These soils formed in loamy or sandy outwash. The mean annual temperature ranges from 50 to 52 degrees F, and mean annual precipitation ranges from 30 to 40 inches. These are the Bronson , Brady and Gilford soils. The moderately well drained Bronson and somewhat poorly drained Brady soils are on lower-lying swells. The very poorly drained Gilford soils are in depressions.
Surface runoff is slow or medium.
Permeability is moderately rapid in the solum and very rapid in the underlying material. Mainly used to grow corn, soybeans, and small grain. Some areas are used for pasture. Irrigation is commonly used on these soils. Native vegetation is mixed hardwood and prairie grasses.