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Fertilization will be carried out based on the results of soil tests taken in replaced topsoil and <br />recommended rates for stand maintenance and achieving the various production levels desired. <br />Nitrogen is not essential to the establishment of new pasture or hayland seedings if adequate soil <br />levels exist, higher heavy initial rates may be detrimental to stand establishment. If soils show a <br />low nitrogen fertility, an application of 30-60 pounds/acre of available nitrogen should be adequate <br />for establishment (Ensign 1975). Phosphorus is beneficial both to the establishment of new <br />seedlings and the established legume component. Phosphorus rates will be determined on the <br />basis of the soil test. <br />Initial applications, made prior to seeding, will be incorporated. Annual applications of fertilizer will <br />be carried out and will be based on soil tests and achieving the desired production goals. <br />Two irrigated pasture mixes and one irrigated alfalfa hayland mix have been developed in order to <br />establish the irrigated pasture or hayland types on the range of site conditions that may be <br />encountered in the areas to be reclaimed. Seed Mix #5 has been developed for upland, <br />well-drained sites, while Seed Mix #6 has been developed for lowland areas or other areas that <br />may be poorly drained. Seed Mix #7 is the irrigated alfalfa hayland mix. The irrigated pasture <br />mixes have a fair range of adaptability for drier or wetter sites that may develop in the principal <br />areas where the mixes are used. <br />Seed Mix #2 - Temporary Reclamation - less than one year of cover, reclaimed land waiting <br />for permanent planting <br />SpeciesCommon Name Seeding Rate <br />1. Barley` 70lbs/acre <br />2. Winter Wheat' 70 lbs/acre <br />3. Oats 70 Ibs/acre <br />*Note: One species will be used at a time and at the specified rate. Specie selection will be based <br />upon land owner preference and availability of seed. <br />(Revised 1-15-03) 2.05.4(2)(e) - 5 <br />TR - 58 <br />Apps?ecj <br />13 Alay ?..x9