acre in favora-
grama are suitable for seedin . Seeding early in spring ble years to 1,800 pounds in unfavorable years. As range
has proven most successful. G zing should be light to condition deteriorates, the sand bluestem, sand reedgrass,
prevent range deterioration. and switchgrass decrease and blue grama, sand dropseed,
Wildlife is an important second y use of this unit. On and sand sage increase. Annual weeds and grasses invade
the Valent soil, rangeland wildli , for example, the the site as range condition becomes poorer.
pronghorn antelope, can be attra ted by developing Management of vegetation on this soil should be based
livestock watering facilities, managin livestock grazing, on taking half and leaving half of the total annual produc-
and reseeding where needed. Lion. Seeding is desirable if the range is in poor condition.
The Loup soil, which is typically we and produces an Sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, switchgrass, sideoats
abundance of wetland vegetation, attr is wetland wil- grama, blue grama, pubescent wheatgrass, and cr
sted
dlife species, such as mallard, teal, geese, and miscellane- wheatgrass are suitable for seeding. The grass selected
ous shorebirds. Primary management of t is soil for wet- should meet the seasonal requirements of livestock. It
land wildlife includes managing livestock azing, fencing should be drilled into a clean, firm sorghum stubble or a
to control livestock, protecting from fire, a d preventing prepared seedbed. Seeding early in spring has proven
drainage. Natural wetland vegetation shoul be allowed most successful.
to develop. Capability subclass VIe irrigate VIe north- Windbreaks and environmental plantings are fairly well
rigated; Valent soil in Choppy Sand Meadow range site, suited to this soil. Blowing sand and low available water
Leap,soil in Sandy Meadow range site. capacity are the principal hazards in establishing trees
72—Vona loamy sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes. This is a and shrubs. The soil is so loose that trees should be
deep, somewhat excessively drained soil on plains and planted in shallow furrows and vegetation maintained
high terraces at elevations of 4,600 to 5,200 feet. It. between the rows. Supplemental irrigation is needed to
formed in eolian or alluvial deposits. Included in mapping insure survival. Trees that, are best suited and have good
are some leveled areas. Also included are small areas of survival are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern redcedar,
soils that have a loamy substratum and some areas of ponderosa pine, and Siberian elm. The :bra's 'est suited
soils that are noncalcareous to a depth of 60 inches. are skunkbush sumac, lilac, and Siberian pcashrub.
Typically the surface layer of this Vona soil is grayish Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. The
brown. The upper 6 inches is loamy sand and the lower 6 cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked
inches is fine sandy loam. The subsoil is brown and light pheasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species can
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I be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape wheaLgrass are suitable for seedin,•_ The grass o-Iectid
; ether. For pheasants, undisturbed nesting cover is essen- should meet the seasonal requirements of livestocke. It e .n
tial and should be included in plans for habitat develop- be seeded into a clean, firm scrghn:1 stubble, or it can .ie
Ri ment, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. Range- drilled into a firm prepared seedbed. Seeding early in
land wildlife, for example, the pronghorn antelope, can be spring has proven most successful.
; attracted by developing livestock watering facilities, Windbreaks and environmental plantings are fairly well
managing livestock grazing, and reseeding where needed. suited to this soil. Blowing sand and low available water
This soil has good potential for urban and recreational capacity are the principal hazards in establishing trees
development. Once established, the lawns, shrubs, and and shrubs. The soil is so loose that trees should ne
trees grow well. The chief limiting soil feature is the Planted in shallow furrows and vegetation maintained
rapid permeability in the substratum, which causes a between the rows. Supplemental irrigation may be needed
hazard of ground water contamination from sewage to insure survival. Trees that are best suited and have
t lagoons. In places recreational development is limited by good survival are Rocky Mountain juniper, western
1 the susceptibility to soil blowing. Capability subclass life redcedar, ponderosa pine, and Siberian elm. The shrubs
irrigated, IVe nonirrigated; Sandy Plains range site. best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac, and Siberian
73,.-Vona loamy sand, 3 to 5 percent slopes. This is a peashrub.
deep, somewhat excessively drained soil on plains and Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. The
high terraces at elevations of 4,600 to 5,200 feet. It cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked
formed in eolian or alluvial deposits. Included in mapping pheasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species can
he attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape
are some leveled areas. Also included are small areas of
soils that have a loamy substratum and some areas of cover. For pheasants, undisturbed nesting cover is essee-
clad and should be included in plans for habitat develop-
soils that are noncalcareous to a depth of 60 inches.
"rent, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. Range-
Typically the surface layer of this Vona soil is grayish
land wildlife, for example, the pronghorn antelope, can he
brown. The upper 6 inches is loamy sand and the lower 5
inches is fine sandy loam. The subsoil is brown and lightrttracted by developing livestock watering facilities,
managing livestock grazing, and reseeding where needed.
yellowish brown fine sandy loam about 14 inches thick.
The substratum to a depth of 60 inches is sandy loam. This soil has good potential for urban and recreational
development. Once established, the lawns, shrubs, and
Permeability is moderately rapid. Available water
60 trees grow well. The primary limiting soil feature is the
capacity is moderate. The effective rooting depth is
inches or more. Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion rapid permeability in the substratum, which causes a
hazard is low. hazard of ground water contamination from sewage
This soil is suited to limited cropping. Intensive lagoons. In places recreational development is limited by g•
the susce tibilit cropping is hazardous because of soil blowing. The P Y to soil blowing. Capability subclass We
cropping system should be limited to such close grown irrigated, VIe nonirrigated; Sandy Plains range site.
>•, ep Vona loamy sand, 5 to 9 percent slopes. This is a
crops as alfalfa, wheat, and barley. The soil is also suited
to irrigated pasture. A suitable em in* system is 3 to 4 deep, somewhat excessively drained soil on plains al
PP Y elevations of 4,6116 to 5,200 feet. It formed in eolian
years of alfalfa followed by 2 years of corn and small
tleposas. Included in mapping are small areas of soils Thai
grain and alfalfa seeded with a nurse crop.
Closely spaced contour ditches or sprinklers can be have a loamy substratum and areas of soils that are non-
used in irrigating close calcareous to a depth of 60 inches.
g g grown crops. Contour furrows or Typically the surface layer is grayish brown. The upper
• spinklers should be used for new crops. Application of r; inches is loamy sand and the lower 4 inches is fine
barnyard manure and commercial fertilizer helps to main-
tain good production. sandy loam. The subsoil is brown and light yellowish
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The potential native vegetation on this range site is brown fine sandy loam about 12 inches thick. The sub
The by sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, and blue stratum ato a depth of 60 inches a is loamy sand.
grama. Needleandthread, switchgrass, sideoatsgrama, Permeability is my is moderately rapid. Available water
capacity is moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60
and western wheatgrass are also prominent. Potential inches or more. Surface runoff is medium, and the erosion
production ranges from 2,200 pounds per acre in favora- hazard is low.
ble years to 1,800 pounds in unfavorable years. As range The potential native vegetation on this range site is
condition deteriorates, the sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, dominated by sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, and blue
and switchgrass decrease and blue grama, sand dropseed, grama. Needleandt bread, switchgrasss, sideoats grama,
and sand sage increase. Annual weeds and grasses invade and western wheatgrass are also prominent- Potential
the site as range condition becomes poorer. production ranges from 2,200 pounds per acre in favora-
, of vegetation on this soil should be based ble years to 1,800 pounds in unfavorable years. As range
on Liking half and leaving half of the total annual produc- condition deteriorates, the sand bluesbmr, sane! rem igrass,
lion. Seeding is desirable if the range is in poor condition. and switchgrass decrease and blue grarna, .ea'd d ropseed,
41nd bluestem, sand reedgrass, switchgrass, sideoats and sand sage increase. Annual weeds and grasses invado
/coma, blue grama, pubescent wheatgrass, and crested the site as range condition becomes poorer.
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Management of vegetation on this soil should be based Wt dbreaks and environmental plantings
the gsiar generalhard iy
on taking half and leaving half of the total annual produc- suite to this soil. Soil blowing, principal
tion. Seeding is desirable if the range is in poor condition. establi ing trees and shrubs, can be controlled by cul-
Sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, switchgrass, sideoats tivating only in the tree row and by leaving a strip of
grama, blue grama, pubescent wheatgrass, and crested vegetatio between the rows. Supplemental irrigation
wheatgrass are suitable for seeding. The grass selected madry be y siege essarTrey tt the
ht time
are of planting and ted and have good
g the
should meet the seasonal requirements of livestock. It can survivalrr are Rocky best it and redcedar,
be seeded into a clean, firm sorghum stubble, or it can beo a t e, Siberian Mountain eta juniper,u as and eded ,
drilled into a firm most successful.ucc seedbed. Seeding early in ponderosa
The shrub best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac, and
hackber-
spring has proven v Siberian reashr b.
Windbreaks this and Blowing onmsndl dw are i fairly well Wildlife is a important secondary use of this soil.
suited capacity o this soil. sand and low available water Ring-necked he sant, mourning dove. and many non-
and are the principal hazards in trees sshing trees game species can be attracted by establishing areas for
pod shrubs. This o soil is t so loose n that li should ed nesting and esca cover. For pheasants, undisturbed
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planted in shallow furrows and vegetation maintained
between the rows. Supplemental irrigation may be needed nesting cover is essential and should be included in plans
for habitat developm nt, especially in areas .:f intensive
to insure survival. Trees that are best suited and have agriculture.
good survival are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern gThis soil has good po ent.ial for urban and recreational
redcedar, ponderosa pine, and Siberian elm. The shrubs development. Lawns, sh ups, and trees grow well. The
best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac, and Siberian only limiting feature is th ( rapid permeability in the sub-
peashrub. stratum, which causes a azard of ground water con-
Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. Ran- tamination from sewage la oons. Capability subclass Ils
geland wildlife, for example, the pronghorn antelope, can irrigated.
be attracted by developing livestock watering facilities, 6—Vona sandy loam, 1 to :3 percent slopes. This is a
managing livestock grazing, and reseeding where needed. de well drained soil on plains and high terraces at
This soil has good potential for urban and recreational elev tions of 4.600 to 5,200 feet. It formed in eolian and
development. Once established, the lawns, shrubs, and alluvr 1 deposits. Included in mapping are some leveled
trees grow well. The primary limiting soil feature is the areas. llso included are small areas of soils that have a
rapid permeability in the substratum, which causes a loamy s bstratum and areas of soils that art noncalcare
hazard of ground water contamination from sewage ous to a epth of 60 inches.
lagoons. In places recreational development is limited by Typical the surface layer of this Vona soil is grayish
the susceptibility to soil blowing. Capability subclass Vie brown sad loam about 10 inches thick. The subsoil t
irrigated, Vie nonirrigated; Sandy Plains range site. brown fine .vndy loam about IS inches thick. The sub,
7 —Vona sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes. This is a stratum to a c .pth of 60 inches is sandy loam
deep, well drained soil on high terraces at elevations of permeability is moderately rapid. Available water
4,650 4,950 feet. It formed in alluvial deposits. Included capacity is mod ate. The effective rooting depth is 0,,
in map •ng are some leveled areas and small areas of inches or more. S riace runoff :s slow, and the erosion
soils that ave a loamy substratum. hazard is low.
Typical) the surface layer of this Vona soil is grayish In irrigated areas this soil is suited to all crops ''"n'
brown sand loam about 10 inches thick. The subsoil is manly grown in the rea, including corn, ,Lugar beet,
brown fine sa dy loam about 20 inches thick. The sub- beans, alfalfa, small in, and onions. An example of.
stratum to a de th of 60 inches is sandy loam. suitable cropping syste is 3 to 4 years m' alfalfa hi)
Permeability moderately rapid. Available water lowed by corn, com for si ge, sutrar beets, small grain,or
capacity is moder te. The effective rooting depth is 60 beans. Land leveling, ditch lining, and installing pipeline^
inches or more. Su ace runoff is slow, and the erosion are needed for proper water • ppucations.
hazard is low. All methods of irrigation ' re suitable, but furrow u
This soil is used alm st entirely for irrigated crops. It rigation is the most common. arnyard manure and con
is suited to all crops co only grown in the area, includ- mercial fertilizer are needed for op yields.
ing corn, sugar beets, be s, alfalfa (fig. 7), small grain, Windbreaks and environment plantings u'e general''
potatoes, and onions. An e mple of a suitable cropping suited to this soil. Soil blowing. e principal
parellehaFarrda
system is 3 to 4 years of alfal followed by corn, corn for establishing trees and shrubs, an
hsilage, sugar beets, small gra , or beans. The rapidly tivating only in the tree row and le n.rig a strip ii
permeable substratum slightly re•tracts some crops. vegetation between the rows. Sup (,me d i rratillo
All methods of irrigation are . citable, but furrow ir- may be necessary at the time o: planing ng and daring dr
rigation is the most common. Pro r irrigation manage- period,. Trees that are best suit I d an I ave ‘ind sure`
ment is essential. Barnyard manure a d commercial fertil- are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern re cedar lionil ee
izer are needed for top yields. pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and ne
erry 'fl,
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sh s best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac. and Siberi- and switchgrass decrease and blue grama. sand dropseed.
an pe shrub. and ..and sage increase- Annual weds and grasses invade
Wild ' e is an important secondary use of this soil. The the site as range condition becomes poorer.
cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked Management of vegetation on this soil should he based
pheasant d mourning dove. Many nongame species can on taking half and leaving half of the total annual produc-
be attracte by establishing areas for nesting and escape tion. Seeding is desirable if range is in poor condition.
cover. For p asants, undisturbed nesting cover is essen- Sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, switchgrass, sideoats
tial and shoul be included in plans for habitat develop- grama, blue grama, pubescent wheatgrass, and crested
ment, especially 'n areas of intensive agriculture. Range- wheatgrass are suitable for seeding. The grass selected
land wildlife, for ample, the pronghorn antelope, can be should meet the seasonal requirements of livestock. It can
attracted by dev oping livestock watering facilities, be seeded into a clean, firm sorghum stubble, or it can be
managing livestock 6 azing, and reseeding where needed. drilled into a firm prepared seedbed. Seeding early in
This soil has good tential for urban and recreational spring has proven most successful.
development. Lawns, s rubs, and trees grow well. The Windbreaks and environmental plantings generally are
only limiting feature is t rapid permeability in the sub- suited to this soil. Soil blowing, the principal hazard in
stratum, which causes a azard of ground water con- establishing trees and shrubs, can be controlled by cul-
tamination from sewage la ons. Capability subclass IIe tivating only in the tree row and by leaving a strip of
irrigated; IVe nonirrigated; Sandy Plains range site. vegetation between the rows. Supplemental irrigation
77-Vona sandy loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes. This is a may be needed at the time of planting and (luring dry
deep, well drained soil on plains at elevations of 4,600 to periods. Trees that are best suited and have good survival
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5,200 feet. It formed in eolian deposits. Included in are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern redcedar, ponderosa
mapping are small areas of soils that have a loamy sub- pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and hackberry. The
stratum and areas of soils that are noncalcareous to a shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac and Siheri-
depth of 60 inches. an peashrub.
Typically the surface layer of this Vona soil is grayish Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. The
brown sandy loam about 8 inches thick. The subsoil is cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked
brown fine sandy loam about 15 inches thick. The sub- pheasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species can
stratum to a depth of 60 inches is sandy loam. be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape
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Permeability is moderately rapid. Available water cover. For pheasants, undisturbed nesting cover is essen-
capacity is moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 tial and should be included in plans for habitat develop-
inches or more. Surface runoff is medium, and the erosion ment, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. Range-
hazard is low. land wildlife, for example, the pronghorn antelope, can be
In irrigated areas this soil is suited to the crops com- attracted by developing livestock watering facilities,
monly grown in the area. Perennial grasses and alfalfa or managing livestock grazing, and reseeding where needed.
close grown crops should be grown at least 50 percent of This soil has good potential for urban and recreational
the time. Contour ditches and corrugations can be used in development. Lawns, shrubs, and trees grow well. The
irrigating close grown crops and pasture. Furrows, con- only limiting feature is the rapid permeability in the sub-
tour furrows, and cross slope furrows are suitable for row stratum, which causes a hazard of ground water con-
crops. Sprinkler irrigation is also desirable. Keeping til- termination from sewage lagoons. Capability subclass Ille
lage to a minimum and utilizing crop residue help to con- irrigated, VIe nonirrigated; Sandy Plains range site.
trol erosion. Maintaining fertility is important. Crops 78—Weld loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes. This is a deep,
respond to applications of phosphorus and nitrogen. we drained soil on smooth plains at elevations of 4,8Gt to
In nonirrigated areas this soil is suited to winter wheat, 5,000 eet. It formed in eolian deposits. Included in
barley, and sorghum. Most of the acreage is planted to mappin are small areas of soils that have a subsoil of
winter wheat. The predicted average yield is 28 bushels loam an fight clay loam. Also included are some leveled
per acre. The soil is summer fallowed in alternate years areas.
to allow moisture accumulation. Generally precipitation is Typically t e surface layer of this Weld soil is brown
too low to make beneficial use of fertilizer. loam about 10 fiches thick. The subsoil is brown and pale
Mulch farming, striperopping, and minimum tillage are brown heavy el. loam and light clay about 20 inches
needed to control soil blowing and water erosion. Terrac- thick. The substra m to a depth of 60 inches is silt loam.
ing also may be needed to control water erosion. Permeability is s w. Available water capacity is high.
The potential native vegetation on this range site is The effective rootin depth is 60 inches or more. Surface
dominated by sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, and blue runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is low.
grama. Needleandthread. switchgrass, sideoats grama. This soil is used alm st entirely for irrigated crop:,.. It.
and western wheatgrass are also prominent. Potential is suited to all crops co only grown in ;he area Menai-
production ranges from 2,200 pounds per acre in favora- ing corn, sugar beets, bea s, alfalfa, small grain, potatoes.
ble years to 1,800 pounds in unfavorable years. As range and onions. An example of tnsuitable cropping system is 3
condition deteriorates, the sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, to 4 years of alfalfa followed by corn, corn for sibge,
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