Across
- 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
Down
- 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