Soils have always been our basic resource. They will continue to be the most important resource affecting our individual production commodity.
Soils differ one from another.
Because of the differences, land capabilities vary from place to place. A knowledge of soil characteristics will help determine the capability of the land, the proper use of the land, and the conservation practices necessary. These differences in soil characteristics can be described in rather definite terms. Once we have learned the proper terms, we can discuss soil differences with anyone who speaks the same language. Similar types of soil may be suited to similar agricultural uses.