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If this unit is used as nonirrigated cropland, the main limitations are <br /> the hazard of erosion, steepness of slope, and low precipitation. Because <br /> precipitation is not sufficient for annual cropping, a cropping system that <br /> includes small grain and summer fallow is most suitable. Maintaining crop <br /> residue on or near the surface reduces runoff, reduces soil blowing, and <br /> helps to maintain soil tilth and organic matter content. Crops respond to <br /> nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer. Soil blowing can be reduced by planting <br /> crops in alternate strips and at right angles to the prevailing wind. This <br /> unit can produce 18 bushels of wheat grown in a wheat-fallow cropping <br /> system. <br /> This unit is well suited to windbreaks and environmental plantings. <br /> ' Supplemental irrigation may be needed when planting and during dry periods. <br /> Among the trees that are suitable for planting are Russian-olive, cottonwood, <br /> and golden willow. Among the shrubs are honeysuckle and caragana. <br /> This map unit is well suited to homesite development. The main <br /> limitation is slope in some areas and the high to very high hazard of <br /> erosion. Revegetating disturbed areas around construction sites as soon as <br /> possible helps to control erosion. <br /> This Tap unit is in capability subclasses IVe, irrigated, and VIe, <br /> nonirrigated. It is in Loamy Foothills range site. <br />