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PERMIT FOR PLOWING GRASSLAND
APPLICANT NAME: James M. Konig
ADDRESS: Route 1
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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 .
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ORDINANCE NO. 108
PERMIT NO. 84-21
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F 2343 MARY ANN FEUERSTEIN CLERK & RECORDER WELD CO, CO
West Greeley Soil Conservation District
P O- Box 36 Grauloy, Cu lorauo 80632
RESOURCE OR LAND USE PLAN REVIEW
APPLICANT PROPERTY OWNER
Name: James M. Konig Name: SAME
Address: Rt. 1 Address:
Grover, CO 80729
DATE OF REVIEW: June 4, 1984
ACREAGE BY LAND USE IN CONSERVATION PLAN:
63 ac. to be converted from grassland to non-irrigated cropland
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY TO BE CULTIVATED: (Map delineating the proposed land use
change attached)
63 ac. in the NEB 9-9-62
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PLAN DISPOSITION: Plan approved as presented.
COMMENTS:
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WEST GREELEY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD
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CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENT - SELLCOVERNMENT (Rev. 4/83)
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SCS-CPA-68
SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE 1 -82
RECORD OF COOPERATOR'S DECISIONS
AND PROGRESS IN APPLICATION
PLANNED APPLIED
FIELD MONTH LAND USE AND TREATMENT
NO. AMOUNT YEAR AND
YEAR
NON-IRRIGATED CROPLAND
*Field 1, 63 ac.
1 63 ac. 1984 Conservation Cropping System: A cropping system
of winter wheat and fallow will be established.
1 63 ac. 1984 Conservation Tillage System: A minimum tillage
system will be followed whereby only those tillage
operations essential for weed control will be
performed. Tillage will be with chisels and
subsurface tillage implements such as sweeps and
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small grain residue or equivalent will remain on
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COOPERATOR James Koni
ASSISTED BY Ronald D. Miller DATE 5/84
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Technical Guide
Soil Conservation Service Section IV
Colorado All Field Offices
February 1982
STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATION
CONSERVATION TILLAGE SYSTEM (Acre) 329
Standard
Definition
A form of noniversion tillage that 1 . Zero tillage, slot planting or
retains protective amounts of residue no-till.
mulch on the surface throughout the
year. These include no-tillage, strip This is a method planting into
NO
o tillage, minimum tillage and other prior crop residue by disturb-
o types of noninversion tillage. ing only the immediate area of
o O the row. Crop residue is left
U Purpose on the surface for erosion
q control.
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0 3 help maintain or develop good soil 2. Strip tillage.
0 Gx tilth, and desirable water infiltra-
ur w Tillage operations for seedbed
q tion rates and water storage. P
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U Conditions where practice applies strip not to exceed one-third
akip of the distance between rows .
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o lands where annual vegetation is residue remains on the
~ balance. Tillage and planting
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d, a are accomplished in the same
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Conservation tillage provides a pro- 3. Minimum Tillage
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a dues on the surface after planting. Limiting the number of tillage
os w Crop residues are left standing as operations to those essential
M w long as possible prior to the succeed- to control weeds , improve soil
r1 ing crop to trap blowing snow. Herbi- aeration, permeability and
• Z cides are used immediately following tilth. Sweeps , rod weeders or
o harvest , prior to and during planting, straight shank chisel imple-
U a to control volunteer grain and other meats will be used.
a vegetation.
Specifications
CO H This practice is most effective when
o 'n carried out in conjunction with other A. The primary objective is to
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practices such as strip cropping, accomplish weed control with
M W terracing and contour farming. no tillage or with a limited
number of conservation tillage
One of the following conservation operations, so that adequate
tillage systems should be used : amounts of crop residue can be
maintained for protection from
erosion.
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329-2-Conservation Tillage System
B. The minimum amount of crop residue left on the soil surface after
planting shall be 1 ,500 pounds per acre of corn or sorghum residue, or
500 pounds per acre of flat small grain residue or its equivalent.
C. Soil loss by water and wind shall he reduced to the loss tolerance
established for that soil . The Universal Soil Loss Equation and the
Wind Erosion formula can be used to arrive at the amount of residue
necessary to keep the soil loss within limits.
Table 1 - A Guide for Estimating Residue Reduction from Tillage Operations
Approximate Percent of
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Tillage Operation the Field
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o Field Cultivator — (16-18 inch sweeps) 25
Till Planter 20
Chisel Plow (straight shanks) 20
O Chisel Plow ( twisted shank) 50
aOne-Way or Tandem Disc 50
Moldboard Plow 75-100
D. On systems where tillage operations are permitted:
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1 . Subsurface tillage equipment should he used to keep the residue on
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type implement may need to be used after harvest to increase water
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m operations. Use manufacturers labels or Colorado Weed Control
o Handbook for specific rate recommendations. The following options
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a. Fall sweep (4 inches deep) plus Atrazine. Fall sweep
c`'r immediately (within two weeks) after wheat harvest to kill
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existing vegetation. Atrazine applied immediately following
fall sweep will kill volunteer wheat and weeds until the next
summer. Limit summer tillage operations prior to planting.
b. Apply a combination of non-selective contact or non-residual
herbicides (such as Paraquat or Roundup) plus Atrazine to kill
existing weeds and for long-term weed control. Limit summer
tillage operations .
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Conservation Tillage System 329-3
c. Contact herbicide plus Bladex, Igran or other short residual
(45-60 days) may be used for spring application to eliminate
early spring and early summer tillage. Limit summer tillage
operations.
d. 2-4D Butyl Ester plus atrazine or a short residual triazine is
an economical alternative if approximately 90% of the fall weeds
are broadleaf. Limit summer tillage operations.
E. For no-till systems:
o O 1.. Conventional tillage operations will not be used to control volun-
N U Leer crop growth or annual forks and grasses. On soils with a heavy
clay or silty surface that tend to seal, a light crust breaking may
U be needed using sweeps or a chisel using straight shanks.
a. Wheat-fallow (chemical only) - Use of chemicals to eliminate
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O3 tillage operations. The following is required:
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(1) Contact herbicides , such as Paraquat or Roundup, plus
O atrazine or residual and tank mixes such as atrazine-Bladex
and atrazine-Igran shall he applied immediately following
harvest to kill existing weeds and give long-term weed
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W tion if necessary to control. weeds to substitute for
co U tit Lage operations normally used .
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b. Corn, sorghum, and small grains (chemical only) . Use of chemi-
W cals to eliminate tillage operations in irrigated cropland or
m Ga annual cropping systems. The following is required:
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U � resi.dual. (45-60 days) may he used for spring application if
W needed to control weeds to eliminate early spring and early
a summer tillage.
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CD in (2) A slot or no-till planter or adequate grain drill shall be
0 used that will disturb not more than 25% of the soil
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(3) Atrazine may be used in a wheat-sorghum-fallow or a wheat-
corn-fallow sequence.
F. Farmers must he made aware of the hazards involved in using residual
herbicides.
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329-4—Conservation Tillage System
1 . Caution must be exercised in use of ❑rrazine on soils with a pit at
7 .5 or higher.
2 . Caution should be taken when applying long residual herbicides
annually so no overlap or carry—over effect of chemical occurs.
3 . A minimum of 20 gallons of water, preferably 30 , will be needed to
get adequate coverage of chemical.
4 . For more uniform application, large volume sprayers with wide stable
boom coverage are preferred over small units with narrow coverage.
The wider swath should result in fewer overlaps or skips. Dust
should be held to a minimum as it deactivates some herbicides .
Nozzle spacing should not be greater than 40 inches for uniform
distribution.
G . Specific chemical recommendations shall he in accordance with container
labels and/or Colorado Weed Control Handbook.
Trade names were used in this standard only to make the information more
understandable. This does not imply endorsement of certain products or
criticism of products not named or mentioned.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Technical Guide
Soil Conservation Service Section IV
Colorado All Field Offices
March ,1983
STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATION
CONSERVATION CROPPING SYSTEM (acre) 328
Definition Specifications
Growing crops by using a 1 . Dry Cropland
combination of needed cultural and
management measures. Cropping a. A cropping sequence such
systems include rotations that as wheat-fallow, wheat-
contain grasses and legumes , as sorghum-fallow or other
well. as rotations in which the systems will he applied
desired benefits are achieved that will provide adequate
without the use of such craps. residue for protection
from wind and water
Purpose erosion.
To improve or maintain good b. Crop residues will be
physical condition of the soil; managed in such a way that
protect the soil during periods soil loss is held to an
when erosion occurs; help control acceptable amount.
weeds , insects , and diseases; and
meet the need and desire o1 c. The Universal Soil-Loss
farmers for an economic return. Equation and Wind Erosion
Formula will he used to
Conditions where practice applies n determine adequacy of the
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cropping; system.
On' all cropland and on certain
recreation and wildlife areas . 2. Irrigated Cropland
Planning Considerations a. The Soil Condition Rating
------- — Indices for Irrigated Crops ,
An application of nitrogen should Agronomy Technical Note #52 ,
he considered in the early stages will he used to determine
of a high residue management the adequacy of the cropping
program to replace that tied up in sequence and soil fertility
the decomposition process. management.
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OCTOBER 1974 3 pc. NE 7419- 9-42 SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE
CONSERVATION PLAN MAP
Owner James M. Konig Operator SAME
County Weld State Colorado Date 5/1984
Approximate acres. 63 ac. Approximate scale 8" = 1 mi.
Cooperating with West Greeley Conservation District
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SOIL MAP
Owner_ James M. Konig Operator SAME
County WPi i State Colorado
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Weld County, Colorado, Northern Part 13
4—Ascalon fine sandy loam, 0 to 6 percent slopes. 5—Ascalon fine sandy loam, 6 to 9 percent slopes.
This deep, well drained soil is on smooth to moderately This deep, well drained soil is on moderately dissected
dissected plains. It formed in calcareous loamy alluvium. to highly dissected plains. It formed in calcareous loamy
Typically, the surface layer is dark brown fine sandy alluvium.
loam 8 inches thick. The subsoil is sandy clay loam 14 Typically, the surface layer is dark brown fine sandy
o o inches thick. The substratum to a depth of 60 inches or loam 6 inches thick. The subsoil is sandy clay loam 15
0 more is calcareous sandy loam. In some areas the inches thick. The substratum to a depth of 60 inches or
N 0 surface layer is loam. more is calcareous sandy loam. In some areas the
—' U Included in this unit are small areas of Ascalon fine surface layer is loam.
ca sandy loam that has slopes of 6 to 9 percent, Olney fine Included in this unit are small areas of Altvan fine
o w sandy loam, and Otero sandy loam. Also included are sandy loam, Cascajo gravelly sandy loam, and Peetz
0 3 some areas of Rock outcrop. gravelly sandy loam. Also included are some areas of
o z Permeability of this Ascalon soil is moderate. Available Rock outcrop.
in-w water capacity is high. Effective rooting depth is 60 Permeability of this Ascalon soil is moderate. Available
a inches or more. Runoff is slow to medium, and the water capacity is high. Effective rooting depth is 60
O hazard of water erosion is slight to moderate. The inches or more. Runoff is medium to rapid, and the
w hazard of soil blowing is moderate. hazard of water erosion is high. The hazard of soil
1.0 z This unit is used as nonirrigated cropland and blowing is moderate.
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Qs rangeland. Winter wheat is the main crop. This unit is used as rangeland and nonirrigated
0 This unit is well suited to winter wheat, barley, oats, cropland. Areas of nonirrigated cropland are poorly
~ a and sorghum. Because precipitation is not sufficient for suited for use eas
s rangeland and should be seeded to
.d, annual cropping, a cropping system that includes small adapted grasses.
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m 0 grain and summer fallow is most suitable. Precipitation The potential plant community on this unit is mainly
o is too low for crops on this unit to make efficient blue grama, western wheatgrass, sedges, and
zbuffalograss. The average annual production of air-dry
c zH use usuallyof fertilizer.
w vegetation ranges from 400 to 1,300 pounds.
r E Maintaining crop residue on or near the surface If the range is overgrazed, the proportion of preferred
0 in z reduces runoff, reduces soil blowing, and helps to forage plants decreases and the proportion of less
w maintain soil tilth and organic matter content. Stubble- preferred forage plants increases. Therefore, livestock
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w mulch farming, striperopping, and minimum tillage help tol.n grazing should be managed so that the desired balance
en rte, control erosion and conserve moisture. Terraces reduce of preferred species is maintained in the plant
rn z runoff and the risk of erosion and help to conserve community.
o, z moisture. Range seeding is suitable if the range is in poor
o The potential plant community on this unit is mainly condition. The plants selected for seeding should meet
r blue grama, western wheatgrass, sedges, and the seasonal requirements of livestock or wildlife, or
w a buffalograss. The average annual production of air-dry both. Other management practices that are suitable for
rz Z vegetation ranges from 500 to 1,500 pounds. use on this unit are proper range use, deferred grazing,
Ill If the range is overgrazed, the proportion of preferred and rotation grazing. If the plant cover is disturbed,
rn N forage plants decreases and the proportion of less protection from erosion is needed. Loss of the surface
o� mo preferred forage plants increases. Therefore, livestock layer results in a severe decrease in productivity and in
grazing should be managed so that the desired balance the potential of the soil to produce plants suitable for
°a of preferred species is maintained in the plant grazing.
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community. This unit is well suited to windbreaks and
- Range seeding is suitable if the range is in poor environmental plantings. Supplemental irrigation may be
condition. The plants selected for seeding should meet needed when planting and during dry periods.
the seasonal requirements of livestock or wildlife, or This map unit is in capability subclass Vle,
both. Other management practices that are suitable for nonirrigated, and in Loamy Plains range site.
use on this unit are proper range use, deferred grazing,
and rotation grazing. If the plant cover is disturbed, 6—Ascalon-Blakeland complex, 3 to 15 percent
protection from erosion is needed. Loss of the surface slopes. This map unit is on alluvial and colluvial fans
layer results in a severe decrease in productivity and in and on moderately dissected to highly dissected plains.
the potential of the soil to produce plants suitable for This unit is 50 percent Ascalon fine sandy loam and
grazing. 30 percent Blakeland loamy sand. The components of
This unit is well suited to windbreaks and this unit are so intricately intermingled that it was not
environmental plantings. Supplemental irrigation may be practical to map them separately at the scale used.
needed when planting and during dry periods. Included in this unit is about 20 percent Bushman fine
This map unit is in capability subclass IVe, sandy loam, Bresser sandy loam, and Wages fine sandy
nonirrigated, and in Loamy Plains range site. loam.
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Most areas of this unit are used as nonirrigated Included in this unit are small areas of Olney loamy
cropland. Winter wheat is the main crop. A few areas are sand, Ascalon fine sandy loam, Stoneham fine sandy
used as rangeland. loam, and Vona sandy loam.
This unit is suited to winter wheat, barley, oats, and Permeability of this Olney soil is moderate. Available
sorghum. Because precipitation is not sufficient for water capacity is high. Effective rooting depth is 60
annual cropping, a cropping system that includes small inches or more. Runoff is medium, and the hazard of
grain and summer fallow is most suitable. Precipitation water erosion is moderate to high. The hazard of soil
usually is too low for crops on this unit to make efficient blowing is moderate.
use of fertilizer. This unit is used as rangeland.
Maintaining crop residue on or near the surface The potential plant community on this unit is mainly
reduces runoff, reduces soil blowing, and helps to blue grama, western wheatgrass, sedges, and
o o maintain soil tilth and organic matter content. Stubble- buffalograss. The average annual production of air-dry
V mulch farming, striperopping, and minimum tillage help to vegetation ranges from 400 to 1,300 pounds.
▪ control erosion and conserve moisture. Terraces reduce If the range is overgrazed, the proportion of preferred
m Ov runoff and the risk of erosion and help to conserve forage plants decreases and the proportion of less
moisture. preferred forage plants increases. Therefore, livestock
ca The potential plant community on this unit is mainly grazing should be managed so that the desired balance
o w blue grama, western wheatgrass, sedges, and of preferred species is maintained in the plant
0 3 buffalograss. The average annual production of air-dry community.
o a vegetation ranges from 500 to 1,500 pounds. Range seeding is suitable if the range is in poor
u} w If the range is overgrazed, the proportion of preferred condition. The plants selected for seeding should meet
a forage plants decreases and the proportion of less the seasonal requirements of livestock or wildlife, or
O preferred forage plants increases. Therefore, livestock both. Other management practices that are suitable for
w grazing should be managed so that the desired balance use on this unit are proper range use, deferred grazing,
`° x of preferred species is maintained in the plant and rotation grazing. If the plant cover is disturbed,
community. protection from erosion is needed. Loss of the surface
Range seeding is suitable if the range is in poor layer results in a severe decrease in productivity and in
n condition. The plants selected for seeding should meet the potential of the soil to produce plants suitable for
the seasonal requirements of livestock or wildlife, or grazing.
o both. Other management practices that are suitable for This unit is well suited to windbreaks and
use on this unit are proper range use, deferred grazing, environmental plantings. It is limited mainly by the hazard
ot-I• z and rotation grazing. If the plant cover is disturbed, of soil blowing where the surface is barren of vegetation.
• F protection from erosion is needed. Loss of the surface Soil blowing can be reduced by cultivating only in the
o in layer results in a severe decrease in productivity and in tree rows and by leaving a strip of vegetation between
x the potential of the soil to produce plants suitable for the rows. Supplemental irrigation may be needed when
rn 5 grazing. planting and during dry periods. Summer fallow,
This unit is well suited to windbreaks and cultivation for weed control, and selection of adapted
en zenvironmental plantings. It is limited mainly by the hazard plants are needed to insure establishment and survival
2 of soil blowing where the surface layer is barren of of seedlings.
ri 4 vegetation. Soil blowing can be reduced by cultivating This map unit is in capability subclass Vle,
0 only in the tree rows and by leaving a strip of vegetation nonirrigated, and in Loamy Plains range site.
✓ Z between the rows. Supplemental irrigation may be
a needed when planting and during dry periods. Summer 46—Otero sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes. This
fallow, cultivation for weed control, and selection of deep, well drained soil is on smooth to moderately
M N adapted plants are needed to insure establishment and dissected plains and alluvial fans. It formed in calcareous
o In survival of seedlings. loamy alluvium.
~ o This map unit is in capability subclass IVe, Typically, the surface layer is brown sandy loam 5
114 nonirrigated, and in Loamy Plains range site. inches thick. The underlying material to a depth of 60
inches or more is sandy loam. The soil is calcareous
45—Olney fine sandy loam, 6 to 9 percent slopes. throughout.
This deep, well drained soil is on moderately dissected Included in this unit are small areas of Stoneham fine
to highly dissected plains. It formed in calcareous loamy sandy loam, soils that have a gravelly surface layer or
alluvium. gravelly underlying material, Kim and Mitchell soils, and
Typically, the surface layer is brown fine sandy loam 6 Bushman fine sandy loam. Included areas make up
inches thick. The upper 12 inches of the subsoil is sandy about 20 percent of the total acreage.
clay loam or loam, and the lower 10 inches is calcareous Permeability of this Otero soil is moderately rapid.
sandy loam. The substratum to a depth of 60 inches or Available water capacity is moderate. Effective rooting
more is calcareous sandy loam. depth is 60 inches or more. Runoff is slow, and the
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of preferred species is maintained in the plant buffalograss. The average annual production of air-dry
community. vegetation ranges from 500 to 1,500 pounds.
If the plant cover is disturbed, protection from erosion If the range is overgrazed, the proportion of preferred
is needed. Loss of the surface layer results in a severe forage plants decreases and the proportion of less
decrease in productivity and in the potential of the unit to preferred forage plants increases. Therefore, livestock
produce plants suitable for grazing. Slope limits access grazing should be managed so that the desired balance
by livestock and results in overgrazing of the less sloping of preferred species is maintained in the plant _
areas. community.
Management practices suitable for use on this unit are Range seeding is suitable if the range is in poor
proper range use, deferred grazing, and rotation grazing. condition. The plants selected for seeding should meet
Livestock grazing should be managed to protect the unit the seasonal requirements of livestock or wildlife, or
from excessive erosion. Mechanical treatment is not both. Other management practices that are suitable for
practical because of the areas of Rock outcrop and the use on this unit are proper range use, deferred grazing,
steepness of slope. and rotation grazing. If the plant cover is disturbed,
This unit is poorly suited to windbreaks and protection from soil blowing is needed. Loss of the
environmental plantings. The main limitations of the surface layer results in a severe decrease in productivity
Peetz soil are the high content of lime, moderate and in the potential of the soil to produce plants suitable
available water capacity, and steepness of slope. for grazing.
Supplemental irrigation may be needed when planting This unit is well suited to windbreaks and
and during dry periods. environmental plantings. Supplemental irrigation may be
This map unit is in capability subclass VIls, needed when planting and during dry periods.
nonirrigated, and in Gravel Breaks range site. This map unit is in capability subclass IV, nonirrigated,
54—Platner loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes. This deep, and in Loamy Plains range site.
well drained soil is on smooth to slightly dissected plains 55—Renohill fine sandy loam, 0 to 6 percent
and adjacent stream terraces. It formed in calcareous slopes. This moderately deep, well drained soil is on
loamy alluvium. slightly dissected to moderately dissected plains. It
Typically, the surface layer is grayish brown loam 4 r y
inches thick. The subsoil is clay, clay loam, and silty clay formed in calcareous loamy or clayey residuum derived
loam 20 inches thick. The substratum to a depth of 60 dominantly from shale.
inches or more is calcareous fine sandy loam and sandy Typically, the surface layer is brown fine sandy loam 5
loam. inches thick. The subsoil is clay loam 13 inches thick.
Included in this unit are small areas of Ascalon fine The substratum is calcareous clay loam 14 inches thick.
sandy loam, Manzanola clay loam, and Nunn clay loam. Shale is at a depth of 32 inches. Depth to shale ranges
Also included are soils that have a fine sandy loam or from 20 to 40 inches. In some areas the surface layer is
sandy loam surface layer. loam or clay loam.
Permeability of this Platner soil is slow. Available water Included in this unit are small areas of Midway clay
capacity is high. Effective rooting depth is 60 inches or loam, Shingle loam, and Rock outcrop of shale.
more. Runoff is slow, and the hazard of water erosion is Permeability of this Renohill soil is slow. Available
slight. The hazard of soil blowing is moderate. water capacity is moderate. Effective rooting depth is 20
This unit is used as nonirrigated cropland and to 40 inches. Runoff is medium, and the hazard of water
rangeland. Winter wheat is the main crop. erosion is slight to moderate. The hazard of soil blowing
This unit is well suited to winter wheat, barley, oats, is moderate.
and sorghum. Low annual precipitation is the main This unit is used as rangeland and nonirrigated
limitation for the crops that can be grown on this unit. cropland.
Because precipitation is not sufficient for annual The potential plant community on this unit is mainly
cropping, a cropping system that includes small grain blue grama, western wheatgrass, sedges, and
and summer fallow is most suitable. Precipitation usually buffalograss. The average annual production of air-dry
is too low for crops on this unit to make efficient use of vegetation ranges from 500 to 1,500 pounds.
fertilizer. If the range is overgrazed, the proportion of preferred
Maintaining crop residue on or near the surface forage plants decreases and the proportion of less
reduces runoff, reduces soil blowing, and helps to preferred forage plants increases. Therefore, livestock
maintain soil tilth and organic matter content. Stubble- grazing should be managed so that the desired balance
mulch farming, striperopping, and minimum tillage help to of preferred species is maintained in the plant
control erosion and conserve moisture. Terraces reduce community.
runoff and the risk of erosion and help to conserve Range seeding is suitable if the range is in poor
moisture. condition. The plants selected for seeding should meet
The potential plant community on this unit is mainly the seasonal requirements of livestock or wildlife, or
blue grama, western wheatgrass, sedges, and both. Other management practices that are suitable for
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