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Conservation planning helps the grower to
get the greatest return possible by implementing any or all of the following
best management practices (BMPs):
* Soil sampling to determine a starting point * Phosphorous site index to determine phosphorous leaching potential from the soil * Nutrient management plan to determine the timing and placement of nutrients * Spreader calibration to plan rate of nutrient application * Pre sidedress nitrogen test (PSNT) measures nitrogen needed to finish crop to expected yield * Construction planning to assist growers in sizing, placement and
construction of poultry waste structures, liquid waste structures
(dairy and hog), poultry composters, heavy use area protection pads (HUAP),
poultry windbreaks and beef cattle feeding structures. |
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| Nutrient Management: | |
| A tool to manage need for, timing and application of nutrients to protect the quality of our ground and surface water. | |
| www.dda.delaware.gov | |
| www.rec.udel.edu | |
| Conservation Plans: | |
| A whole farm plan which addresses each and every need of soil, water, air, people and animals. | |
| http://www.de.nrcs.usda.gov | |
| Soil Sampling: | |
| Determines existing nutrient levels to make any adjustments, if necessary, as determined by the University of Delaware. | |
| http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/Soil/,Ql OOO.htm | |
| Spreader Calibration: | |
| In field measurement to determine rate of manure applied per acre. Greatest value when combined with manure sample. | |
| www.rec.udel.edu | |
| Manure Tests: | |
| Liquid or dry manure tested by University of Delaware establishes available N, P and K and will help customize the nutrient management plan to maximize on farm benefit. | |
| http://www.state.de.us/deptagri/nutrientsibmp.htm | |
| Phosphorous Site Index: | |
| Uses site location, soil type and slope, among other factors, to determine soil phosphorous leaching potential. | |
| http://www.state.de.us/deptagri/nutrients/bmp.htm | |
| Pre sidedress Nitrogen Testing (PSNT): | |
| PSNT is a spring soil test that provides to the farmer accurate information about the nitrogen capacity of a soil. Utilized by the District since 1992, PSNT testing and manure analysis together create a gauge of available nutrients which enables precise fertilizer adjustments. | |
| http://www.rec.udel.edu | |