Crop Production + Soils Vocab

2. the presence or absence and concentration of various compounds of iron and manganese in soil due to the degree of oxidation and hydration
4. high lime soils, the high concentration of calcium carbonate influences soil properties related to plant growth. HCL makes the soil bubble
10. the fraction of the soil that consists of plant or animal tissue in various stages of breakdown (decomposition)
11. grasses based grown for ruminant livestock feed
12. use of automatic or controlled systems to apply water to soil
13. loose stones
14. A land capability classification subclass where climate is the driving factor limiting crop production
15. the detachment and movement of soil particles from the point of its origination through the actions of wind or water
18. land use related to production of crops or livestock
20. crops planted in rows far enough apart to allow operation of machinery between rows
21. commodities, such as raw materials and agricultural products, sold to other countries

1. crops which grow best at temperatures between 60-65 degrees Fahrenheit
3. grouping of plant species identified by specific genetic characteristics
5. crops other than fresh fruit or vegetables grown for agricultural purposes
6. exposed bedrock
7. crops grown for their fibers to make paper, cloth, or rope
8. food production which avoids the use of biocides and synthetic fertilizers
9. crops harmed by frost and which grow best at temperatures above 70 degrees Farenheit
14. A land capability classification subclass where excess water is the main issue limiting their ability to produce crops.
16. A land capability classification with almost no limitations that restrict their use
17. A mixture of sand, silt, and clay that exhibits the properties of all three materials about equally
19. biological classification which describes a single kind of plant with certain characteristics separating it from others