Information About RUSLE2 Soil Loss

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Information About RUSLE2 Soil Loss Field: M. Tebbe Operlltion: Pilln File: RUSLE2 Databll.~e:

ClIlculated Profile: Calculated Mgmt:

Buehne Farms Inc \\NAS\Engineering\ProjectFiles\2013\13-160\CNMP\Buehne-Update.mmp C:\Program Files (x86)\USDA\Rusle2\moses.gdb mmp_calc\Buehne-Update.mmp\M. Tebbe CMZ 17\c.Other Local Mgt Records\mmp_calc\Buehne-Update.mmp\M. Tebbe

Last SlIved: 7/10/2013*

Field's R USLE2 Profile Clinlllte Location: USA\lIIinois\Clinton County Soil Survey: Clinton IL Soil Type: 916B2 OCONEE-DARMSTADT COMPLEX, 2 TO 5 PERCENT SLOPES, ERODED\Darmstadt silt loam 40% Slope: 3.5% Slope Lengtlt: 250 feet (based on slope) Rock Cover: (Not entered -- 0% assumed) Subsutface Drllinage: (No patterned drainage -- none used) Contouring: (Not selected -- rows up-and-down hill assumed) StripslBarrier!>': (Not selected - none assumed) Diver!>'ionlTerrllce: (Not selected -- none assumed) Resitlue Burial: (Not selected - normal burial assumed) Noles:

Field's RUSLE2 M Dilte

IIIm/dd/yyyy Operation Vegetation Yield or Cover Material

Cover MlIteri,,1 AddedlRemoved

05/01/2013 Planter, double disk opnr w/fluted coulter, 15 inch row spacing

Soybean, mw 15 - 20 in rows 45 bu

10/15/2013 Harvest, killing crop 30pct standing stubble 10791bs

10/29/2013 Drill or airseeder, dble disk opnr wi fluted coult 5x1 0 Ipaired row

Wheat, winter 7in rows 70 bushels


07/03/2014 Bale straw or residue

07/06/2014 Planter, double disk opnr wlfluted coulter, 15 inch row spacing


10/25/2014 Harvest, killing crop 30pct standing stubble 1631 Ibs

10/30/2014 Manure injector, liquid low disturb.30 inch Manure, liquid 18781bs

04/02/2015 Fert applic. surface broadcast

04/10/2015 Seedbed conditioner, coulter caddy, rtry har, ring bskt

Information About RUSLE2 Soil Lon Page lofl MMP 0.3.2./ 7/10/10/3 1/:1/:48 AM

) ) ) Field: M. Tebbe Operatioll: Buehne Farms Inc Plall File: \\NAS\Engineering\ProjectFiles\20 13\13-160\CNMP\Buehne-Update.mmp Last Saved: 7/10/2013* RUSLE2 Database: C:\Program Files (x86)\USDA\Rusle2\moses.gdb Calclilated Profile: mmp_calc\Buehne-Update.mmp\M. Tebbe Cillclllated Mgmt: CMZ 17\c.Other Local Mgt Records\mmp_calc\Buehne-Update.mmp\M. Tebbe

Date mml(/dlvvvv

Operatioll Vegetation Yield or Cover Material Cover Material

Added/Removed

04/12/2015 Planter, double disk opnr w/fluted coulter Corn, grain 150 bushels






05/01/2017 Planter, double disk opnr w/fluted coulter, 15 inch row spacinQ


10/15/2017 Harvest, killing crop 30pct standing stubble 10791bs Note: Operations for the field's assumed previous crop (in italics) were included to initialize RUSLE2.

Field's R USLE2 Soil Loss Estimates

Crop Year Starting Date mnr/ddlyyyy

Eliding D(Ite m"'/ddlyyyy

Soil LOS.5 Tons/Acre

Crop(l)

2013 10/21/2012 10/15/2013 2.9 Soybean

2014 10/16/2013 11/01/2014 3.3 \/\/heat / Soybean

2015 11/02/2014 10/20/2015 3.7 Corn

2016 10/21/2015 10/20/2016 2.7 Corn

2017 10/21/2016 10/15/2017 2.6 Soybean

RUSLE2 Version: 1.32.3.0 RUSLE2 Bllild Date: Dec 172007 RUSLE2 Scimce Date: 20061020

Information Abo"t RUSLE2 Soil Loss Page 2 of2 MMP 0.3.2.1 7110120/3 Jl:II:48 AM

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Information About RUSLE2 Soil Loss Field: Operatioll: Plall File: RUSLE2 Database: Calculated Profile: Calculated Mgmt:

MaryAnn Tebbe1 Buehne Farms Inc \\NAS\Engineering\ProjectFiles\2013\13-160\CNMP\Buehne-Update.mmp C:\Program Files (x86)\USDA\Rusle2\moses.gdb mmp_calc\Buehne-Update.mmp\MaryAnn Tebbe1 CMZ 17\c.Other Local Mgt Records\mmp_calc\Buehne-Update.mmp\MaryAnn Tebbe1

Last Saved: 7/10/2013*

Field's RUSLE2 Profile Climate Location: USA\lIlinois\Clinton County Soil Survey: Clinton IL Soil Type: 916B2 OCONEE-DARMSTADT COMPLEX, 2 TO 5 PERCENT SLOPES, ERODED\Darmstadt silt loam 40% Slope: 3.5% Slope Lellgt": 250 feet (based on slope) Rock Cover: (Not entered - 0% assumed) Subsurface Drainage: (No patterned drainage - none used) COlltourillg: (Not selected -- rows up-and-down hill assumed) Strip.\'lBarriers: (Not selected - none assumed) Diversiollfferrace: (Not selected -- none assumed) Residue Burial: (Not selected -- normal burial assumed) Notes:

Field's RUSLE2 Mj -

Date IIInr/dd/vvvv

Operatioll Vegetation Yieltl or Cover Material Cover Material

Added/Removed


04110/2013 Seedbed conditioner, coulter caddy, rtry har, ring bskt

702 Ibs

04112/2013 Planter, double disk opnr wlfluted coulter Corn, grain 150 bushels

10120/2013 Harvest, killing crop 50pct standing stubble 41141bs

05101/2014 Planter, double disk opnr w/fluted coulter, 15 inch row spacing


10115/2014 Harvest, killing crop 30pct standing stubble 10791bs

10/29/2014 Drill or airseeder, dble disk opnr wi fluted coult 5x1 0 Ipaired row


06130/2015 Harvest, killing crop 30pct standing stubble 4641 Ibs




Information Abortt RUSLE2 Soil Lon Page lof2 MMP0.3.2.J 711012013 JJ: 14:17 AM

) ) ) Field: MaryAnn Tebbe1 Operation: Buehne Farms Inc Plall File: \\NAS\Engineering\ProjectFiles\2013\13-160\CNMP\Buehne-Update.mmp Last Saved: 7/10/2013* RUSLE2 Database: C:\Program Files (x86)\USDA\Rusle2\moses.gdb Calculated Profile: mmp_calc\Buehne-Update .mmp\MaryAnn Tebbe1 Calculated Mgmt: CMZ 17\c.Other Local Mgt Records\mmp_calc\Buehne-Update.mmp\MaryAnn Tebbe1

Date mm/ddlvvvv

Operatioll Vegetation Yield or Cover Material Cover Material AddedlRemoved


11/01/2015 Cultivator, field 6-12 in sweeps

1110212015 Drill or airseeder, double disk Alfalfa, fall seed senes to yr2 regrowth 6 tons

09/15/2016 Harvest, hay, legume Alfalfa, yr2 regrowth after cutting 1.5 tons 1620lbs

05/15/2017 Harvest, hay, legume Alfalfa, yr2 regrowth after cutting 1.3 tons 4051bs



10/01/2017 Harvest, hay, legume Alfalfa, yr2 senes to yr3 regrowth 2 tons 351 Ibs Note: Operations for the field's assumed previous crop (in italics) were included to initialize RUSLE2.

Field's RUSLE2 Soil Loss Estimates

Crop Year Starting Date nrm/ddlvvvv

Emling Date mm/ddlvvvv

Soil Loss TOIlS/Acre

Crop(s)

2013 10102/2012 10/20/2013 5.0 Corn

2014 10/21/2013 10/15/2014 2.8 Soybean

2015 10/16/2014 11/01/2015 3.3 Wheat 1Soybean

2016 11/02/2015 11/01/2015 0.0 Alfalfa

2017 11/02/2015 09/15/2016 0.3 Alfalfa

RUSLE2 Version: 1.32.3.0 RUSLEl Build Date: Dec 172007 RUSLE2 Science Date: 20061020

Information About RUSLE2 Soil Loss Page 2 of2 MMP 0.3.2.1 7/10/2013 Jl:]4:17 AM

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Information About RUSLE2 Soil Loss Field: Operation: Plan File: RUSLE2 Database: Ca/cillatell Profile: Caicillated Mgmt:

MaryAnn Tebbe2 Buehne Farms Inc \\NAS\Engineering\ProjectFiles\2013\13-160\CNMP\Buehne-Update.mmp C:\Program Files (x86)\USDA\Rusle2\moses.gdb mmp_calc\Buehne-Update.mmp\MaryAnn Tebbe2 CMZ 17\c.Other Local Mgt Records\mmp_calc\Buehne-Update.mmp\MaryAnn Tebbe2

Last Saved: 7/10/2013*

Field's RUSLE2 Profile Climate Location: USA\llIinois\Clinton County Soil Survey: Clinton IL Soil Type: 916B2 OCONEE-DARMSTADT COMPLEX, 2 TO 5 PERCENT SLOPES, ERODED\Darmstadt silt loam 40% Slope: 3.5% Slope Length: 250 feet (based on slope) Rock Cover: (Not entered -- 0% assumed) Sllb~'urface Drainage: (No patterned drainage - none used) Contouring: (Not selected -- rows up-and-down hill assumed) StripsIBarrier~': (Not selected -- none assumed) Diversion/Terrace: (Not selected - none assumed) Residue Burial: (Not selected - normal burial assumed) Notes:

Field's RUSLE2 M. Date

mmidd/yyyy Operation Vegetation field or Cover Material Cover Material

AddedlRemoved 05/15/2013 Harvest, hay, legume Alfalfa, yr3 regrowth after cutting 1.3 tons

07/01/2013 Harvest, hay, legume Alfalfa, yr3 regrowth after cutting 1.3 tons 351 Ibs


10/01/2013 Harvest, hay, legume Alfalfa, yr3 senes to yr4 regrowth 2 tons 351 Ibs




10/01/2014 Harvest, hay, legume Alfalfa, yr4 senes to yr5 regrowth 2 tons 351 Ibs




10101/2015 Harvest, hay, legume Alfalfa, yr5 senes to yr4 regrowth 2 tons 351 Ibs


Information About RUSLE2 Soil Loss Page lof2 MMP0.3,2./ 7/10/2013 JJ:I5:29AM

) ) ) Field: MaryAnn Tebbe2 Operation: Buehne Farms Inc Plan File: \\NAS\Engineering\ProjectFiles\20 13\13-160\CNMP\Buehne-Update.mmp Last Saved: 7/10/2013* RUSLE2 Database: C:\Program Files (x86)\USDA\Rusle2\moses.gdb Calculated Profile: mmp_calc\Buehne-Update.mmp\MaryAnn Tebbe2 CalclIiltted Mgmt: CMZ 17\c.Other Local Mgt Records\mmp_calc\Buehne-Update.mmp\MaryAnn Tebbe2

Date mm/dd/vwv

Operatioll Vegetation Yield or Cover Material Cover Material Added/Removed


702 Ibs





10/15/2017 Harvest. killing crop 30pct standing stubble 10791bs Note: Operations for the field's assumed previous crop (in italics) were included to initialize RUSLE2.


Crop Year Starti/,g Date mm/ddlww

Eliding Date mm/dd/v"""

Soil Los.~

TOils/Acre Crop(s)

2013 10/16/2012 10/01/2013 2.8 Alfalfa

2014 10102/2013 10/01/2014 2.2 Alfalfa

2015 10/02/2014 10/01/2015 1.8 Alfalfa

2016 10/02/2015 10/20/2016 4.6 Corn

2017 10/21/2016 10/1512017 2.7 Soybean

RUSLE2 Version: 1.32.3.0 RUSLE2 Build Date: Dec 172007 RUSLE2 Science Date: 20061020

Information About RUSLEl Soil Loss Page 2 of2 MMP0.3.2.1 7/10/20/3 1/:15:29 AM

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Information About RUSLE2 Soil Loss Field: Operation: Plan File: RUSLE2 Database: Caleultlted Profile: Calculated Mgmt:

Andy Tebbe1 Buehne Farms Inc \\NAS\Engineering\ProjectFiles\2013\13-160\CNMP\Buehne-Update.mmp C:\Program Files (x86)\USDA\Rusle2\moses.gdb mmp_calc\Buehne-Update.mmp\Andy Tebbe 1 CMZ 17\c.Other Local Mgt Records\mmp_calc\Buehne-Update.mmp\Andy Tebbe1

Last Saved: 7/10/2013

Field's R USLE2 Profile Climate Location: USA\lIIinois\Clinton County Soil Survey: Clinton IL Soil Type: 916B2 OCONEE-DARMSTADT COMPLEX, 2 TO 5 PERCENT SLOPES, ERODED\Darmstadt silt loam 40% Slope: 3.5% Slope Lengtll: 250 feet (based on slope) Roek Cover: (Not entered -- 0% assumed) Subsurface Drainage: (No patterned drainage - none used) Contouring: (Not selected -- rows up-and-down hill assumed) Strips/Barriers: (Not selected - none assumed) DiversionlTerrace: (Not selected - none assumed) Residue Burial: (Not selected - normal burial assumed) Notes:

Field's RUSLE2 M -~ -

Date mm/ddlvvvv

Operation Vegetation Yield or Cover Material Cover Material

Added/Removed

10/01/2013 Harvest, hay, legume Alfalfa, yr3 senes to yr4 regrowth 6 tons


04/12/2014 Planter, double disk opnr w/fluted coulter Corn, grain 150 bushels 6961bs


05/01/2015 Planter, double disk opnr w/fluted coulter, 15 inch row spacing Soybean, mw 15 - 20 in rows 45 bu



04/12/2016 Planter, double disk opnr wlfluted coulter Corn, grain 150 bushels

10/20/2016 Harvest, killing crop 50pct standing stubble 4114lbs



10/15/2017 Harvest, killing crop 30pct standing stubble 10791bs Note: Operations for the field's assumed previous crop (in italics) were included to initialize RUSLE2.

Information Abo"t RUSLE2 Soil Lon Page /of2 MMP0.3.2./ 7/11/20/3 7:29:54 AM

) ) ) Field: Andy Tebbe1 Operatioll: Buehne Farms Inc Pia" File: \\NAS\Engineering\ProjectFiles\2013\13-160\CNMP\Buehne-Update.mmp La.'it Saved: 7/10/2013 RUSLE2 Database: C:\Program Files (x86)\USDA\Rusle2\moses.gdb Calclliated Profile: mmp_calc\Buehne-Update.mmp\Andy Tebbe1 Calcuiltted Mgmt: CMZ 17\c.Other Local Mgt Records\mmp_calc\Buehne~Update.mmp\Andy Tebbe1


Crop Year Startillg Date mm/dd/vvvv

Etldi"g Date mm/dd/vvvv

Soil Loss TOils/Acre

Crop(s)

2013 10/16/2012 10/01/2013 5.6 Alfalfa

2014 10/02/2013 10/20/2014 0.3 Corn

2015 10/21/2014 10/15/2015 0.5 Soybean

2016 10/16/2015 10/20/2016 1.6 Corn

2017 10/21/2016 10/15/2017 0.8 Soybean

RUSLE2 Versiotl: 1.32.3.0 RUSLEl Build Date: Dec 172007 RUSLEl Scietlce Date: 20061020

Information Abo'" RUSLE2 Soil Loss Page 20f2 MMP 0.3.2.1 7111120/3 7:29:54 AM

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Information About RUSLE2 Soil Loss Field: Operation: Plan File: RUSLE2 Database: Calculate(1 Profile: Calculated Mgmt:

Andy Tebbe2 Buehne Farms Inc \\NAS\Engineering\ProjectFiles\2013\13-160\CNMP\Buehne-Update.mmp C:\Program Files (x86)\USDA\Rusle2\moses.gdb mmp_calc\Buehne-Update.mmp\Andy Tebbe2 CMZ 17\c.Other Local Mgt Records\mmp_calc\Buehne-Update.mmp\Andy Tebbe2

Last Saved: 7/10/2013

Field's RUSIE2 Profile Climate Locatioll: USA\llIinois\Clinton County Soil Survey: Clinton IL Soil Type: 5C3 BLAIR SILTV CLAY LOAM, 5 TO 10 PERCENT SLOPES, SEVERELY ERODED\Blair silty clay loam 100% Slope: 7.5% Slope Lellgth: 125 feet (based on slope) Rock Cover: (Not entered - 0% assumed) Subsurface Draillage: (No patterned drainage - none used) Contourillg: (Not selected -- rows up-and-down hill assumed) Strips/Barriers: (Not selected -- none assumed) DiversionlTerrace: (Not selected - none assumed) Re.fidue Burial: (Not selected - normal burial assumed) Noles:

Field's RUSIE2 Mi t Date

nrm/dd/vvvv Operation Vegetation Yield or Cover Material

Cover Material AddedlRemoved

10/29/2012 Drill or airseeder, dble disk opnr wi fluted coult 5x1 0 loaired row




07/06/2013 Planter, double disk opnr w/fluted coulter, 15 inch row soacinQ










Information About RUSLE2 Soil Loss Page /of2 MMP0.3.2./ 7/ll/20/37:3/:49AM

) ) ) Field: Andy Tebbe2 Operation: Buehne Farms Inc Pia" File: \\NAS\Engineering\ProjectFiles\2013\13-160\CNMP\Buehne-Update.mmp Last Saved: 7/10/2013 RUSLE2 Database: C:\Program Files (x86)\USDA\Rusle2\moses.gdb Ca/culated Profile: mmp_calc\Buehne-Update.mmp\Andy Tebbe2 Ca/clliated Mgntt: CMZ 17\c.Other Local Mgt Records\mmp_calc\Buehne-Update.mmp\Andy Tebbe2

Date ntntldtl!vJIVv

Operation Vegetation Yield 01' Cover Material Covel' Material

AddedlRemoved

04/12/2016 Planter, double disk opnr wlfluted coulter Corn, grain 150 bushels


05101/2017 Planter, double disk opnr w/fluted coulter, 15 inch row spacing Soybean, mw 15 - 20 in rows 45 bu


Note: Operations for the field's assumed previous crop (in italics) were included to initialize RUSLE2.


Crop Year Starting Date mntldd/vvvv

Em/bIg Date nrntldd/vvvv

Soil Loss Tons/Acre

Crop(s)

2013 10/21/2012 11/01/2013 1.9 Wheat / Soybean

2014 11/02/2013 10/20/2014 2.5 Corn

2015 10/21/2014 10/15/2015 1.9 Soybean

2016 10/16/2015 10/20/2016 3.7 Corn

2017 10/21/2016 10/15/2017 1.7 Soybean

RUSLE2 Version: 1.32.3.0 RUSLE2 Build Date: Dec 172007 RUSLE2 Scie"ce Date: 20061020

In/ormf/tion Aboltt RUSLE2 Soil Lon Pf/ge2o/2 MMP0.3.2.1 7/lJ/2013 7:31:49AM

) ) Information About RUSLE2 Soil Loss

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Field: Operation: Pia" File: RUSLE2 Database: Calculatell Profile: Calculated Mgmt:

Spanker Branch Buehne Farms Inc \\NAS\Engineering\ProjectFiles\2013\13-160\CNMP\Buehne-Update.mmp C:\Program Files (x86)\USDA\Rusle2\moses.gdb mmp_calc\Buehne-Update.mmp\Spanker Branch CMZ 17\c.Other Local Mgt Records\mmp_calc\Buehne-Update.mmp\Spanker Branch

La:litSaved: 7/10/2013

Field's RUSLE2 Profile Climate Locatio,,: USA\llIinois\Clinton County Soil Survey: Clinton IL Soil Type: 993 COWDEN-PIASA COMPLEX\Cowden silt loam 45% Slope: 1% Slope Leugt1l: 100 feet (based on slope) Rock Cover: (Not entered -- 0% assumed) Subsurface Drainage: (No patterned drainage - none used) Contouring: (Not selected - rows up-and-down hill assumed) Strips/Barriers: (Not selected - none assumed) DiversionlTerrace: (Not selected -- none assumed) Residue Burial: (Not selected -- normal burial assumed) Notes:

Field's RUSLE2 M. t Date

nrm/ddlvvvv Operation Vegetation Yield or Cover Material

Cover Material AlllledlRemoved

11/15/2012 Chisel plow, disk, st. pts.









04/02/2015 Manure injector, liquid low disturb.30 inch Manure, liquid 6961bs

04/04/2015 Manure spreader, solid and semi-solid Manure, mod. bedding

131831bs

Information About RVSLE2 Soil Loss Page 10f3 MMP 0.3.2.1 7/ll/2(Jl3 7:32:54 AM

) ) Field: Spanker Branch Operation: Buehne Farms Inc Plan File: \\NAS\Engineering\ProjectFiles\2013\13-160\CNMP\Buehne-Update.mmp Last Saved: 7/10/2013 RUSLE2 Database: C:\Program Files (x86)\USDA\Rusle2\moses.gdb Calculated Profile: mmp_calc\Buehne-Update.mmp\Spanker Branch Calclliated Mgmt: CMZ 17\c.Other Local Mgt Records\mmp_calc\Buehne-Update.mmp\Spanker Branch

7/1//20/3 7:32:54 AM

Dllte mm/dd/vvvv

Operatioll Vegetatioll Yield or Cover Material Cover Material

A ddedlRel1love(j

04/05/2015 Seedbed conditioner, coulter caddy, rtry har, rIng bskt







11/08/2016 Manure spreader, solid and semi-solid Manure, mod. bedding 170181bs






Note: Operations for the field's assumed previous crop (in italics) were included to initialize RUSLE2.


Crop Year Starting Date I1I"IId{[Jyyyy

Endi"g Date mnlld{[Jvvvv

Soil Los!. TOils/Acre

Crop(s)

2013 10/16/2012 10/20/2013 2.0 Corn

2014 10/21/2013 10/15/2014 0.7 Soybean

2015 10/16/2014 10/20/2015 1.1 Corn

2016 10/21/2015 10/15/2016 0.7 Soybean

2017 10/16/2016 10/20/2017 0.9 Corn

Information About RUSLE2 Soil Loss Page 2 of3 MMP 0.3.2.1

,) ) ) Field: Spanker Branch Operatioll: Buehne Farms Inc Plall File: \\NAS\Engineering\ProjectFiles\2013\13-160\CNMP\Buehne-Update.mmp Last Saved: 7/10/2013 RUSLEl D(ltabase: C:\Program Files (x86)\USDA\Rusle2\moses.gdb Calculated Profile: mmp_calc\Buehne-Update.mmp\Spanker Branch Calclllated Mgnrt: CMZ 17\c.Other Local Mgt Records\mmp_calc\Buehne-Update.mmp\Spanker Branch

RUSLE2 Versioll: 1.32.3.0 RUSLE2 Bllild Date: Dec 172007 RUSLE2 Sciellce Date: 20061020

Information About RUSIE2 Soil Loss Page 3 of3 MMP 0.3.2.1 7/11/2013 7:32:54 AM

Existing and Planned Land Treatment Conservation Practices

Nutrient Management NRCS Practice Code 590

• Managing the amount, source, placement, form, and timing of the application of plant nutrients and soil amendments.

Operation and Maintenance

• The owner/client is responsible for safe operation and maintenance of this practice including all equipment. Safe operation and maintenance includes the following:

o periodic plan review to determine if adjustments or modifications to the plan are needed. As a minimum, plans will be reviewed and revised with each soil test cycle,

o protection offertilizer and organic by product storage facilities from weather and accidental leakage or spillage,

o calibration of application equipment to ensure uniform distribution of material at o planned rates, o documentation of the actual rate at which nutrients were applied. When the actual rates

used differ from or exceed recommended and planned rates, records will indicate reasons for the differences.

o maintaining records to document plan implementation. As applicable, records include: • soil test results and recommendations for nutrient application, • quantities, analyses and sources of nutrients applied, • dates and method of nutrient appl ications, • documentation of crops planted, planting and harvest dates, yields, and crop

residues removed, • results of water, plant, and organic by-product analyses, • dates of review, person performing the review, and recommendations that

resulted from the review. • Records should be maintained for five years or for a period longer than five years if required by

other federal, state, or local ordinance, or program or contract requirements. • Workers should be protected from and avoid unnecessary contact with chemical fertilizers and

organic by-products. Protection should include the use of protective clothing when working with plant nutrients. Extra caution must be taken when handling ammonia sources of nutrients or when dealing with organic wastes stored in unventilated enclosures.

• The disposal of material generated when cleaning nutrient application equipment should be accomplished properly. Excess material should be collected and stored or field applied in an appropriate manner. Excess material should not be applied on areas of high potential risk for runoff and leaching.

• The disposal or recycling of nutrient containers should be done according to state and local guidelines or regulations.

Waste Utilization NRCS Practice Code 633

• Using agriculture waste, such as manure and wastewater or other organic residues. On land in an environmentally acceptable manner while maintain or improving soil, air, water, and plant resources.

4. Land Treatment Conservation Practices


• Soil testing shall be at least every 4 years, using methods outlined in the Illinois Agronomy Handbook. Tests performed shall be adequate to determine:

o water pH, o plant-available phosphorus, o plant-available potassium, o organic matter (recommended).

• Application rates shall be based on nutrient content of wastes and indicated soil nutrient levels after one full year of implementation. The owner/operator is responsible for recomputing application rates at least yearly, or whenever significant changes in the waste management system plan are implemented.

• Application equipment shall be calibrated at least once per year to achieve the planned application rates. The owner or operator shall be responsible for maintaining application equipment in good working condition.

• Sufficient information on type of nutrients applied, application methods, timing, and rates must be maintained by the producer to verify adherence to the standards of this practice.

• Records shall be kept for a minimum of five years and shall include when appropriate: o quantity and nutrient content of manure and other agricultural waste produced, o soil test results, o dates, amounts, and locations of waste applications where land applied, and the dates and

amounts of waste removed from the system due to feeding, energy production, or export from the operation,

o waste application methods, o crops grown and yields (both yield goals and measured yield), o other tests, if needed, such as determining the nutrient content of the harvested product, o calibration of application equipment.

• The operation and maintenance plan shall include the dates of periodic inspections and maintenance of equipment and facilities used in waste utilization. The plan should include what is to be inspected or maintained, and a general time frame for making necessary repairs.

Subsurface Drain NRCS Practice Code 606

• A conduit, such as corrugated plastic tubing, tile, or pipe installed beneath the ground surface to collect and/or convey drainage water.


• Avoid travel over subsurface drains by tillage equipment when the soil is saturated except at designated crossings.

• Maintain the minimum design depth of cover. • Avoid any subsoiling operation that may disturb the drain or its filterlbedding materials. • Make sure that outlets are free flowing and rodent guards are in place. • Use fire resistant materials or otherwise protect outlets if burning is the prescribed method of

weed control in outlet ditches. • Remove obstructions or blockages of surface inlets or drain outlets.


• All settlement, sink holes, cave-ins or cracks in the soil adjacent to the drain should be investigated to determine the cause and immediately repaired.

• Eradicate or otherwise remove all burrowing animals. Repair any damage caused by their activity.

• Immediately repair any vandalism, vehicular or livestock damage to any outlets or appurtenances.

Grass Waterway NRCS Practice Code 412

• A natural or constructed channel that is shaped or graded to required dimensions and established with suitable vegetation.


• An Operation and Maintenance (O&M) plan shall be prepared for and reviewed with the landowner or operator. The plan shall include the following items and others as appropriate:

• An O&M program shall be established to maintain waterway capacity, vegetative cover, and outlet stability. Vegetation damaged by machinery, herbicides, or erosion must be repaired promptly.

• Seeding shall be protected from concentrated flow and grazing until vegetation is established. • Minimize damage to vegetation by excluding livestock whenever possible, especially during wet

periods. • Inspect grassed waterways regularly, especially following heavy rains. Damaged areas will be

filled, compacted, and seeded immediately. Remove sediment deposits to maintain capacity of grassed waterway.

• Avoid areas where forbs have been established when applying herbicides. • Avoid using waterways as tum-rows during tillage and cultivation operations. • Prescribed burning and mowing may be appropriate to enhance wildlife values, but must be

conducted to avoid peak nesting seasons and reduced winter cover. • Mow or periodically graze vegetation to maintain capacity and reduce sediment deposition. • Control noxious weeds. • Do not use as a field road. Avoid crossing with heavy equipment when wet. • Repair broken tile lines or blowouts adjacent to or in the waterway immediately.

Conservation Crop Rotation NRCS Practice Code 328

• Growing crops in a planned sequence on the same field.


• Rotations shall provide for acceptable substitute crops in case of crop failure or shift in planting intentions for weather related or economic reasons. Acceptable substitutes are crops having similar properties that will accomplish the purpose of the original crop. Evaluate the rotation and the crop sequence to determine if the planned system is meeting the planned purposes.


Information About RUSLE2 Soil Loss

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