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as that area that has recently been topsoiled. Samples will be taken and analyzed by a lab <br />using the standard soil test for pH, salts, organic matter, nitrogen, potassium, and <br />phosphorous. The lab will be informed that the desired crop is irrigated alfalfa and that the <br />desired 1 st cut production is 2.00 tons per acre. <br />5 - Disking - Prior to final seedbed preparation, soil conditioning and weed control tillage will be <br />carried out through disking. Disking will relieve any topsoil compaction, will aid in controlling <br />weedy species, and will leave the site in a temporary toughened condition reducing wind and <br />water erosion potential. Disking will be used to condition soil, break up clods, and control <br />weeds through tillage prior to seeding. If annual weeds are a problem, several tillage <br />operations may be required to get adequate control. <br />6. Final Seedbed Preparation -(For sideroll and flood irrigated areas) Harrowing prior to seeding <br />will be conducted if land leveling did not provide a smooth soil surface for seeding. The best <br />period for tillage in these areas may be in the early spring prior to the irrigation season (prior to <br />the irrigation season). <br />For flood irrigated areas - A standard marker will create furrows of approximately 4" to 6" depth <br />on 30" centers, which is standard for the gated pipe used for the flood irrigation. <br />7. Initial Fertilizer Application - Based on the results of the fertility testing, fertilizer of the <br />designated type will be applied at the rate specified from the lab testing. The fertilizer will be <br />applied by tractor with a broadcast spreader. The fertilizer will be applied in the Spring of the <br />same year that the initial fertility testing is done. Ongoing fertility testing after initial seeding is <br />described in Section 2.05.4(2)(e) Revegetation. <br />Revised PR 06 June 10 2.05.4(2)(d) -41 <br />