Example Waste Utilization / Nutrient Management Plan Revised 7/05
Step 1 - Locate Operation Locate on Topo Map first. Note if any named streams or water bodies present within 2000 feet of the application area of any field, look for other areas of environmental significance.
Dairy Facility Name of Topo Quad
Step - 2 Locate operation on a soil map. If published soil survey is not available Contact county office to see if they have maps available If no maps available locally, have office contact Area Resource Soil Scientist to get mapping done.
Step - 3 Again, note if any named water bodies present within 2000 feet of the application area of any field, look for other areas of environmental significance. Check soils to see if any are frequently flooded.
Site visit Step - 4 Discuss operation with producer and mention need to get soil tests on all application fields Gather facility data needed for waste utilization plan Record slope of the predominant soil of each field Note quality of perennial grass cover Record cropping system in cropland Record yield goal for crops
Develop plan map Step - 5 Operation may be located on an aerial photo. A sketch of the property can be made. You must have current soil test results for each field before you can complete plan.
Plan Map N 1 - Headquarters - 9.0 ac 2 - Pasture - 9.5 3 - Pasture - 27.9 ac 4 - Pasture - 8.7 ac 5 - Hay land - 44.0 ac 6 - Wildlife land - 11.5 ac 7 Hay Land- 24.8 ac 8 Hay Land - 16.1 ac Dairy Lagoons 3 4 6 7 Dairy Blds. 5 Scale 1:7920 Well 2 8 1
Step - 6 Create an application area map Show buffers Filter Strips Other out areas Adjust field acreage due to these out areas
Application Area Map Riparian Forested Buffer Filter Strip Other non-application areas N Acres Available For Application 1 - Headquarters - 0.0 ac 2 - Pasture - 6.3 3 - Pasture - 0.0 ac 4 - Pasture - 7.7 ac 5 Hay Land - 40.5 ac 6 - Wildlife land - 0.0 ac 3 4 6 7 7 Hay land - 20.7 ac 8 Hay land - 10.6 ac Dairy Lagoons Dairy Blds. 5 Scale 1:7920 Well 2 8 1
Step - 7 Locate fields on soil map. Find soil information needed for P-Index P Index or other waste utilization planning Soil legend Soil and Water Features Physical & Chemical Properties of Soil
Soil Map - Madison Erath County TX Sheet #2 N 4 6 7 3 5 1 8 Scale 1:7920 2
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Step 8 Confer with engineer in charge of designing the waste management system in order to get quantities of waste to be land applied. Start entering data into ag. waste utilization / nutrient management spreadsheet.
Step - 9 Complete P-Index P Index for each field to be used for waste application.
Application Area Map Riparian Forested Buffer Filter Strip Other non-application areas N Acres Available For Application 1 - Headquarters - 0.0 ac 2 - Pasture - 6.3 3 - Pasture - 0.0 ac 4 - Pasture - 7.7 ac 5 Hay Land - 40.5 ac 6 - Wildlife land - 0.0 ac 3 4 6 7 7 Hay land - 20.7 ac 8 Hay land - 10.6 ac Dairy Lagoons Dairy Blds. 5 Scale 1:7920 Well 2 8 1
Fields 2, 4, 5, 7, & 8 will be used for waste application. Soil test P results are: Field 2-405 ppm (Very High) Field 4-70 ppm (Very High) Field 5-50 ppm (High) Field 7-9 ppm (Low) Field 8-12 ppm (Medium)
Start with Field 2 P Index
Client Name: Dairy Field(s): 2 Date: 3/5/2005 Planner: Location: Crop: Coastal Grazing Impaired Watershed: Yes Runoff Curve No.: 74 Slope (%): 2 Site Characteristic Soil Test P Level PHOSPHORUS INDEX WORKSHEET for East Texas Place an X in the approprate box for each of the Site Characteristic listed below. N/A Very Low -Low Moderate High Very High Sub Total Phosphorus Fertilizer ( ) Application Rate Organic Phosphorus ( ) Application Rate None Applied 1-40 lbs/ac 41-90 lbs/ac 91-150 lbs/ac None Applied 1-40 lbs/ac 41-90 lbs/ac 91-150 lbs/ac >150 lbs/ac >150 lbs/ac Phosphorus Fertilizer Application Method and Timing None Applied Placed Deeper than 2 in. or broadcast w ith incorporation w ithin 48 hrs. 12/1-2/15 2/16-4/15 or 6/16-11/30 Surface Applied 4/16-6/15 Organic Phosphorus Source Application Method and Timing None Applied Placed Deeper than 2 in. or broadcast w ith incorporation w ithin 48 hrs. 12/1-2/15 2/16-4/15 or 6/16-11/30 Surface Applied 4/16-6/15 Proximity of Nearest Field Edge to Named Stream or Lake Runoff Class (Runoff Class Table) Soil Erosion (All Sources) Very Low >2000 feet Low 1000-1999 feet Medium 500-999 feet High 100-499 feet Very High <100 feet Negligible Very Low or Low Moderate High Very High Very Low <1 t/ac Low 1-3 t/ac Medium 3-5 t/ac High 5-10 t/ac Very High >10 t/ac Total Index Points:
Site Characteristic #1 Soil Test P Level 405 ppm P = Very High
Client Name: Dairy Field(s): 2 Date: 3/5/2005 Planner: Location: Crop: Coastal Grazing Impaired Watershed: Yes Runoff Curve No.: 74 Slope (%): 2 Site Characteristic Soil Test P Level Phosphorus Fertilizer ( ) Application Rate PHOSPHORUS INDEX WORKSHEET for East Texas Place an X in the approprate box for each of the Site Characteristic listed below. N/A Very Low -Low Moderate High None Applied 1-40 lbs/ac 41-90 lbs/ac 91-150 lbs/ac Very High Sub Total x 8.00 >150 lbs/ac Organic Phosphorus ( ) Application Rate None Applied 1-40 lbs/ac 41-90 lbs/ac 91-150 lbs/ac >150 lbs/ac Phosphorus Fertilizer Application Method and Timing None Applied Placed Deeper than 2 in. or broadcast w ith incorporation w ithin 48 hrs. 12/1-2/15 2/16-4/15 or 6/16-11/30 Surface Applied 4/16-6/15 Organic Phosphorus Source Application Method and Timing None Applied Placed Deeper than 2 in. or broadcast w ith incorporation w ithin 48 hrs. 12/1-2/15 2/16-4/15 or 6/16-11/30 Surface Applied 4/16-6/15 Proximity of Nearest Field Edge to Named Stream or Lake Runoff Class (Runoff Class Table) Soil Erosion (All Sources) Very Low >2000 feet Low 1000-1999 feet Medium 500-999 feet High 100-499 feet Very High <100 feet Negligible Very Low or Low Moderate High Very High Very Low <1 t/ac Low 1-3 t/ac Medium 3-5 t/ac High 5-10 t/ac Very High >10 t/ac Total Index Points: 8.00
Site Characteristic #2 P Fertilizer Application Rate none
Client Name: Dairy Field(s): 2 Date: 3/5/2005 Planner: Location: Crop: Coastal Grazing Impaired Watershed: Yes Runoff Curve No.: 74 Slope (%): 2 Site Characteristic Soil Test P Level Phosphorus Fertilizer ( ) Application Rate Organic Phosphorus ( ) Application Rate PHOSPHORUS INDEX WORKSHEET for East Texas Place an X in the approprate box for each of the Site Characteristic listed below. N/A Very Low -Low Moderate High Very High Sub Total x 8.00 None Applied 1-40 lbs/ac 41-90 lbs/ac 91-150 lbs/ac >150 lbs/ac x 0.00 None Applied 1-40 lbs/ac 41-90 lbs/ac 91-150 lbs/ac >150 lbs/ac Phosphorus Fertilizer Application Method and Timing None Applied Placed Deeper than 2 in. or broadcast w ith incorporation w ithin 48 hrs. 12/1-2/15 2/16-4/15 or 6/16-11/30 Surface Applied 4/16-6/15 Organic Phosphorus Source Application Method and Timing None Applied Placed Deeper than 2 in. or broadcast w ith incorporation w ithin 48 hrs. 12/1-2/15 2/16-4/15 or 6/16-11/30 Surface Applied 4/16-6/15 Proximity of Nearest Field Edge to Named Stream or Lake Runoff Class (Runoff Class Table) Soil Erosion (All Sources) Very Low >2000 feet Low 1000-1999 feet Medium 500-999 feet High 100-499 feet Very High <100 feet Negligible Very Low or Low Moderate High Very High Very Low <1 t/ac Low 1-3 t/ac Medium 3-5 t/ac High 5-10 t/ac Very High >10 t/ac Total Index Points: 8.00
Site Characteristic #3 Organic P application rate Start with the > than 150 lb / ac rate. This will give you the highest value to begin with and then work back there, if enough acreage is available to reduce rate. Use a lower rate to start if you know the planned crop has a low P requirement.
Client Name: Dairy Field(s): 2 Date: 3/5/2005 Planner: Location: Crop: Coastal Grazing Impaired Watershed: Yes Runoff Curve No.: 74 Slope (%): 2 Site Characteristic Soil Test P Level Phosphorus Fertilizer ( ) Application Rate Organic Phosphorus ( ) Application Rate Phosphorus Fertilizer Application Method and Timing PHOSPHORUS INDEX WORKSHEET for East Texas Place an X in the approprate box for each of the Site Characteristic listed below. N/A Very Low -Low Moderate High Very High Sub Total x 8.00 None Applied 1-40 lbs/ac 41-90 lbs/ac 91-150 lbs/ac >150 lbs/ac x 0.00 None Applied 1-40 lbs/ac 41-90 lbs/ac 91-150 lbs/ac >150 lbs/ac x 6.00 None Applied Placed Deeper than 2 in. or broadcast w ith incorporation w ithin 48 hrs. 12/1-2/15 2/16-4/15 or 6/16-11/30 Surface Applied 4/16-6/15 Organic Phosphorus Source Application Method and Timing None Applied Placed Deeper than 2 in. or broadcast w ith incorporation w ithin 48 hrs. 12/1-2/15 2/16-4/15 or 6/16-11/30 Surface Applied 4/16-6/15 Proximity of Nearest Field Edge to Named Stream or Lake Runoff Class (Runoff Class Table) Soil Erosion (All Sources) Very Low >2000 feet Low 1000-1999 feet Medium 500-999 feet High 100-499 feet Very High <100 feet Negligible Very Low or Low Moderate High Very High Very Low <1 t/ac Low 1-3 t/ac Medium 3-5 t/ac High 5-10 t/ac Very High >10 t/ac Total Index Points: 14.00
Site Characteristic #4 P fertilizer application method and timing None applied
Client Name: Dairy Field(s): 2 Date: 3/5/2005 Planner: Location: Crop: Coastal Grazing Impaired Watershed: Yes Runoff Curve No.: 74 Slope (%): 2 Site Characteristic Soil Test P Level Phosphorus Fertilizer ( ) Application Rate Organic Phosphorus ( ) Application Rate Phosphorus Fertilizer Application Method and Timing Organic Phosphorus Source Application Method and Timing PHOSPHORUS INDEX WORKSHEET for East Texas Place an X in the approprate box for each of the Site Characteristic listed below. N/A Very Low -Low Moderate High Very High Sub Total x 8.00 None Applied 1-40 lbs/ac 41-90 lbs/ac 91-150 lbs/ac >150 lbs/ac x 0.00 None Applied 1-40 lbs/ac 41-90 lbs/ac 91-150 lbs/ac >150 lbs/ac x 6.00 None Applied Placed Deeper than 2 in. or broadcast w ith incorporation w ithin 48 hrs. 12/1-2/15 2/16-4/15 or 6/16-11/30 Surface Applied 4/16-6/15 x 0.00 Placed Deeper than 2 in. or Surface Applied None Applied broadcast w ith 2/16-4/15 or 12/1-2/15 4/16-6/15 incorporation 6/16-11/30 w ithin 48 hrs. Proximity of Nearest Field Edge to Named Stream or Lake Runoff Class (Runoff Class Table) Soil Erosion (All Sources) Very Low >2000 feet Low 1000-1999 feet Medium 500-999 feet High 100-499 feet Very High <100 feet Negligible Very Low or Low Moderate High Very High Very Low <1 t/ac Low 1-3 t/ac Medium 3-5 t/ac High 5-10 t/ac Very High >10 t/ac Total Index Points: 14.00
Site Characteristic #5 Organic P application method and timing Unless the dates shown in very high can be avoided you must check this box.
Client Name: Dairy Field(s): 2 Date: 3/5/2005 Planner: Location: Crop: Coastal Grazing Impaired Watershed: Yes Runoff Curve No.: 74 Slope (%): 2 Site Characteristic Soil Test P Level Phosphorus Fertilizer ( ) Application Rate Organic Phosphorus ( ) Application Rate Phosphorus Fertilizer Application Method and Timing Organic Phosphorus Source Application Method and Timing Proximity of Nearest Field Edge to Named Stream or Lake Runoff Class (Runoff Class Table) Soil Erosion (All Sources) PHOSPHORUS INDEX WORKSHEET for East Texas Place an X in the approprate box for each of the Site Characteristic listed below. N/A Very Low -Low Moderate High Very High Sub Total x 8.00 None Applied 1-40 lbs/ac 41-90 lbs/ac 91-150 lbs/ac >150 lbs/ac x 0.00 None Applied 1-40 lbs/ac 41-90 lbs/ac 91-150 lbs/ac >150 lbs/ac x 6.00 None Applied Placed Deeper than 2 in. or broadcast w ith incorporation w ithin 48 hrs. 12/1-2/15 2/16-4/15 or 6/16-11/30 Surface Applied 4/16-6/15 x 0.00 Placed Deeper than 2 in. or Surface Applied None Applied broadcast w ith 2/16-4/15 or 12/1-2/15 4/16-6/15 incorporation 6/16-11/30 w ithin 48 hrs. Very Low >2000 feet Low 1000-1999 feet Medium 500-999 feet High 100-499 feet Negligible Very Low or Low Moderate High Very High Very Low <1 t/ac Low 1-3 t/ac Medium 3-5 t/ac High 5-10 t/ac x 4.00 Very High <100 feet Very High >10 t/ac Total Index Points: 18.00
Site Characteristic #6 Proximity of nearest field edge to named stream or lake. See soil map 1000-1999 feet
Soil Map - Madison Erath County TX Sheet #2 N 4 6 7 3 5 1 8 Scale 1:7920 2
Client Name: Dairy Field(s): 2 Date: 3/5/2005 Planner: Location: Crop: Coastal Grazing Impaired Watershed: Yes Runoff Curve No.: 74 Slope (%): 2 Site Characteristic Soil Test P Level Phosphorus Fertilizer ( ) Application Rate Organic Phosphorus ( ) Application Rate Phosphorus Fertilizer Application Method and Timing Organic Phosphorus Source Application Method and Timing Proximity of Nearest Field Edge to Named Stream or Lake Runoff Class (Runoff Class Table) Soil Erosion (All Sources) PHOSPHORUS INDEX WORKSHEET for East Texas Place an X in the approprate box for each of the Site Characteristic listed below. N/A Very Low -Low Moderate High Very High Sub Total x 8.00 None Applied 1-40 lbs/ac 41-90 lbs/ac 91-150 lbs/ac >150 lbs/ac x 0.00 None Applied 1-40 lbs/ac 41-90 lbs/ac 91-150 lbs/ac >150 lbs/ac x 6.00 None Applied Placed Deeper than 2 in. or broadcast w ith incorporation w ithin 48 hrs. 12/1-2/15 2/16-4/15 or 6/16-11/30 Surface Applied 4/16-6/15 x 0.00 Placed Deeper than 2 in. or Surface Applied None Applied broadcast w ith 2/16-4/15 or 12/1-2/15 4/16-6/15 incorporation 6/16-11/30 w ithin 48 hrs. Very Low >2000 feet Low 1000-1999 feet Medium 500-999 feet High 100-499 feet x 4.00 Very High <100 feet x 1.25 Negligible Very Low or Low Moderate High Very High Very Low <1 t/ac Low 1-3 t/ac Medium 3-5 t/ac High 5-10 t/ac Very High >10 t/ac Total Index Points: 19.25
Runoff class Site Characteristic #7 Use predominant soil map unit for field 2 Use avg. field slope (2%) of that map unit (as determined in field) Find the hydrologic group for that soil Need to know field cover type and hydrologic condition.
Soil Map - Madison Erath County TX Sheet #2 N 4 6 7 3 5 1 8 Scale 1:7920 2
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Table 3 Runoff Class Based on Field Slope and Runoff Curve Number Runoff Curve Number Slope % <50 50 to 60 60-70 70 to 80 > 80 < 1 N N N N M 1 to 2 N N VL L M >2 to 4 N N L M H >4 to 8 N VL M H VH >8 to 16 VL L M VH VH > 16 VL L H VH VH Refer to Texas NRCS Engineering Technical Note - Hydrology, No. 210-18-TX5, Estimating Runoff for Conservation Practices - 10/90 for information on runoff curve numbers. Estimating Runoff for Conservation Practices - 10/90 for information on runoff curve numbers. N = Negligible, VL = Very Low, L = Low, M = Moderate, H = High, VH = Very High Table 4 - Partial Listing of Curve Numbers 1/ Cover Type Hydrologic Condition 2/ Soil Hydrologic Group A B C D Pasture poor 68 79 86 89 fair 49 69 79 84 good 39 61 74 80 Hayland not grazed 30 58 71 78
Client Name: Dairy Field(s): 2 Date: 3/5/2005 Planner: Location: Crop: Coastal Grazing Impaired Watershed: Yes Runoff Curve No.: 74 Slope (%): 2 Site Characteristic Soil Test P Level Phosphorus Fertilizer ( ) Application Rate Organic Phosphorus ( ) Application Rate Phosphorus Fertilizer Application Method and Timing Organic Phosphorus Source Application Method and Timing Proximity of Nearest Field Edge to Named Stream or Lake Runoff Class (Runoff Class Table) Soil Erosion (All Sources) PHOSPHORUS INDEX WORKSHEET for East Texas Place an X in the approprate box for each of the Site Characteristic listed below. N/A Very Low -Low Moderate High Very High Sub Total x 8.00 None Applied 1-40 lbs/ac 41-90 lbs/ac 91-150 lbs/ac >150 lbs/ac x 0.00 None Applied 1-40 lbs/ac 41-90 lbs/ac 91-150 lbs/ac >150 lbs/ac x 6.00 None Applied Placed Deeper than 2 in. or broadcast w ith incorporation w ithin 48 hrs. 12/1-2/15 2/16-4/15 or 6/16-11/30 Surface Applied 4/16-6/15 x 0.00 Placed Deeper than 2 in. or Surface Applied None Applied broadcast w ith 2/16-4/15 or 12/1-2/15 4/16-6/15 incorporation 6/16-11/30 w ithin 48 hrs. Very Low >2000 feet Low 1000-1999 feet Medium 500-999 feet High 100-499 feet x 4.00 Very High <100 feet x 1.25 Negligible Very Low or Low Moderate High Very High Very Low <1 t/ac x 1.00 Low Medium High Very High 1-3 t/ac 3-5 t/ac 5-10 t/ac >10 t/ac
Site Characteristic #8 Soil Erosion must be controlled to acceptable levels For water erosion RUSLE2 can be used For wind erosion see field office General guidance - if the area is pasture or hayland erosion is <1 unless poor cover, then 1-3 tons per acre should be used Cropland - needs to be calculated, unless already in the file.
Client Name: Dairy Field(s): 2 Date: 3/5/2005 Planner: Location: Crop: Coastal Grazing Impaired Watershed: Yes Runoff Curve No.: 74 Slope (%): 2 Site Characteristic Soil Test P Level Phosphorus Fertilizer ( ) Application Rate Organic Phosphorus ( ) Application Rate Phosphorus Fertilizer Application Method and Timing Organic Phosphorus Source Application Method and Timing Proximity of Nearest Field Edge to Named Stream or Lake Runoff Class (Runoff Class Table) Soil Erosion (All Sources) PHOSPHORUS INDEX WORKSHEET for East Texas Place an X in the approprate box for each of the Site Characteristic listed below. N/A Very Low -Low Moderate High Very High Sub Total x 8.00 None Applied 1-40 lbs/ac 41-90 lbs/ac 91-150 lbs/ac >150 lbs/ac x 0.00 None Applied 1-40 lbs/ac 41-90 lbs/ac 91-150 lbs/ac >150 lbs/ac x 6.00 None Applied Placed Deeper than 2 in. or broadcast w ith incorporation w ithin 48 hrs. 12/1-2/15 2/16-4/15 or 6/16-11/30 Surface Applied 4/16-6/15 x 0.00 Placed Deeper than 2 in. or Surface Applied None Applied broadcast w ith 2/16-4/15 or 12/1-2/15 4/16-6/15 incorporation 6/16-11/30 w ithin 48 hrs. Very Low >2000 feet Low 1000-1999 feet Medium 500-999 feet High 100-499 feet x 4.00 Very High <100 feet x 1.25 Negligible Very Low or Low Moderate High Very High Very Low <1 t/ac x 1.00 Low Medium High Very High 1-3 t/ac 3-5 t/ac 5-10 t/ac >10 t/ac x 0.00 P Runoff Potential: Medium Total Index Points: 20.25
Post the P-Index P to the PI Report
Complete P Index for other Fields
Step - 10 Print waste sheet Review with producer
Step - 11 At this point you should point out to the producer fields with maximum application rates that could be adjusted to make better use of nutrients.