By-Step Nutrient Management Plan May 23, Jim Crownover, Conservation Agronomist USDA-NRCS Lubbock, Texas

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1 Step-By By-Step Nutrient Management Plan May 23, 2001 Jim Crownover, Conservation Agronomist USDA-NRCS Lubbock, Texas

2 Objectives: Learn how to prepare a Nutrient Management Plan Review an example of a Nutrient Management Plan and Nutrient Budget Practice in preparing a Nutrient Management Plan and alternate year Nutrient Budget Review and tie to Conservation Planning

3 Example Nutrient Management Plan Step-by by-step examples Nutrient Management Specification Sheet Texas A&M Crop Recommendation Tables Nutrient Budget for years between soil samples Review a Manure Nut. Mgt. Specification sheet Practical Exercise Review Exercise

4 Nutrient Management Plan Step 1 - Locate field(s) and operation Example -Locate on USGS Topo map -Note drainage patterns into water bodies

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6 Nutrient Management Plan Step 1 - Locate field(s) and operation Example -Locate on Soil Survey map -Note soils and slopes -Note drainage patterns into water bodies

7 6 - Amarillo Fine Sandy Loam - 1-3% Slopes 8 - Arch Loam 0-3% Slopes 11 - Berda Loam - 3-5% Slopes 14 - Bippus Clay Loam, Occasionally Flooded

8 Nutrient Management Plan Step 1 - Locate field(s) and operation Example -Locate on Aerial Photo, Sketch, ArcView - Identify fields planned to receive nutrients

9 Nutrient Management Plan Step 1 - Continued: - Identify and inventory any areas needing attention: wells, streams sinkholes, etc. - Any other relevant information such as: -Complementary practices -Adjacent fields or tract conditions

10 Field 2 Cropland Acres Field 1 Cropland Acres Field 3 Cropland Acres

11 Nutrient Management Specification Sheet Nutrient Management - Specification Sheet Landuser: Assisted by: Field: Date: Purpose: (Check all that apply) Supply plant nutrients for optimum forage and crop yields Minimize entry of nutrients to surface and ground water Supply nutrients to quickly obtain vegetative cover on disturbed sites Maintain or improve chemical and biological condition of the soil Table 1. Field Conditions and Recommendations Crop Sequence/Rotation for 5 years Two Years Ago Last Year Year1/Yield Goal Year2/Yield Goal Year3/Yield Goal Current Soil Test Levels (ppm) N P K ph S.O.M. % Other

12 Example 590 Jobsheet Step 2 - General Information: -enter landowner s or operator s name -enter field number(s) -who assisted with planning

13 Example 590 Jobsheet Nutrient Management - Specification Sheet Landuser: Assisted by: John Jones Field: 1,2 I.M.A. Conservationist Date: Purpose: (Check all that apply) Supply plant nutrients for optimum forage and crop yields Minimize entry of nutrients to surface and ground water Supply nutrients to quickly obtain vegetative cover on disturbed sites Maintain or improve chemical and biological condition of the soil

14 Example 590 Jobsheet Step 2 - Continued: - Enter Date - Enter purpose(s) that apply to this Nutrient Management Plan

15 Example 590 Jobsheet Nutrient Management - Specification Sheet Landuser: Assisted by: John Jones Field: 1,2 IRA Conservationist Date: 15-May-01 Purpose: (Check all that apply) Supply plant nutrients for optimum forage and crop yields Minimize entry of nutrients to surface and ground water Supply nutrients to quickly obtain vegetative cover on disturbed sites Maintain or improve chemical and biological condition of the soil

16 Example 590 Jobsheet Nutrient Management - Specification Sheet Landuser: Assisted by: John Jones Field: 1,2 IRA Conservationist Date: 15-May-01 Purpose: (Check all that apply) Supply plant nutrients for optimum forage and crop yields Minimize entry of nutrients to surface and ground water Supply nutrients to quickly obtain vegetative cover on disturbed sites Maintain or improve chemical and biological condition of the soil

17 Example 590 Jobsheet Step 3 - Crop Sequence/ Rotation - enter up to 5 years of crop history and planned rotation, if any - enter Present (planned) crop(s) and yield(s)

18 Example 590 Jobsheet Minimize entry of nutrients to surface and ground water Maintain or improve chemical and biological condition of the soil Table 1. Field Conditions and Recommendations Crop Sequence/Rotation for 5 years Two Years Ago Last Year Year1/Yield Goal Year2/Yield Goal Year3/Yield Goal Cotton 399# Cotton 505# Cotton-500# Cotton-500# Cotton-500# Current Soil Test Levels (ppm) N P K ph S.O.M. % Other Recommended Nutrients/Amendments to meet Desired Yield *Note - this is important to calculate crop needs over the period of the rotation, nutrient buildup, and nutrient removal by harvest

19 Example 590 Jobsheet Step 3 - Continued Enter a realistic yield goal to avoid under- or over-application of plant nutrients (Realistic Yield Goal = up to 125% of the highest yield of the last 10 years)

20 Realistic Yield Goal Yield History Highest Yield Lbs Lint per acre Yield Year

21 Secure Lab Analysis Step 4 - Secure Soil Analysis Soil Analysis - Baseline for Nutrient Management Plan or Specification Sheet

22 Soil Lab Analysis SOIL TEST REPORT PAGE 1 TEXAS AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE -- THE TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM SOIL TESTING LABORATORY, COLLEGE STATION TX DR. TONY PROVIN LAB DIRECTOR (409) INV# DATE RECEIVED :4/03/01 FOR: John Jones DATE PROCESSED :4/07/01 RR 3 COUNTY :LUBBOCK LUBBOCK, TX COUNTY# : FEE : $10.00 LAB # :18213 SAMPLE ID# FIELD 1, SOIL ANALYSIS SOIL TEST RATINGS --PPM ELEMENT (AVAILABLE FORM) PH NITRATE- PHOSPHO- ACIDITY N RUS POTASSIUM CALCIUM MAGNESIUM SALINITY ZINC IRON MANGANESE COPPER SODIUM SULPHUR MILDLY VERY MODERATE MODERATE VERY HIGH NONE ALKALINE LOW HIGH (PPM X 2 = LBS/PER/ACRE 6 INCHES DEEP) CROP AND YIELD RANGE: COTTON 500# LINT PER ACRE SUGGESTED FERTILIZER RATE LBS/A: N P205 K20 FURTHER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM YOUR COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT : (AGENT) (ADDRESS) (CITY, ST.) ZIP

23 Example 590 Jobsheet Step 5 - Enter Soil Lab Analysis - enter ppm of N, P, K - enter organic matter, if provided - enter ph, if provided - enter any other significant nutrients, eg,, Sulfur

24 Soil Lab Analysis SOIL TEST REPORT PAGE 1 TEXAS AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE -- THE TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM SOIL TESTING LABORATORY, COLLEGE STATION TX DR. TONY PROVIN LAB DIRECTOR (409) INV# DATE RECEIVED :4/03/01 FOR: John Jones DATE PROCESSED :4/07/01 RR 3 COUNTY :LUBBOCK LUBBOCK, TX COUNTY# : FEE : $10.00 LAB # :18213 SAMPLE ID# FIELD 1, SOIL ANALYSIS SOIL TEST RATINGS --PPM ELEMENT (AVAILABLE FORM) PH NITRATE- PHOSPHO- ACIDITY N RUS POTASSIUM CALCIUM MAGNESIUM SALINITY ZINC IRON MANGANESE COPPER SODIUM SULPHUR MILDLY VERY MODERATE MODERATE VERY HIGH NONE ALKALINE LOW HIGH (PPM X 2 = LBS/PER/ACRE 6 INCHES DEEP) CROP AND YIELD RANGE: COTTON 500# LINT PER ACRE SUGGESTED FERTILIZER RATE LBS/A: N P205 K20 FURTHER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM YOUR COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT : (AGENT) (ADDRESS) (CITY, ST.) ZIP

25 Example 590 Jobsheet Minimize entry of nutrients to surface and ground water Maintain or improve chemical and biological condition of the soil Table 1. Field Conditions and Recommendations Crop Sequence/Rotation for 5 years Two Years Ago Last Year Year1/Yield Goal Year2/Yield Goal Year3/Yield Goal Cotton 505# Cotton 399# Cotton-500# Cotton - 500# Cotton 500# Current Soil Test Levels (ppm) N P K ph S.O.M. % Other 8 Recommended Nutrients/Amendments to meet Desired Yield

26 Soil Lab Analysis SOIL TEST REPORT PAGE 1 TEXAS AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE -- THE TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM SOIL TESTING LABORATORY, COLLEGE STATION TX DR. TONY PROVIN LAB DIRECTOR (409) INV# DATE RECEIVED :4/01/01 FOR: John Jones DATE PROCESSED :4/07/01 RR 3 COUNTY :LUBBOCK LUBBOCK, TX COUNTY# : FEE : $10.00 LAB # :18213 SAMPLE ID# FIELD 1, SOIL ANALYSIS SOIL TEST RATINGS --PPM ELEMENT (AVAILABLE FORM) PH NITRATE- PHOSPHO- ACIDITY N RUS POTASSIUM CALCIUM MAGNESIUM SALINITY ZINC IRON MANGANESE COPPER SODIUM SULPHUR MILDLY VERY MODERATE MODERATE VERY HIGH NONE ALKALINE LOW HIGH (PPM X 2 = LBS/PER/ACRE 6 INCHES DEEP) CROP AND YIELD RANGE: COTTON 500# LINT PER ACRE SUGGESTED FERTILIZER RATE LBS/A: N P205 K20 FURTHER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM YOUR COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT : (AGENT) (ADDRESS) (CITY, ST.) ZIP

27 Example 590 Jobsheet Minimize entry of nutrients to surface and ground water Maintain or improve chemical and biological condition of the soil Table 1. Field Conditions and Recommendations Crop Sequence/Rotation for 5 years Two Years Ago Last Year Year1/Yield Goal Year2/Yield Goal Year3/Yield Goal Cotton-500# Current Soil Test Levels (ppm) N P K ph S.O.M. % Other 8 22 Recommended Nutrients/Amendments to meet Desired Yield

28 Soil Lab Analysis SOIL TEST REPORT PAGE 1 TEXAS AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE -- THE TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM SOIL TESTING LABORATORY, COLLEGE STATION TX DR. TONY PROVIN LAB DIRECTOR (409) INV# DATE RECEIVED :4/01/01 FOR: John Jones DATE PROCESSED :4/07/01 RR 3 COUNTY :LUBBOCK LUBBOCK, TX COUNTY# : FEE : $10.00 LAB # :18213 SAMPLE ID# FIELD 1, SOIL ANALYSIS SOIL TEST RATINGS --PPM ELEMENT (AVAILABLE FORM) PH NITRATE- PHOSPHO- ACIDITY N RUS POTASSIUM CALCIUM MAGNESIUM SALINITY ZINC IRON MANGANESE COPPER SODIUM SULPHUR MILDLY VERY MODERATE MODERATE VERY HIGH NONE ALKALINE LOW HIGH (PPM X 2 = LBS/PER/ACRE 6 INCHES DEEP) CROP AND YIELD RANGE: COTTON 500# LINT PER ACRE SUGGESTED FERTILIZER RATE LBS/A: N P205 K20 FURTHER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM YOUR COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT : (AGENT) (ADDRESS) (CITY, ST.) ZIP

29 Example 590 Jobsheet Minimize entry of nutrients to surface and ground water Maintain or improve chemical and biological condition of the soil Table 1. Field Conditions and Recommendations Crop Sequence/Rotation for 5 years Two Years Ago Last Year Year1/Yield Goal Year2/Yield Goal Year3/Yield Goal Cotton-500# Current Soil Test Levels (ppm) N P K ph S.O.M. % Other Recommended Nutrients/Amendments to meet Desired Yield

30 Example 590 Jobsheet Step 5 Continued This is a good place to identify the lab that made the analysis, and procedure used to extract nutrients from soil sample e.g., Texas A&M, A&L Plains Lab; Servi- Tech.

31 Example 590 Jobsheet Minimize entry of nutrients to surface and ground water Maintain or improve chemical and biological condition of the soil Table 1. Field Conditions and Recommendations Crop Sequence/Rotation for 5 years Two Years Ago Last Year Year1/Yield Goal Year2/Yield Goal Year3/Yield Goal Cotton 505# Cotton - 399# Cotton-500# Cotton-500# Cotton-500# TAMU Extract Current Soil Test Levels (ppm) N P K ph S.O.M. % Other Recommended Nutrients/Amendments to meet Desired Yield

32 Nutrient Recommendations Step 6 - enter nutrient recommendations from Soil Lab, if provided

33 Nutrient Recommendations SOIL TEST REPORT PAGE 1 TEXAS AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE -- THE TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM SOIL TESTING LABORATORY, COLLEGE STATION TX DR. TONY PROVIN LAB DIRECTOR (409) INV# DATE RECEIVED :4/01/01 FOR: John Jones DATE PROCESSED :4/07/01 RR 3 COUNTY :LUBBOCK LUBBOCK, TX COUNTY# : FEE : $10.00 LAB # :18213 SAMPLE ID# FIELD 1, SOIL ANALYSIS SOIL TEST RATINGS --PPM ELEMENT (AVAILABLE FORM) PH NITRATE- PHOSPHO- ACIDITY N RUS POTASSIUM CALCIUM MAGNESIUM SALINITY ZINC IRON MANGANESE COPPER SODIUM SULPHUR MILDLY VERY MODERATE MODERATE VERY HIGH NONE ALKALINE LOW HIGH (PPM X 2 = LBS/PER/ACRE 6 INCHES DEEP) CROP AND YIELD RANGE: COTTON 500# LINT PER ACRE SUGGESTED FERTILIZER RATE LBS/A: N P205 K20 FURTHER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM YOUR COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT : (AGENT) (ADDRESS) (CITY, ST.) ZIP

34 Nutrient Recommendations If recommendations are absent, or given for a different crop or yield, go to the TAMU Soil Testing Website at: testing.tamu.edu/nmp

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40 Example 590 Jobsheet Round to the nearest 5 lb. N P K ph S.O.M. % Other N P 2 O 5 K 2 O LIME Other Other 35 Recommended Nutrients/Amendments to meet Desired Yield Table 2. Nutrient Sources Credits 1. Nitrogen from previous legume crop (AWMFH) 2. Residual from long-term manure application N P 2 O 5 K 2 O pounds per acre 3. Irrigation water (Inches x ppm N x.226)

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43 Example 590 Jobsheet N P 2 O 5 K 2 O LIME Other Other Recommended Nutrients/Amendments to meet Desired Yield Table 2. Nutrient Sources Credits 1. Nitrogen from previous legume crop (AWMFH) 2. Residual from long-term manure application N P 2 O 5 K 2 O pounds per acre 3. Irrigation water (Inches x ppm N x.226) 4. Other sources (e.g., atmospheric deposition)

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46 Example 590 Jobsheet N P K ph S.O.M. % Other N P 2 O 5 K 2 O LIME Other Other Recommended Nutrients/Amendments to meet Desired Yield Table 2. Nutrient Sources Credits 1. Nitrogen from previous legume crop (AWMFH) 2. Residual from long-term manure application N P 2 O 5 K 2 O pounds per acre 3. Irrigation water (Inches x ppm N x.226)

47 Example 590 Jobsheet Step 7 - Calculate and Enter Nutrient Credits. Some Nutrient Credits may be: -Nitrogen from a previous legume crop -Nitrogen from Long Term Manure Application -Irrigation water (Nitrates in Aquifer) -Other Sources (Atmospheric Deposition)

48 Example 590 Jobsheet Credits: N P 2 O 5 K 2 O LIME Other Other Recommended Nutrients/Amendments to meet Desired Yield Table 2. Nutrient Sources Credits N P 2 O 5 K 2 O pounds per acre 1. Nitrogen from previous legume crop (AWMFH) 2. Residual from long-term manure application Irrigation water (Inches x ppm N x.226) Other sources (e.g., atmospheric deposition) Total Credits Plant-Available Nutrients Applied to Field N P 2 O 5 K 2 O

49 Example 590 Jobsheet Step 8 - Enter Nutrients planned by Source: - Starter Fertilizer - Commercial Fertilizer - Manure and other organics

50 Example 590 Jobsheet Step 8 - Continued: Starter Fertilizers can be applied in addition to recommendations: Formulation usually low rates: -- 5#N 10#P 5#K -- 10#N 20#P 10#K Usually applied in bands during planting operation.

51 Example 590 Jobsheet Step 8 - Continued: Bulk of applied commercial fertilizer will be entered in the Other block

52 Example 590 Jobsheet 3. Irrigation water (Inches x ppm N x.226) Other sources (e.g., atmospheric deposition) Total Credits Plant-Available Nutrients Applied to Field N P 2 O 5 K 2 O 6. Credits (From Row 5, above) Fertilizer Starter: Other: Manure / Organic Materials Subtotal (Sums of Lines 6, 7, and 8) Nutrients Recommended (From Table 1) Nutrient Status (Subtract line 10 from line If line 11 is a negative number, this is the amount of additional nutrients needed to meet the crop recommendations. If line 11 is a positive number, this is the amount of by which the available nutrients exceed the crop recommendations.

53 Example 590 Jobsheet Step 9 - Subtotal Available Nutrients -Sum lines 6, 7, 8 -Total of all credits and applied nutrients 3. Irrigation water (Inches x ppm N x.226) Other sources (e.g., atmospheric deposition) Total Credits Plant-Available Nutrients Applied to Field N P 2 O 5 K 2 O 6. Credits (From Row 5, above) Fertilizer Starter: Other: Manure / Organic Materials Subtotal (Sums of Lines 6, 7, and 8) Nutrients Recommended (From Table 1) Nutrient Status (Subtract line 10 from line If line 11 is a negative number, this is the amount of additional nutrients needed to meet the crop recommendations. If line 11 is a positive number, this is the amount of by which the available nutrients exceed the crop recommendations.

54 Example 590 Jobsheet Step 10- Enter Nutrient Recommendation in line 10. If using Excel Spreadsheet, this will be done automatically. 3. Irrigation water (Inches x ppm N x.226) Other sources (e.g., atmospheric deposition) Total Credits Plant-Available Nutrients Applied to Field N P 2 O 5 K 2 O 6. Credits (From Row 5, above) Fertilizer Starter: Other: Manure / Organic Materials Subtotal (Sums of Lines 6, 7, and 8) Nutrients Recommended (From Table 1) Nutrient Status (Subtract line 10 from line If line 11 is a negative number, this is the amount of additional nutrients needed to meet the crop recommendations. If line 11 is a positive number, this is the amount of by which the available nutrients exceed the crop recommendations.

55 Example 590 Jobsheet Step 11 - Determine Nutrient Status - Subtract line 10 from line 9. - if number is <0, more is needed for Yield Goal - If number is >0 more than crop nutrient recommendation is being planned -The object is to stay as close to 0 as possible

56 Example 590 Jobsheet Step 11 Continued - Nutrient Status Other: Manure / Organic Materials Subtotal (Sums of Lines 6, 7, and 8) Nutrients Recommended (From Table 1) Nutrient Status (Subtract line 10 from line If line 11 is a negative number, this is the amount of additional nutrients needed to meet the crop recommendations. If line 11 is a positive number, this is the amount of by which the available nutrients exceed the crop recommendations. Specifications N P 2 O 5 K 2 O Amount to be Applied (lb./ac) Landuser: 0 Field: 0 Specifications (continued)

57 Example 590 Jobsheet Step 12 - Specifications - Enter amount to be applied Enter method, form, and timing of nutrients Specifications N P 2 O 5 K 2 O Amount to be Applied (lb./ac) Landuser: 0 Field: 0 Specifications (continued) Method, Form, and Timing of Application: Sidedress with liquid blend containing 35#/Ac N, and 25#/Ac P2O5 at time of squaring

58 Example 590 Jobsheet Step 12 - Specifications List any conditions or environmental concerns in Additional Specifications Additonal Specifications and Notes (Including Sensitive Areas) Do not apply fertilizer in channel or banks of the Blackwater Draw Operation and Maintenance Plan will be reviewed by the producer annually. A thorough review by a Certified Nutrient Management Specialist will be made after soil test samples have been obtained. Minimum soil test frequencies are three years in area where normal Normal rainfall for this county is: 19

59 Example 590 Jobsheet Step 13 - Operation and Maintenance List maintenance items - Review of plan, record keeping, soil testing intervals, sampling and safety recommendations. - Revision triggers Operation and Maintenance Plan will be reviewed by the producer annually. A thorough review by a Certified Nutrient Management Specialist will be made after soil test samples have been obtained. Minimum soil test frequencies are 5 years <25" Rain+Irr. 3 years =>25" Rain+Irr, 2 years when manures & other organics are applied. Normal rainfall for this county is: 19" Revise the plan when: Crop rotation or crop sequence changes. Change in farming operation. Change occurs in sample data. New or different technology becomes available. Maintain field records for 5 years. Calibrate application equipment to apply with +/- 10% of the recommended rate. Handle all nutrient material with caution. Wear appropriate protective clothing.

60 Example 590 Jobsheet Step 14 - Map sketch, field reference Make sketch or refer to conservation plan map Nutrient Management - (Field Sketch including sensitive areas) Refer to fields 1 and 2 on the included conservation plan map..

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62 Nutrient Management Plan If the producer plans to test his soils annually, review the Specification Sheet when the soil is tested, revising the plan if significant changes are seen in nut- rient levels If annual soil samples are not taken, prepare a nutrient budget for years that the soil will not be tested

63 Nutrient Management Plan Nutrient Budget Calculation Sheet - In planning years that soils are not tested, plan under the assumption that previous crop met its yield goal, therefore removing plant available nutrients from the soil

64 Nutrient Management Plan Nutrient Budget Calculation Sheet - Use Crop Nutrient Requirements

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68 Nutrient Management Plan Budget for Alternate YearsNutrient Budget Calculations Worksheet: 1- General information from the current plan 2- Identify Crop and Nutrient Requirement For Years Between Soil Analysis Landuser: Assisted by: John Jones Field: 1,2 IMA Conservationist Date: 5/15/01 Year of Rotation: 2002 Year of Most Recent Soil Test: 2001 Crop Cotton Most Recent Soil Test Results (ppm) N -8 P -22 K-135 Yield Goal 500 lbs / ac Previous crop and residues produced Cotton - 500#/ Ac Lb./Ac. N P 2 O 5 K 2 O A. Crop Requirements (Appendix 4)

69 Nutrient Management Plan Alternate year Budget - Identify and Total Credits, if any A. Crop Requirements (Appendix 4) B. Nutrient Credits/Debits 1. Nitrogen From Previous Legume Crops Residual From Previous Organic Amendments (AWMFH) 3. Irrigation (Inches X ppm N in water X.226) Crop Residues (C:N tie up may result in a negative number) Other Sources C. Total Credits/Debits

70 Nutrient Management Plan Alternate year Budget - Show Recommendation based on total crop requirement minus credits - Specifications- Amount, Form,Timing, Etc. C. Total Credits/Debits Maximum Nutrients Recommended 1/ 2/ Specifications Method, Form, and Timing of Application: Inject sidedress application of 50#/Ac N, 45#/Ac P2O5, and 30#/Ac K2O at squaring stage of cotton. 1/ Application of nutrients in the form of commercial fertilizer will be based on the following: N - Up to the crop requirement. P2O5 & K20- Up to the crop requirement if the last soil test level was VL, L, M, or H. The application of P2O5 or K2O with previous soil test levels of VH or higher are are not recommended. However, pop-up or starter fertilizer may be used. Soils shall be tested if the nutrient status of P2O5 or K2O are in question.

71 For N: Budget Considerations NUTRIENT BUDGETING Apply up to the crop requirement. This can be obtained from the figures listed in the web site listed in Appendix 4. For P205: Years 2,3,4 & 5 Years 2,3,4 & 5 Soil Test Commercial Fertilizer Animal Wastes Rating from year 1 =<H Up to crop Requirement (See Appendix 4) Use Year 1 Phosphorus Index recommendation or soil test recommendation =>VH No Application* Use Year 1 Phosphorus Index recommendation or soil test recommendation * However, can use up to 30 lb P2O5/A as a pop-up or starter fertilizer For K20: Years 2 & 3 Years 4 & 5 Soil Test Rating from year 1 Commercial Fertilizer Animal Wastes =<H Up to crop Requirement Up to crop Requirement (See Appendix 4) (See Appendix 4) =>VH No Application Up to crop Requirement (See Appendix 4)

72 Nutrient Management Plan Review - -Gather needed site and soil information -Prepare maps, if needed -Establish Crop Rotation & Yield Goals -Secure soil lab analyses

73 Nutrient Management Plan Review - -Use Lab Recommendations or- Texas A&M Website for Crop nutrient needs -Prepare Nutrient Management Spec- ification sheet. -Prepare Nutrient Budget, if needed for years between soil tests -Incorporate into Plan Narrative

74 Nutrient Management Plan Sample Narratives NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT STATEMENT (dryland) Manage the amount, form, placement, and timing of application of plant nutrients to minimize entry of nutrients to surface and ground water. Commercial fertilizer will be applied to meet vegetative requirements and production needs based on baseline soil test. Follow-up soil test will be conducted at least once every 5 years. See attached Nutrient Management Specification Sheet(s) for specific guidance. NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT STATEMENT (irrigated) Manage the amount, form, placement, and timing of application of plant nutrients to minimize entry of nutrients to surface and ground water. Commercial fertilizer will be applied to meet vegetative requirements and production needs based on baseline soil test. Follow-up soil test will be conducted at least once each three years. See attached Nutrient Management Specification Sheet(s) for specific guidance. NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT (Animal Waste) Management the amount, form, placement and timing of application of Animal Wastes as a source of plant nutrients. Manure will be applied to meet the vegetative requirements and production needs based on baseline soil test. Follow-up soil test will be conducted at least once every other year. See attached Nutrient Management Specification Sheet(s) for specific guidance.

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