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, . -.. <br /> <br />The primary management concerns on irrigated pasture and cropland are <br />i controlling soil erosion by water, maintaining organic matter and fertility <br />in the surface layers, and the proper use of irrigation water. <br />On irrigated pastures proper grazing use and planned grazing systems <br />are important practices [o maintain quality and quantity of grasses and <br />legumes. Soil erosion by water may be controlled by maintaining a <br />vegetative cover on the soil. <br />Irrigation methods suitable for this soil are corrugation, flooding, <br />and sprinklers. Corrugation and sprinklers are suited for small grains, <br />alfalfa, and pastures. Flood Srrigation may also be used for irrigated <br />pastures. Regardless of the irrigation method used, water must 6e applied <br />at rates to minimize soil erosion. <br />Native vegetation on [his soil consists primarily of tufted hairgrass, <br />slender wheatgrass, redtop, Nebraska sedge, Baltic rush, cottonwood trees, <br />American bistort, and willows. Proper Brazing use and planned grazing <br />systems are the most important practices [o maintain quality and quantity of <br />desirable rangeland vegetation. Range reseeding will speed up the <br />revegetation of areas depleted by heavy grazing, cultivation and other <br />disturbances. The combinations of stockwater development and deferred <br />grazing help to improve grazing distribution and maintain range condition. <br />Wildlife such as mule deer, cottontall rabbit, muskrat, squirrel, <br />coyotes, waterfowl, and various birds utilize this soil. They obtain their <br />food and shelter from irrigated cropland and pasture and native rangeland. <br />Areas of rangeland, tall grasses in fence rows, and odd corners of fields <br />can be managed to improve or to create wildlife habitat. <br />s <br />