The frost-free period is about 240 to 325 days. These are the Antho , Carrizo , Denure , and Momoli soils. Antho soils are coarse-loamy. Carrizo soils are sandy skeletal. Rangeland areas provide limited livestock grazing, but with low carrying capacities, following seasonal rains.
Vegetation is mesquite, catclaw, and annual grasses and weeds.
Irrigated areas are cropped to alfalfa, cotton, small grains, and to a lesser extent, fruits and vegetables such as citrus, nuts, and Irish potatoes. Vint soils are extensive. MLRA is 31 and 40.