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Soil survey of eastern portion of St. Mary and Milk rivers development irrigation project

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This is the first soil survey report to deal solely with an area that is irrigated or proposed for irrigation development. The three soil maps that form part of this report show the kind and... More ≫

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This is the first soil survey report to deal solely with an area that is irrigated or proposed for irrigation development. The three soil maps that form part of this report show the kind and location of the various soil and topography types. The report describes the soil types, gives analytical data of representative profiles, and gives the average rating of each soil type. Three appendices cover problems related to land levelling, to salinity and drainage, and to fertility and management.

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Soil survey of Medicine Hat

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The report and accompanying map describe the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various types, topography, drainage, crop adaptation, water supply, fertility invoice of the soils, system... More ≫

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The report and accompanying map describe the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various types, topography, drainage, crop adaptation, water supply, fertility invoice of the soils, system of farming and methods of soil management, alkali and irrigation problems in the Medicine Hat region in the southeastern part of Alberta. It also contains a brief discussion of the climate and agricultural development of the area together with the important farm crops, transportation facilities and population.

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