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Official State Soil: Holdrege
September 13th

Holdrege soils are rich in soil organic matter-the decayed remains of plants. Over hundreds of years, the deep, fibrous roots of prairie grasses added organic matter to the soil, producing a thick, dark, fertile surface layer.

Holdrege soils are among the most extensively cultivated soils in Nebraska and are a valuable agricultural resource. The soils are great for growing crops such as corn, sorghum, and winter wheat.