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LAND JUDGING LAND JUDGING

EVERYTHING YOU EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW NEED TO KNOW BUT WERE AFRAID BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASKTO ASK

EVERYTHING YOU EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW NEED TO KNOW BUT WERE AFRAID BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASKTO ASK

STATED INFORMATION STATED INFORMATION

BE SURE TO WRITE THIS ON BE SURE TO WRITE THIS ON YOUR CARDYOUR CARD

Landscape PositionLandscape PositionThickness of original topsoilThickness of original topsoilWater table dataWater table dataFlooding InfoFlooding InfoPonding InfoPonding Info

BE SURE TO WRITE THIS ON BE SURE TO WRITE THIS ON YOUR CARDYOUR CARD

Landscape PositionLandscape PositionThickness of original topsoilThickness of original topsoilWater table dataWater table dataFlooding InfoFlooding InfoPonding InfoPonding Info

STATED INFORMATION STATED INFORMATION

Soil test dataSoil test dataOverhead WaterOverhead Water

Soil test dataSoil test dataOverhead WaterOverhead Water

ORIGINAL TOPSOIL ORIGINAL TOPSOIL

They will tell you the original They will tell you the original thickness of topsoil.thickness of topsoil.

Write it down on your card.Write it down on your card.Use to start finding surface soil.Use to start finding surface soil.Use to figure erosion.Use to figure erosion.

They will tell you the original They will tell you the original thickness of topsoil.thickness of topsoil.

Write it down on your card.Write it down on your card.Use to start finding surface soil.Use to start finding surface soil.Use to figure erosion.Use to figure erosion.

WATER TABLE WATER TABLE

To be used for drainage.To be used for drainage.Either by initials, words, or level of Either by initials, words, or level of

water table.water table.

To be used for drainage.To be used for drainage.Either by initials, words, or level of Either by initials, words, or level of

water table.water table.


SE - somewhat excessivelySE - somewhat excessivelyEx - ExcessivelyEx - ExcessivelySoil is dry because of low water-Soil is dry because of low water-

holding capacity - sandyholding capacity - sandyWater table > 6 ft downWater table > 6 ft down

SE - somewhat excessivelySE - somewhat excessivelyEx - ExcessivelyEx - ExcessivelySoil is dry because of low water-Soil is dry because of low water-

holding capacity - sandyholding capacity - sandyWater table > 6 ft downWater table > 6 ft down


W - Well drainedW - Well drainedSoil profile is not saturated within 6 Soil profile is not saturated within 6

feet of surfacefeet of surface

W - Well drainedW - Well drainedSoil profile is not saturated within 6 Soil profile is not saturated within 6

feet of surfacefeet of surface


MW - Moderately drainedMW - Moderately drainedWithin 4 feet of surfaceWithin 4 feet of surface

MW - Moderately drainedMW - Moderately drainedWithin 4 feet of surfaceWithin 4 feet of surface


SP - Somewhat poorly drainedSP - Somewhat poorly drainedSaturated within 2 to 4 feet of Saturated within 2 to 4 feet of

surfacesurface

SP - Somewhat poorly drainedSP - Somewhat poorly drainedSaturated within 2 to 4 feet of Saturated within 2 to 4 feet of

surfacesurface


P - Poorly drainedP - Poorly drainedSaturated to within 0 to 2 feet of Saturated to within 0 to 2 feet of

surfacesurfaceCan not row crop due to wetness - Can not row crop due to wetness -

Class V if not with VFPClass V if not with VFP

P - Poorly drainedP - Poorly drainedSaturated to within 0 to 2 feet of Saturated to within 0 to 2 feet of

surfacesurfaceCan not row crop due to wetness - Can not row crop due to wetness -

Class V if not with VFPClass V if not with VFP


VP - Very Poorly drainedVP - Very Poorly drainedWater is standing on surfaceWater is standing on surfaceClass VIII if with VFP otherwise Class VIII if with VFP otherwise

Class VClass V

VP - Very Poorly drainedVP - Very Poorly drainedWater is standing on surfaceWater is standing on surfaceClass VIII if with VFP otherwise Class VIII if with VFP otherwise

Class VClass V

FLOODING FLOODING

None - never floodsNone - never floodsRare - < 5 times in 100 yearsRare - < 5 times in 100 yearsOccasional - OCC 5 to 50 times in Occasional - OCC 5 to 50 times in

100 years - decrease 1 LC100 years - decrease 1 LCFrequent - FREQ More than once Frequent - FREQ More than once

in 2 years - Class VIin 2 years - Class VI

None - never floodsNone - never floodsRare - < 5 times in 100 yearsRare - < 5 times in 100 yearsOccasional - OCC 5 to 50 times in Occasional - OCC 5 to 50 times in

100 years - decrease 1 LC100 years - decrease 1 LCFrequent - FREQ More than once Frequent - FREQ More than once

in 2 years - Class VIin 2 years - Class VI

PONDING PONDING

None/Rare - < once in 10 yearsNone/Rare - < once in 10 yearsOccasional - OP once in 5 to 10 Occasional - OP once in 5 to 10

years usually class IIIyears usually class IIIFrequent - FP once in 2 to 5 years Frequent - FP once in 2 to 5 years

usually class IVusually class IVVery Frequent - VFP once in 2 Very Frequent - VFP once in 2

years usually class VIIIyears usually class VIII

None/Rare - < once in 10 yearsNone/Rare - < once in 10 yearsOccasional - OP once in 5 to 10 Occasional - OP once in 5 to 10

years usually class IIIyears usually class IIIFrequent - FP once in 2 to 5 years Frequent - FP once in 2 to 5 years

usually class IVusually class IVVery Frequent - VFP once in 2 Very Frequent - VFP once in 2

years usually class VIIIyears usually class VIII

OVERHEAD WATEROVERHEAD WATER

If stated it is a problem.If stated it is a problem.Mark 16 on the treatmentsMark 16 on the treatmentsDo not use 13Do not use 13 DO USE 14DO USE 14

If stated it is a problem.If stated it is a problem.Mark 16 on the treatmentsMark 16 on the treatmentsDo not use 13Do not use 13 DO USE 14DO USE 14

pHpH

If 6.4 or less, add pH (lime?)If 6.4 or less, add pH (lime?)If above an 8, decrease pH If above an 8, decrease pH

(jypson?)(jypson?)Use treatment 27 for eitherUse treatment 27 for either

If 6.4 or less, add pH (lime?)If 6.4 or less, add pH (lime?)If above an 8, decrease pH If above an 8, decrease pH

(jypson?)(jypson?)Use treatment 27 for eitherUse treatment 27 for either

NITROGENNITROGEN

If stated deficient.If stated deficient.Use treatment 28Use treatment 28

If stated deficient.If stated deficient.Use treatment 28Use treatment 28

P (PHOSPHORUS)P (PHOSPHORUS)

If stated value is less than 60 lb/acIf stated value is less than 60 lb/acUse treatment 29Use treatment 29

If stated value is less than 60 lb/acIf stated value is less than 60 lb/acUse treatment 29Use treatment 29

K (POTASSIUM)K (POTASSIUM)

If stated value is less than 250 If stated value is less than 250 lb/aclb/ac

Use treatment 30Use treatment 30If you did not use 27, 28, 29, or 30. If you did not use 27, 28, 29, or 30.

Use treatment 31.Use treatment 31.

If stated value is less than 250 If stated value is less than 250 lb/aclb/ac

Use treatment 30Use treatment 30If you did not use 27, 28, 29, or 30. If you did not use 27, 28, 29, or 30.

Use treatment 31.Use treatment 31.

LAND JUDGING LAND JUDGING

FACTORS TO FIND TO DETERMINE FACTORS TO FIND TO DETERMINE LAND CAPABILITY CLASSLAND CAPABILITY CLASS

6 DIFFERENT FACTORS6 DIFFERENT FACTORS

FACTORS TO FIND TO DETERMINE FACTORS TO FIND TO DETERMINE LAND CAPABILITY CLASSLAND CAPABILITY CLASS

6 DIFFERENT FACTORS6 DIFFERENT FACTORS

6 FACTORS 6 FACTORS

A. DEPTH OF SOILA. DEPTH OF SOILB. SURFACE TEXTUREB. SURFACE TEXTUREC. PERMEABILITY (of sub C. PERMEABILITY (of sub

soil) soil)

A. DEPTH OF SOILA. DEPTH OF SOILB. SURFACE TEXTUREB. SURFACE TEXTUREC. PERMEABILITY (of sub C. PERMEABILITY (of sub

soil) soil)

6 FACTORS 6 FACTORS

D. SLOPED. SLOPEE. THICKNESS OF E. THICKNESS OF

SURFACE SOILSURFACE SOILF. EROSION - WIND AND F. EROSION - WIND AND

WATERWATER

D. SLOPED. SLOPEE. THICKNESS OF E. THICKNESS OF

SURFACE SOILSURFACE SOILF. EROSION - WIND AND F. EROSION - WIND AND

WATERWATER

A. DEPTH OF SOILA. DEPTH OF SOIL


1. DEEP/VERY DEEP - 40” OR 1. DEEP/VERY DEEP - 40” OR MORE DOWN TO LIMITING MORE DOWN TO LIMITING LAYERLAYERSolid bedrock, shattered Solid bedrock, shattered

bedrock,medium sized gravel, bedrock,medium sized gravel, large gravel, fine gravel, coarse large gravel, fine gravel, coarse or medium sand, or a mixture of or medium sand, or a mixture of any of these.any of these.

1. DEEP/VERY DEEP - 40” OR 1. DEEP/VERY DEEP - 40” OR MORE DOWN TO LIMITING MORE DOWN TO LIMITING LAYERLAYERSolid bedrock, shattered Solid bedrock, shattered

bedrock,medium sized gravel, bedrock,medium sized gravel, large gravel, fine gravel, coarse large gravel, fine gravel, coarse or medium sand, or a mixture of or medium sand, or a mixture of any of these.any of these.


1. DEEP/VERY DEEP - 40” OR 1. DEEP/VERY DEEP - 40” OR MORE DOWN TO LIMITING MORE DOWN TO LIMITING LAYERLAYER99.9% OF THE TIME THIS IS 99.9% OF THE TIME THIS IS

THE CORRECT ANSWERTHE CORRECT ANSWER

1. DEEP/VERY DEEP - 40” OR 1. DEEP/VERY DEEP - 40” OR MORE DOWN TO LIMITING MORE DOWN TO LIMITING LAYERLAYER99.9% OF THE TIME THIS IS 99.9% OF THE TIME THIS IS

THE CORRECT ANSWERTHE CORRECT ANSWER


1. DEEP - 40” OR MORE 1. DEEP - 40” OR MORE DOWN TO LIMITING LAYERDOWN TO LIMITING LAYER

2. MODERATELY DEEP - 20 2. MODERATELY DEEP - 20 TO 40 in.TO 40 in.

3. SHALLOW - 10 TO 20 in.3. SHALLOW - 10 TO 20 in.4. VERY SHALLOW - < 10 in.4. VERY SHALLOW - < 10 in.

1. DEEP - 40” OR MORE 1. DEEP - 40” OR MORE DOWN TO LIMITING LAYERDOWN TO LIMITING LAYER

2. MODERATELY DEEP - 20 2. MODERATELY DEEP - 20 TO 40 in.TO 40 in.

3. SHALLOW - 10 TO 20 in.3. SHALLOW - 10 TO 20 in.4. VERY SHALLOW - < 10 in.4. VERY SHALLOW - < 10 in.

SURFACE TEXTURE SURFACE TEXTURE

Surface texture is found by Surface texture is found by ribboning the soil in the box ribboning the soil in the box labeled top or surface soil. Do labeled top or surface soil. Do this by making a dirt ball in this by making a dirt ball in hand and pushing soil between hand and pushing soil between thumb and index finger.thumb and index finger.

Surface texture is found by Surface texture is found by ribboning the soil in the box ribboning the soil in the box labeled top or surface soil. Do labeled top or surface soil. Do this by making a dirt ball in this by making a dirt ball in hand and pushing soil between hand and pushing soil between thumb and index finger.thumb and index finger.

SURFACE TEXTURE SURFACE TEXTURE

SURFACE TEXT SURFACE TEXT

1. FINE1. FINEform very hard clod when dry;form very hard clod when dry;Plastic (stick together)Plastic (stick together)Sticky when wetSticky when wetWill form a long flexible ribbon Will form a long flexible ribbon

when moist of 2 “ or morewhen moist of 2 “ or more

1. FINE1. FINEform very hard clod when dry;form very hard clod when dry;Plastic (stick together)Plastic (stick together)Sticky when wetSticky when wetWill form a long flexible ribbon Will form a long flexible ribbon

when moist of 2 “ or morewhen moist of 2 “ or more


2. MODERATELY FINE2. MODERATELY FINEForm hard clod when dryForm hard clod when dryWill form a thin ribbon which Will form a thin ribbon which

breaks readily - 1 -2 “ longbreaks readily - 1 -2 “ longBarely sustains own weight when Barely sustains own weight when

wet (curves around index finger)wet (curves around index finger)

2. MODERATELY FINE2. MODERATELY FINEForm hard clod when dryForm hard clod when dryWill form a thin ribbon which Will form a thin ribbon which

breaks readily - 1 -2 “ longbreaks readily - 1 -2 “ longBarely sustains own weight when Barely sustains own weight when

wet (curves around index finger)wet (curves around index finger)


3. MEDIUM3. MEDIUM Moderate amounts of fine grades of sand Moderate amounts of fine grades of sand

and some clayand some clay Mostly made up of silt ( over half is silt)Mostly made up of silt ( over half is silt) Dry clods can be readily brokenDry clods can be readily broken Dry soil is soft, smooth, and flouryDry soil is soft, smooth, and floury Wet soil will form a poor ribbon which Wet soil will form a poor ribbon which

breaks readily.breaks readily.

3. MEDIUM3. MEDIUM Moderate amounts of fine grades of sand Moderate amounts of fine grades of sand

and some clayand some clay Mostly made up of silt ( over half is silt)Mostly made up of silt ( over half is silt) Dry clods can be readily brokenDry clods can be readily broken Dry soil is soft, smooth, and flouryDry soil is soft, smooth, and floury Wet soil will form a poor ribbon which Wet soil will form a poor ribbon which

breaks readily.breaks readily.


4. MODERATELY COARSE4. MODERATELY COARSEContains large amount of sandContains large amount of sandHas enough clay and silt to make the Has enough clay and silt to make the

soil cohesivesoil cohesive Individual sand grains can be readily Individual sand grains can be readily

seenseenForms a cast when squeezed but will Forms a cast when squeezed but will

not fall apartnot fall apart

4. MODERATELY COARSE4. MODERATELY COARSEContains large amount of sandContains large amount of sandHas enough clay and silt to make the Has enough clay and silt to make the

soil cohesivesoil cohesive Individual sand grains can be readily Individual sand grains can be readily

seenseenForms a cast when squeezed but will Forms a cast when squeezed but will

not fall apartnot fall apart


5. COARSE5. COARSEConsists of loamy sandsConsists of loamy sandsGritty to the feelGritty to the feelWhen pressed will form a cast, When pressed will form a cast,

will fall apart when touchedwill fall apart when touched

5. COARSE5. COARSEConsists of loamy sandsConsists of loamy sandsGritty to the feelGritty to the feelWhen pressed will form a cast, When pressed will form a cast,

will fall apart when touchedwill fall apart when touched


6. VERY COARSE6. VERY COARSESand and gravel fall in to this Sand and gravel fall in to this

group.group.

6. VERY COARSE6. VERY COARSESand and gravel fall in to this Sand and gravel fall in to this

group.group.

PERMEABILITY (OF SUBSOIL)PERMEABILITY (OF SUBSOIL)

To determine this, find the soil To determine this, find the soil texture of the soil in the texture of the soil in the SUBSOIL BOXSUBSOIL BOX..

To determine this, find the soil To determine this, find the soil texture of the soil in the texture of the soil in the SUBSOIL BOXSUBSOIL BOX..

PERMEABILITY OF SUBSOILPERMEABILITY OF SUBSOIL

1. VERY SLOW1. VERY SLOWOnly use when the subsoil is Only use when the subsoil is

fine textured, soil structure fine textured, soil structure has a problem and/or water has a problem and/or water table is high. (The hole is full table is high. (The hole is full of water.)of water.)

1. VERY SLOW1. VERY SLOWOnly use when the subsoil is Only use when the subsoil is

fine textured, soil structure fine textured, soil structure has a problem and/or water has a problem and/or water table is high. (The hole is full table is high. (The hole is full of water.)of water.)


1. VERY SLOW - Only use when the 1. VERY SLOW - Only use when the subsoil is fine textured and soil structure subsoil is fine textured and soil structure has a problem.has a problem.

2. Slow - use when subsoil 2. Slow - use when subsoil texture is fine.texture is fine.

1. VERY SLOW - Only use when the 1. VERY SLOW - Only use when the subsoil is fine textured and soil structure subsoil is fine textured and soil structure has a problem.has a problem.

2. Slow - use when subsoil 2. Slow - use when subsoil texture is fine.texture is fine.

PERMEABILITY OF SUBSOILPERMEABILITY OF SUBSOIL 1. VERY SLOW - Only use when the subsoil 1. VERY SLOW - Only use when the subsoil

is fine textured and soil structure has a is fine textured and soil structure has a problem.problem.

2. SLOW - use when subsoil texture is fine.2. SLOW - use when subsoil texture is fine. 3. MODERATELY SLOW - use when subsoil 3. MODERATELY SLOW - use when subsoil

texture is moderately fine.texture is moderately fine.

4. MODERATE - use when 4. MODERATE - use when subsoil texture is mediumsubsoil texture is medium

1. VERY SLOW - Only use when the subsoil 1. VERY SLOW - Only use when the subsoil is fine textured and soil structure has a is fine textured and soil structure has a problem.problem.

2. SLOW - use when subsoil texture is fine.2. SLOW - use when subsoil texture is fine. 3. MODERATELY SLOW - use when subsoil 3. MODERATELY SLOW - use when subsoil

texture is moderately fine.texture is moderately fine.

4. MODERATE - use when 4. MODERATE - use when subsoil texture is mediumsubsoil texture is medium


5. MODERATELY RAPID - use when 5. MODERATELY RAPID - use when subsoil texture is moderately coarse.subsoil texture is moderately coarse.

6. RAPID - use when subsoil texture is 6. RAPID - use when subsoil texture is coarse.coarse.

7. VERY RAPID - use when 7. VERY RAPID - use when subsoil texture is very coarse.subsoil texture is very coarse.

5. MODERATELY RAPID - use when 5. MODERATELY RAPID - use when subsoil texture is moderately coarse.subsoil texture is moderately coarse.

6. RAPID - use when subsoil texture is 6. RAPID - use when subsoil texture is coarse.coarse.

7. VERY RAPID - use when 7. VERY RAPID - use when subsoil texture is very coarse.subsoil texture is very coarse.

SLOPE SLOPE

Slope is figured in the number of feet of Slope is figured in the number of feet of rise in 100 feet of run.rise in 100 feet of run.


SLOPESLOPE


There will be 2 stakes 100 feet apart.There will be 2 stakes 100 feet apart.


There will be 2 stakes 100 feet apart.There will be 2 stakes 100 feet apart.

SLOPE SLOPE


There will be 2 stakes 100 feet apart.There will be 2 stakes 100 feet apart.You determine feet of rise from the base You determine feet of rise from the base

of the lower stake to the base of the of the lower stake to the base of the upper stake.upper stake.


There will be 2 stakes 100 feet apart.There will be 2 stakes 100 feet apart.You determine feet of rise from the base You determine feet of rise from the base

of the lower stake to the base of the of the lower stake to the base of the upper stake.upper stake.

SLOPE SLOPE

1. NEARLY LEVEL - 0 -2%1. NEARLY LEVEL - 0 -2%2. GENTLY SLOPING 2 - 6%2. GENTLY SLOPING 2 - 6%3. MODERATELY SLOPING 6 - 11%3. MODERATELY SLOPING 6 - 11%4. STRONGLY SLOPING 11 - 17%4. STRONGLY SLOPING 11 - 17%5. STEEP 17 - 30%5. STEEP 17 - 30%6. VERY STEEP OVER 30%6. VERY STEEP OVER 30%

1. NEARLY LEVEL - 0 -2%1. NEARLY LEVEL - 0 -2%2. GENTLY SLOPING 2 - 6%2. GENTLY SLOPING 2 - 6%3. MODERATELY SLOPING 6 - 11%3. MODERATELY SLOPING 6 - 11%4. STRONGLY SLOPING 11 - 17%4. STRONGLY SLOPING 11 - 17%5. STEEP 17 - 30%5. STEEP 17 - 30%6. VERY STEEP OVER 30%6. VERY STEEP OVER 30%

THICKNESS OF SURFACE SOILTHICKNESS OF SURFACE SOIL

Measure between flags or ribbons Measure between flags or ribbons within hole.within hole.

Look for color change and/or Look for color change and/or structure change.structure change.

Utilize judging card for measuring.Utilize judging card for measuring.Card is 8.5 in. by 5.5 in.Card is 8.5 in. by 5.5 in.

Measure between flags or ribbons Measure between flags or ribbons within hole.within hole.

Look for color change and/or Look for color change and/or structure change.structure change.

Utilize judging card for measuring.Utilize judging card for measuring.Card is 8.5 in. by 5.5 in.Card is 8.5 in. by 5.5 in.


DO NOT USE A KNIFEDO NOT USE A KNIFEDO NOT disturb soil between DO NOT disturb soil between

flags in hole. flags in hole.

DO NOT USE A KNIFEDO NOT USE A KNIFEDO NOT disturb soil between DO NOT disturb soil between

flags in hole. flags in hole.


1. THICK - over 12 inches 1. THICK - over 12 inches 2. MODERATELY THICK - 6 - 12 2. MODERATELY THICK - 6 - 12

INCHESINCHES3. THIN - < 6 INCHES3. THIN - < 6 INCHES

1. THICK - over 12 inches 1. THICK - over 12 inches 2. MODERATELY THICK - 6 - 12 2. MODERATELY THICK - 6 - 12

INCHESINCHES3. THIN - < 6 INCHES3. THIN - < 6 INCHES

EROSION - WATER & WINDEROSION - WATER & WIND

Original top soil will be given at start of Original top soil will be given at start of each hole.each hole.

Mark this down on card.Mark this down on card.


Mark this down on card.Mark this down on card.



Mark this down on card.Mark this down on card.To figure: To figure:

ORIGINAL - WHAT IS ORIGINAL - WHAT IS THERE NOW DIVIDED BY THERE NOW DIVIDED BY ORIGINAL TIMES 100ORIGINAL TIMES 100


Mark this down on card.Mark this down on card.To figure: To figure:

ORIGINAL - WHAT IS ORIGINAL - WHAT IS THERE NOW DIVIDED BY THERE NOW DIVIDED BY ORIGINAL TIMES 100ORIGINAL TIMES 100


NONE TO SLIGHT - 0 - 25% of the surface NONE TO SLIGHT - 0 - 25% of the surface soil is gonesoil is gone

MODERATE - 26 - 75% of the surface soil is MODERATE - 26 - 75% of the surface soil is gonegone

SEVERE - > 75% of surface soil gone Plow SEVERE - > 75% of surface soil gone Plow layer looks like B horizonlayer looks like B horizon

VERY SEVERE - > 75% of surface soil gone VERY SEVERE - > 75% of surface soil gone Plow layer looks like C horizon - in our area Plow layer looks like C horizon - in our area soil gets reddish yellow coloringsoil gets reddish yellow coloring

NONE TO SLIGHT - 0 - 25% of the surface NONE TO SLIGHT - 0 - 25% of the surface soil is gonesoil is gone

MODERATE - 26 - 75% of the surface soil is MODERATE - 26 - 75% of the surface soil is gonegone

SEVERE - > 75% of surface soil gone Plow SEVERE - > 75% of surface soil gone Plow layer looks like B horizonlayer looks like B horizon

VERY SEVERE - > 75% of surface soil gone VERY SEVERE - > 75% of surface soil gone Plow layer looks like C horizon - in our area Plow layer looks like C horizon - in our area soil gets reddish yellow coloringsoil gets reddish yellow coloring

LAND CAPABILITY CLASS LAND CAPABILITY CLASS

Using interp. Sheet find the correct land Using interp. Sheet find the correct land class.class.

Place a check next to the land class at Place a check next to the land class at bottom of card. (Part 2)bottom of card. (Part 2)

Land classes include I, II, III, IV which can be Land classes include I, II, III, IV which can be used for row crop farming; V, VI, VII which used for row crop farming; V, VI, VII which can be used for pasture and no farming; and can be used for pasture and no farming; and VIII which should be left for wildlife.VIII which should be left for wildlife.

Using interp. Sheet find the correct land Using interp. Sheet find the correct land class.class.

Place a check next to the land class at Place a check next to the land class at bottom of card. (Part 2)bottom of card. (Part 2)

Land classes include I, II, III, IV which can be Land classes include I, II, III, IV which can be used for row crop farming; V, VI, VII which used for row crop farming; V, VI, VII which can be used for pasture and no farming; and can be used for pasture and no farming; and VIII which should be left for wildlife.VIII which should be left for wildlife.

LAND TREATMENTSLAND TREATMENTS

You will always use one out of You will always use one out of treatments 1-7treatments 1-7

If you have a land class I - IV you will If you have a land class I - IV you will use treatments between 8 - 17.use treatments between 8 - 17.

You will always use one out of You will always use one out of treatments 1-7treatments 1-7

If you have a land class I - IV you will If you have a land class I - IV you will use treatments between 8 - 17.use treatments between 8 - 17.

LAND TREATMENTS LAND TREATMENTS

If you have a land class V, VI, or VII you If you have a land class V, VI, or VII you will use treatments between 18 -25.will use treatments between 18 -25.

If you have a land class V, VI, or VII you If you have a land class V, VI, or VII you will use treatments between 18 -25.will use treatments between 18 -25.


If you have a land class V, VI, or VII you If you have a land class V, VI, or VII you will use treatments between 18 - 25.will use treatments between 18 - 25.

If you have a land class VIII you will use If you have a land class VIII you will use treatments 18 and 26.treatments 18 and 26.

If you have a land class V, VI, or VII you If you have a land class V, VI, or VII you will use treatments between 18 - 25.will use treatments between 18 - 25.

If you have a land class VIII you will use If you have a land class VIII you will use treatments 18 and 26.treatments 18 and 26.


You will always use at least one You will always use at least one treatment in group 27 - 31.treatment in group 27 - 31.

You can only use a maximum of 4 You can only use a maximum of 4 treatment between 27 - 30.treatment between 27 - 30.

You will always use at least one You will always use at least one treatment in group 27 - 31.treatment in group 27 - 31.

You can only use a maximum of 4 You can only use a maximum of 4 treatment between 27 - 30.treatment between 27 - 30.


MEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGMEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGTREATMENTTREATMENT LAND CLASSLAND CLASS11 II22 IIII33 IIIIII44 IVIV55 NEVER USE NEVER USE

HEREHERE

MEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGMEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGTREATMENTTREATMENT LAND CLASSLAND CLASS11 II22 IIII33 IIIIII44 IVIV55 NEVER USE NEVER USE

HEREHERE


MEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGMEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGTREATMENTTREATMENT LAND CLASSLAND CLASS66 V, VI, OR VIIV, VI, OR VII77 VIIIVIII

MEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGMEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGTREATMENTTREATMENT LAND CLASSLAND CLASS66 V, VI, OR VIIV, VI, OR VII77 VIIIVIII


MEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGMEMORIZE THE FOLLOWING TREATMENTTREATMENT LAND CLASSLAND CLASS 88 ALWAYS ON I, II, III,IVALWAYS ON I, II, III,IV 99 ALWAYS ON I, II, III,IV ALWAYS ON I, II, III,IV 1010 ALWAYS ON I, II, III,IV ALWAYS ON I, II, III,IV 1111 III, IV LAND WITH III, IV LAND WITH

COARSE OR VERY COARSE OR VERY COARSE SOILCOARSE SOIL

MEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGMEMORIZE THE FOLLOWING TREATMENTTREATMENT LAND CLASSLAND CLASS 88 ALWAYS ON I, II, III,IVALWAYS ON I, II, III,IV 99 ALWAYS ON I, II, III,IV ALWAYS ON I, II, III,IV 1010 ALWAYS ON I, II, III,IV ALWAYS ON I, II, III,IV 1111 III, IV LAND WITH III, IV LAND WITH

COARSE OR VERY COARSE OR VERY COARSE SOILCOARSE SOIL


MEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGMEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGTREATMENTTREATMENT LAND CLASSLAND CLASS1212 II, III, IV WITH COARSE II, III, IV WITH COARSE

AND VERY COARSE AND VERY COARSE TEXTURES AND TEXTURES AND

IF 11 IF 11 WAS USEDWAS USED

MEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGMEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGTREATMENTTREATMENT LAND CLASSLAND CLASS1212 II, III, IV WITH COARSE II, III, IV WITH COARSE

AND VERY COARSE AND VERY COARSE TEXTURES AND TEXTURES AND

IF 11 IF 11 WAS USEDWAS USED


MEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGMEMORIZE THE FOLLOWING TREATMENTTREATMENT LAND CLASSLAND CLASS 1313 II, III, IV WITH SLOPES II, III, IV WITH SLOPES

> 2%, EXCEPT > 2%, EXCEPT COARSE COARSE OR VERY OR VERY COARSE COARSE TEXTURESTEXTURES

1414 IF 13 or 16 IS USEDIF 13 or 16 IS USED

MEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGMEMORIZE THE FOLLOWING TREATMENTTREATMENT LAND CLASSLAND CLASS 1313 II, III, IV WITH SLOPES II, III, IV WITH SLOPES

> 2%, EXCEPT > 2%, EXCEPT COARSE COARSE OR VERY OR VERY COARSE COARSE TEXTURESTEXTURES

1414 IF 13 or 16 IS USEDIF 13 or 16 IS USED


MEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGMEMORIZE THE FOLLOWING TREATMENTTREATMENT LAND CLASSLAND CLASS 1515 I, II, III, IV WITH SLOPE I, II, III, IV WITH SLOPE

OF 1% OR MOREOF 1% OR MORE 1616 IF OVERHEAD WATER IS IF OVERHEAD WATER IS

STATED AS PROBLEM STATED AS PROBLEM DO NOT USE ON DO NOT USE ON

FLOODPLAIN or FLOODPLAIN or 13 , use 1413 , use 14

MEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGMEMORIZE THE FOLLOWING TREATMENTTREATMENT LAND CLASSLAND CLASS 1515 I, II, III, IV WITH SLOPE I, II, III, IV WITH SLOPE

OF 1% OR MOREOF 1% OR MORE 1616 IF OVERHEAD WATER IS IF OVERHEAD WATER IS

STATED AS PROBLEM STATED AS PROBLEM DO NOT USE ON DO NOT USE ON

FLOODPLAIN or FLOODPLAIN or 13 , use 1413 , use 14


MEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGMEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGTREATMENTTREATMENT LAND CLASSLAND CLASS1717 I, II, III, IV IF NONE OF I, II, III, IV IF NONE OF

THE FOLLOWING THE FOLLOWING TREATMENTS TREATMENTS HAVE BEEN HAVE BEEN USED: 13, 14, 15, OR USED: 13, 14, 15, OR 1616

MEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGMEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGTREATMENTTREATMENT LAND CLASSLAND CLASS1717 I, II, III, IV IF NONE OF I, II, III, IV IF NONE OF

THE FOLLOWING THE FOLLOWING TREATMENTS TREATMENTS HAVE BEEN HAVE BEEN USED: 13, 14, 15, OR USED: 13, 14, 15, OR 1616


MEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGMEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGTREATMENTTREATMENT LAND CLASSLAND CLASS1818 ALWAYS ON V, VI, ALWAYS ON V, VI,

VII,VIII VII,VIII1919 V, VI, VII IF WEEDS V, VI, VII IF WEEDS

ARE PRESENT ARE PRESENT

MEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGMEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGTREATMENTTREATMENT LAND CLASSLAND CLASS1818 ALWAYS ON V, VI, ALWAYS ON V, VI,

VII,VIII VII,VIII1919 V, VI, VII IF WEEDS V, VI, VII IF WEEDS

ARE PRESENT ARE PRESENT


MEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGMEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGTREATMENTTREATMENT LAND CLASSLAND CLASS2020 V, VI, VII IF UNDESIRABLE V, VI, VII IF UNDESIRABLE

BRUSH OR TREES ARE A BRUSH OR TREES ARE A PROBLEM PROBLEM

2121 ALWAYS V, VI, VIIALWAYS V, VI, VII

MEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGMEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGTREATMENTTREATMENT LAND CLASSLAND CLASS2020 V, VI, VII IF UNDESIRABLE V, VI, VII IF UNDESIRABLE

BRUSH OR TREES ARE A BRUSH OR TREES ARE A PROBLEM PROBLEM

2121 ALWAYS V, VI, VIIALWAYS V, VI, VII


MEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGMEMORIZE THE FOLLOWING TREATMENTTREATMENT LAND CLASSLAND CLASS 2222 V, VI, VII IF LESS V, VI, VII IF LESS

THAN 25% OF THE THAN 25% OF THE GROUND IS GROUND IS

COVERED BY COVERED BY DESIRABLE GRASSDESIRABLE GRASS

23 23 IF 22 IS USED OR < 40% IF 22 IS USED OR < 40% OF COVER IS LEFTOF COVER IS LEFT

MEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGMEMORIZE THE FOLLOWING TREATMENTTREATMENT LAND CLASSLAND CLASS 2222 V, VI, VII IF LESS V, VI, VII IF LESS

THAN 25% OF THE THAN 25% OF THE GROUND IS GROUND IS

COVERED BY COVERED BY DESIRABLE GRASSDESIRABLE GRASS

23 23 IF 22 IS USED OR < 40% IF 22 IS USED OR < 40% OF COVER IS LEFTOF COVER IS LEFT


MEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGMEMORIZE THE FOLLOWING TREATMENTTREATMENT LAND CLASSLAND CLASS2424 V, VI, VII IF 23 IS NOT V, VI, VII IF 23 IS NOT

USED USED 2525 VI, VII IF GULLIESVI, VII IF GULLIES2626 ALWAYS VIIIALWAYS VIII

MEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGMEMORIZE THE FOLLOWING TREATMENTTREATMENT LAND CLASSLAND CLASS2424 V, VI, VII IF 23 IS NOT V, VI, VII IF 23 IS NOT

USED USED 2525 VI, VII IF GULLIESVI, VII IF GULLIES2626 ALWAYS VIIIALWAYS VIII


MEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGMEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGTREATMENTTREATMENT LAND CLASSLAND CLASS2727 pH IS 6.4 OR LESS pH IS 6.4 OR LESS

OR ABOVE 8.0OR ABOVE 8.02828 N IS DEFICIENTN IS DEFICIENT

MEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGMEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGTREATMENTTREATMENT LAND CLASSLAND CLASS2727 pH IS 6.4 OR LESS pH IS 6.4 OR LESS

OR ABOVE 8.0OR ABOVE 8.02828 N IS DEFICIENTN IS DEFICIENT


MEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGMEMORIZE THE FOLLOWING TREATMENTTREATMENT LAND CLASSLAND CLASS2929 P IS < 60 LB/ACP IS < 60 LB/AC3030 K IS < 250 LB/ACK IS < 250 LB/AC3131 DID NOT USE 27, 28, DID NOT USE 27, 28,

29 29 NOR 30NOR 30

MEMORIZE THE FOLLOWINGMEMORIZE THE FOLLOWING TREATMENTTREATMENT LAND CLASSLAND CLASS2929 P IS < 60 LB/ACP IS < 60 LB/AC3030 K IS < 250 LB/ACK IS < 250 LB/AC3131 DID NOT USE 27, 28, DID NOT USE 27, 28,

29 29 NOR 30NOR 30

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