Brinkerton and Markes soils are poorly drained. Dekalb, Hazleton and Weikert soils do not have argillic horizons. Ernest soils are moderately well drained. Shouns , Gilpin, Hartleton and Berks are difficult to differentiate from Bedington soils, because of common limits. Runoff is slow to rapid.
Permeability is moderate in the solum and C horizon.
Approximately 70 percent of the Bedington soils are in cropland and pasture. The remainder is in woodland or other uses. Principal crops are corn, small grain and hay. Wooded areas consist of oak, hickory, yellow-poplar and red maple. The series is of large extent.