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Panoche Soil Series

USDA Code: CA0530

K-Factor

0.37

Soil Erodibility Factor

Texture Class

clay loam

Drainage Class

well drained

About Panoche

Deep, well drained soils formed in alluvium derived from marine sedimentary rocks. Calcareous throughout. Found on nearly level to gently sloping alluvial fans and plains on the west side of the San Joaquin Valley.

K-factor values are sourced from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) SSURGO database.

California Distribution

One of the most extensive soils of the western San Joaquin Valley, mapped in Fresno, Merced, Kings, and San Benito counties. Important for irrigated agriculture on the west side; managed salinity is a significant concern.

Counties Where Found

Fresno
Kings
Merced
Monterey
San Benito

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