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5.3.2 Rotation Mix <br />Alfalfa fields are periodically tilled into the soil and replanted as part of normal husbandry <br />practices. In between the alfalfa crop periods of the bond release period, a rotation crop will be <br />planted. This rotation crop will be used to estimate the progress of the site during the <br />reclamation. <br />Based on the input and expertise of the Morgans, the rotation crop will likely be a quick growing <br />small grain or corn crop. Example seeding rates for both oats and corn are shown below. A <br />different crop may be suggested by the Morgans, and used if approved by WFC. <br />Species Common Name <br />1. Oats (rotation crop) <br />2. Corn (rotation crop) <br />Seeding Rate <br />100 Ibs /acre <br />32,000 seed countlacre <br />5.3.4 Seed Mix #7 - Irrigated Alfalfa Cropland Mix (IC) Land Use <br />Species <br />Scientific Name <br />1. Medicago sativa <br />2. Avena sativa <br />Drilled <br />Rate lbs. <br />Common Name PLS /Acre <br />Alfalfa 20 -24 <br />Oats 70 <br />Broadcast <br />Rate Ibs. <br />PLS /Acre <br />20 -24 <br />70 <br />Note: Alfalfa seed must be inoculated with a specific strain of Rhizobium bacteria. The oats <br />will be planted with alfalfa as a companion crop, in the years that alfalfa is planted. <br />Seeding schedule can be seen in subsection 5.3.6 <br />5.3.5 Seed Mix #7 - Recommended Varieties <br />Alfalfa - Lahontan (AV120 and /or SS 120 ) <br />Other varieties may be used, upon the approval of the landowner. New species may be <br />developed which are better suited to these site conditions and soils. <br />August 2013 PR -08 2.05.4(2)(e) - 40 <br />