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land capability classification

Definition:
Land capability classification is a system of grouping soils primarily on the basis of their capability to produce common cultivated crops and pasture plants without deteriorating over a long period. Land capability classification is subdivided into capability class and capability subclass nationally.
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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/333653
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