In Data News, 2020-05-29
The National Commodity Crop Productivity Index, or NCCPI, a rating of the non-irrigated productivity of the soil, has been updated to the October 2019 NRCS SSURGO data release.
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The National Commodity Crop Index is a a federal index put out annually by the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The index describes what kind of non-irrigated commodity crop production the land would have for specific crops: corn, soy, small grains, and cotton. Learn more about this data layer and its importance in agriculture and land management.
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The National Commodity Crop Productivity Index, or NCCPI, a rating of the non-irrigated productivity of the soil, has been updated to the October 2019 NRCS SSURGO data release.
View in Map RoomThe National Commodity Crop Productivity Index 3.0 replaces version 2.0 as the National Crop Index. The NCCPI is a method of arraying the soils of the U.S. for non-irrigated commodity crop production based on their inherent soil properties. The interpretation is applicable to both heavily populated and sparsely populated areas. Ratings are for soils in their present condition. The present land use is not considered in the ratings. Most of the NCCPI criteria relate directly to the ability of soils, landscapes, and climates to foster crop productivity. The NCCPI is based on productivity for four crops: Corn, Soybeans, Small Grains, or Cotton. The maximum productivity rating, based on the highest value for these crops, is shown on the map.
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