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persistent in the stand, particularly if seeded in alternate rows. The seed must be inoculated with a specific strain of Rhizobium bacteria. Other coal companies have used meadow brome in their operations (specifically, Peabody's Big Sky Mine in Montana). The use of meadow brome is supported by the enthusiastic recommendation of its use in irrigated pastures by the Colorado State University Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service. Meadow brome is highly palatable but persists well in irrigated pastures and has nutrient qualities at least as high as smooth brome. Orchardgrass has been a common and proven component in irrigated pastures for years because of its palatability, nutrient qualities, compatibility with legumes and other grasses, and productive ability. Creeping foxtail remain the best adapted desirable pasture grasses for poorly drained or wet conditions. Garrison creeping foxtail is a good producer once established, being both highly palatable and nutritious. The species in Seed Mix #5 will function equally well for establishing the grass hayland type. Grasses are dominant in the mix and the resulting stand will also be dominated by grasses. See Mix #6 has Alsike Clover, Redtop and Timothy grasses. Alsike Clover is a nitrogen fixing legume that is suited to irrigated, wet conditions. Redtop and timothy are rated "high" for cow, horse and elk feed preference. Feed preference has palatability, nutrition, total digestible nutrients and other factors involve. In other words, livestock will readily go to Redtop and Timothy grasses for feed. Local ranchers and farmers are accustom to, have used and prefer theses grasses. They are also suited to irrigated conditions. Seed Mix #7, containing alfalfa, orchardgrass and meadow brome and reflects one of the most commonly recommended mixes for achieving high quality and productive hayland. The recommended alfalfa varieties have done well in the region (T. Doherty, personal communication, April 1988). Latar orchardgrass is a very compatible grass when used in an alfalfa-grass hayland stand. Latar orchardgrass is productive, has very good nutritive qualities, and reaches the most desirable harvest stage at the same time as alfalfa (Hafenrichter et al. 1979 and Heath et al. 1985). Upon completion of the seeding operations, lands that are to be returned as irrigated pasture may be irrigated using sprinkler irrigation. The irrigation design and application rates will be submitted to CDMG for concurrence. Maintenance activities will include the normal monitoring for and repair of excessive rilling or gulling, weed and pest control, and any necessary reseeding. The rill and gully management and (Revised 1-15-03) 2.05.4(2)(e) - 9 ,JpproYed 13n,7G y 2,010y