This is the reference plant community for this site and it had two community phases. The reference phase was herbaceous dominated due to nearly annual flooding and a 2-5 year fire interval. Longer fire interval would allow some woody species to invade.
This site has largely been converted to agricultural use. Roughly 75% of the historic acres are now in row crop agricultural use. Most common is a corn and soybean rotation of various types. Roughly 5% of the site is not used to grow hay or cool season forage and used for grazing.
This state is characterized by interrupted drainage and removal of historical vegetation. Both contribute to site being comprised of largely weedy species that will progress to tree dominance.
Clear woody vegetation, plant crop species, and management that allows the area to be in agriculture.
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