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StepStep--ByBy--Step Nutrient Step Nutrient Management PlanManagement Plan

May 23, 2001May 23, 2001

Jim Crownover, Conservation AgronomistJim Crownover, Conservation AgronomistUSDAUSDA--NRCSNRCS

Lubbock, TexasLubbock, Texas

Objectives:Objectives:

•• Learn how to prepare a Nutrient Learn how to prepare a Nutrient Management PlanManagement Plan

–– Review an example of a Nutrient Review an example of a Nutrient Management Plan and Nutrient BudgetManagement Plan and Nutrient Budget

–– Practice in preparing a Nutrient Management Practice in preparing a Nutrient Management Plan and alternate year Nutrient BudgetPlan and alternate year Nutrient Budget

–– Review and tie to Conservation PlanningReview and tie to Conservation Planning

Example Nutrient Management PlanExample Nutrient Management Plan

•• StepStep--byby--Step examplesStep examples

•• Nutrient Management Specification SheetNutrient Management Specification Sheet

•• Texas A&M Crop Recommendation TablesTexas A&M Crop Recommendation Tables

•• Nutrient Budget for years between soil samplesNutrient Budget for years between soil samples

•• Review a Manure Nut. Mgt. SpecificationReview a Manure Nut. Mgt. Specificationsheetsheet

•• Practical ExercisePractical Exercise

•• Review ExerciseReview Exercise

Nutrient Management PlanNutrient Management Plan

•• Step 1 Step 1 -- Locate field(s) and operationLocate field(s) and operation

Example Example --Locate on USGS Locate on USGS TopoTopo mapmap

--Note drainage patterns into water bodiesNote drainage patterns into water bodies



Example Example --Locate on Soil Survey mapLocate on Soil Survey map

--Note soils and slopesNote soils and slopes

--Note drainage patterns into water bodiesNote drainage patterns into water bodies

• 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



Example Example --Locate on Aerial Photo,Locate on Aerial Photo,Sketch, Sketch, ArcViewArcView

•• -- Identify fields planned to receiveIdentify fields planned to receivenutrientsnutrients


•• Step 1 Step 1 -- Continued:Continued:

-- Identify and inventory any areasIdentify and inventory any areasneeding attention: wells, streamsneeding attention: wells, streamssinkholes, etc.sinkholes, etc.

-- Any other relevant information such as:Any other relevant information such as:--Complementary practicesComplementary practices--Adjacent fields or tract conditionsAdjacent fields or tract conditions

Field 3Cropland- 43.6 Acres

Field 2

Cropland - 67.0 Acres

Field 1

Cropland - 42.9 Acres

Nutrient ManagementNutrient ManagementSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet

Landuser: Field:

Assisted by: Date:

Two Years Ago Last Year Year1/Yield Goal Year2/Yield Goal Year3/Yield Goal

N P K pH S.O.M. % Other

Nutrient Management - Specification Sheet

Purpose: (Check all that apply)

Table 1. Field Conditions and Recommendations

Crop Sequence/Rotation for 5 years

Current Soil Test Levels (ppm)

Supply plant nutrients for optimum forage and crop yields Supply nutrients to quickly obtain vegetative cover on disturbed sites

Minimize entry of nutrients to surface and ground water Maintain or improve chemical and biological condition of the soil

Example 590 JobsheetExample 590 Jobsheet

•• Step 2 Step 2 -- General Information:General Information:

--enter landowner’s or operator’s nameenter landowner’s or operator’s name

--enter field number(s)enter field number(s)

--who assisted with planningwho assisted with planning


Landuser: Field:

Assisted by: Date: I.M.A. Conservationist



John Jones 1,2




•• Step 2 Step 2 -- Continued:Continued:

-- Enter DateEnter Date

-- Enter purpose(s) that apply to thisEnter purpose(s) that apply to thisNutrient Management PlanNutrient Management Plan


Landuser: Field:

Assisted by: Date:


John Jones 1,2IRA Conservationist 15-May-01





Landuser: Field:

Assisted by: Date: IRA Conservationist 15-May-01



John Jones 1,2




•• Step 3 Step 3 -- Crop Sequence/ RotationCrop Sequence/ Rotation

-- enter up to 5 years of crop history andenter up to 5 years of crop history andplanned rotation, if anyplanned rotation, if any

-- enter Present (planned) crop(s) andenter Present (planned) crop(s) andyield(s)yield(s)



Cotton 399# Cotton 505# Cotton-500# Cotton-500# Cotton-500#

N P K pH S.O.M. % OtherCurrent Soil Test Levels (ppm)

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


•• Step 3 Step 3 -- ContinuedContinued

•• Enter a realistic yield goal to avoid underEnter a realistic yield goal to avoid under--or overor over--application of plant nutrientsapplication of plant nutrients

(Realistic Yield Goal = up to 125% of (Realistic Yield Goal = up to 125% of the highest yield of the last 10 years)the highest yield of the last 10 years)

Realistic Yield Goal

0

100

200300

400500

600

Lbs Lint per acre

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

Year

Yield History

Yield

Highest Yield

Secure Lab AnalysisSecure Lab Analysis

•• Step 4 Step 4 -- Secure Soil AnalysisSecure Soil Analysis

•• Soil Analysis Soil Analysis -- Baseline for NutrientBaseline for NutrientManagement Plan or Specification SheetManagement Plan or Specification Sheet

Soil Lab AnalysisSoil Lab AnalysisSOIL TEST REPORT PAGE 1

TEXAS AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE -- THE TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY SYSTEMSOIL TESTING LABORATORY, COLLEGE STATION TX. 77843

DR. TONY PROVIN LAB DIRECTOR (409) 845-4816

INV# 000000 DATE RECEIVED :4/03/01FOR: John Jones DATE PROCESSED :4/07/01 RR 3 COUNTY :LUBBOCK

LUBBOCK, TX 79410 COUNTY# :FEE : $10.00 LAB # :18213

|SAMPLE ID# FIELD 1,2-------------------

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 |---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 7.4 | 8 | 22 | 135 |4400 | 482 | 373 | | | | | | || 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: 35 - 25 - 0 -----------------

N P205 K20

FURTHER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM YOUR COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT :(AGENT)(ADDRESS) (CITY, ST.) ZIP


•• Step 5 Step 5 -- Enter Soil Lab AnalysisEnter Soil Lab Analysis

-- enter enter ppmppm of N, P, Kof N, P, K-- enter organic matter, if providedenter organic matter, if provided-- enter pH, if providedenter pH, if provided-- enter any other significant nutrients,enter any other significant nutrients,egeg, Sulfur, Sulfur






|SAMPLE ID# FIELD 1,2-------------------






N P205 K20




Cotton 505# Cotton 399# Cotton-500# Cotton - 500# Cotton 500#

N P K pH S.O.M. % Other8











|SAMPLE ID# FIELD 1,2-------------------






N P205 K20




Cotton-500#

N P K pH S.O.M. % Other8 22











|SAMPLE ID# FIELD 1,2-------------------






N P205 K20




Cotton-500#

N P K pH S.O.M. % Other8 22 135 7.4







•• Step 5 ContinuedStep 5 Continued

This is a good place to identify the labThis is a good place to identify the labthat made the analysis, and procedurethat made the analysis, and procedureused to extract nutrients from soil sampleused to extract nutrients from soil sample

e.g., Texas A&M, A&L Plains Lab; e.g., Texas A&M, A&L Plains Lab; ServiServi--Tech.Tech.



Cotton 505# Cotton - 399# Cotton-500# Cotton-500# Cotton-500# TAMU Extract

N P K pH S.O.M. % Other8 22 135 7.4 -






Nutrient RecommendationsNutrient Recommendations

•• Step 6 Step 6 -- enter nutrient recommendations enter nutrient recommendations from Soil Lab, if providedfrom Soil Lab, if provided

Nutrient RecommendationsSOIL TEST REPORT PAGE 1





|SAMPLE ID# FIELD 1,2-------------------






N P205 K20


Nutrient RecommendationsNutrient Recommendations

•• If recommendations are absent, orIf recommendations are absent, orgiven for a different crop or yield,given for a different crop or yield,go to the TAMU Soil Testing Website at:go to the TAMU Soil Testing Website at:

http://Soilhttp://Soil--testing.tamu.edutesting.tamu.edu/NMP/NMP


N P K pH S.O.M. % Other8 22 135 7.4 -

N P2O5 K2O LIME Other Other

35

N P2O5 K2O


Table 2. Nutrient Sources

Creditspounds per acre

1. Nitrogen from previous legume crop (AWMFH)

2. Residual from long-term manure application

3. Irrigation water (Inches x ppm N x .226)

Round to the nearest 5 lb. Round to the nearest 5 lb.


8 22 135 7.4 -


35 25

N P2O5 K2O







4. Other sources (e.g., atmospheric deposition)


N P K pH S.O.M. % Other8 22 135 7.4 -


35 25 0

N P2O5 K2O







Example 590 Example 590 JobsheetJobsheet

•• Step 7 Step 7 -- Calculate and Enter Nutrient Calculate and Enter Nutrient Credits.Credits.Some Nutrient Credits may be:Some Nutrient Credits may be:--Nitrogen from a previous legume cropNitrogen from a previous legume crop--Nitrogen from Long Term ManureNitrogen from Long Term ManureApplicationApplication--Irrigation water (Nitrates in Aquifer)Irrigation water (Nitrates in Aquifer)--Other Sources (Atmospheric Deposition)Other Sources (Atmospheric Deposition)


Credits:Credits:


35 25 0

N P2O5 K2O

-------- ---- -------- ---- -------- ---- ----

5 Total Credits 0 0 0Plant-Available Nutrients Applied to Field N P2O5 K2O









•• Step 8 Step 8 -- Enter Nutrients planned by Enter Nutrients planned by Source:Source:-- Starter FertilizerStarter Fertilizer-- Commercial FertilizerCommercial Fertilizer-- Manure and other organicsManure and other organics


•• Step 8 Step 8 -- Continued:Continued:Starter Fertilizers can be appliedStarter Fertilizers can be appliedin addition to recommendations:in addition to recommendations:Formulation usually low rates:Formulation usually low rates:---- 5#N 10#P 5#K5#N 10#P 5#K---- 10#N 20#P 10#K10#N 20#P 10#KUsually applied in bands duringUsually applied in bands duringplanting operation.planting operation.


•• Step 8 Step 8 -- Continued:Continued:Bulk of applied commercialBulk of applied commercialfertilizer will be entered infertilizer will be entered inthe “Other” blockthe “Other” block


---- ---- -------- ---- ----

5 Total Credits 0 0 0Plant-Available Nutrients Applied to Field N P2O5 K2O 6. Credits (From Row 5, above) 0 0 07. Fertilizer Starter: ---- ---- ----

Other: 35 25 08. Manure / Organic Materials ---- ---- ----9. Subtotal (Sums of Lines 6, 7, and 8) 35 25 010. Nutrients Recommended (From Table 1) 35 25 011. Nutrient Status (Subtract line 10 from line 9 0 0 0If 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.



Example 590 Example 590 JobsheetJobsheet•• Step 9 Step 9 -- Subtotal Available NutrientsSubtotal Available Nutrients

--Sum lines 6, 7, 8 Sum lines 6, 7, 8 --Total of all creditsTotal of all creditsand applied nutrientsand applied nutrients

---- ---- -------- ---- ----





Example 590 Example 590 JobsheetJobsheet•• Step 10Step 10-- Enter Nutrient RecommendationEnter Nutrient Recommendation

in line 10.in line 10.If using Excel Spreadsheet, this will be If using Excel Spreadsheet, this will be done automatically.done automatically.

---- ---- -------- ---- ----





Example 590 Example 590 JobsheetJobsheet•• Step 11 Step 11 -- Determine Nutrient StatusDetermine Nutrient Status

-- Subtract line 10 from line 9.Subtract line 10 from line 9.-- if number is <0, more is needed for if number is <0, more is needed for Yield GoalYield Goal

-- If number is >0 more than cropIf number is >0 more than cropnutrient recommendation is beingnutrient recommendation is beingplanned planned

--The object is to stay as close to “0”The object is to stay as close to “0”as possibleas possible

Example 590 Example 590 JobsheetJobsheet•• Step 11 Continued Step 11 Continued -- Nutrient StatusNutrient Status


SpecificationsN P2O5 K2O

Amount to be Applied (lb./ac) 35 25 0

Landuser: Field:

Specifications (continued)0 0

Example 590 Example 590 JobsheetJobsheet•• Step 12 Step 12 -- Specifications Specifications --

•• Enter amount to be appliedEnter amount to be applied

•• Enter method, form, and timing ofEnter method, form, and timing ofnutrientsnutrients

SpecificationsN P2O5 K2O

Amount to be Applied (lb./ac) 35 25 0

Landuser: Field:

Specifications (continued)Method, Form, and Timing of Application:

Sidedress with liquid blend containing 35#/Ac N, and 25#/Ac P2O5 at time of squaring

0 0

Example 590 Example 590 JobsheetJobsheet•• Step 12 Step 12 -- SpecificationsSpecifications

•• List any conditions or environmentalList any conditions or environmentalconcerns in Additional Specificationsconcerns 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

Normal rainfall for this county is: 19

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

Example 590 Example 590 JobsheetJobsheet•• Step 13 Step 13 -- Operation and MaintenanceOperation and Maintenance

•• List maintenance itemsList maintenance items-- Review of plan, record keeping, soilReview of plan, record keeping, soiltesting intervals, sampling and safetytesting intervals, sampling and safetyrecommendations.recommendations.

-- Revision triggersRevision triggersOperation and Maintenance

Normal rainfall for this county is: 19"

Calibrate application equipment to apply with +/- 10% of the recommended rate.

3 years =>25" Rain+Irr, 2 years when manures & other organics are applied .

New or different technology becomes available. Maintain field records for 5 years.

Handle all nutrient material with caution. Wear appropriate protective clothing.

Revise the plan when: Crop rotation or crop sequence changes. Change in farming operation. Change occurs in sample data.

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.

Example 590 Example 590 JobsheetJobsheet•• Step 14 Step 14 -- Map sketch, field referenceMap sketch, field reference

Make sketch or refer to conservationMake sketch or refer to conservationplan mapplan map

Nutrient Management - (Field Sketch including sensitive areas)

Refer to fields 1 and 2 on the included conservation plan map..

Questions???Questions???


•• If the producer plans to test his soils If the producer plans to test his soils annually, review the Specification Sheetannually, review the Specification Sheetwhen the soil is tested, revising the planwhen the soil is tested, revising the planif significant changes are seen in nutif significant changes are seen in nut--rientrient levelslevels

•• If annual soil samples are not taken,If annual soil samples are not taken,prepare a nutrient budget for years thatprepare a nutrient budget for years thatthe soil will not be testedthe soil will not be tested


•• Nutrient Budget Calculation SheetNutrient Budget Calculation Sheet

-- In planning years that soils are notIn planning years that soils are nottested, plan under the assumptiontested, plan under the assumptionthat previous crop met its yield goal,that previous crop met its yield goal,therefore removing plant availabletherefore removing plant availablenutrients from the soilnutrients from the soil


•• Nutrient Budget Calculation SheetNutrient Budget Calculation Sheet

-- Use Crop Nutrient Use Crop Nutrient RequirementsRequirements

Landuser: Field: Assisted by: Date:

Year of Rotation:

Year of Most Recent Soil Test: Crop Cotton Most Recent Soil Test Results (ppm) Yield Goal 500 lbs / acPrevious crop and residues produced

Lb./Ac.

N P2O5 K2O

50 45 30

2001N -8 P -22 K-135Cotton - 500#/ Ac

A. Crop Requirements (Appendix 4)

For Years Between Soil Analysis

John Jones 1,2IMA Conservationist 5/15/01

2002

Nutrient Management PlanNutrient Management PlanBudget for Alternate Budget for Alternate YearsNutrientYearsNutrient Budget Budget

Calculations Worksheet:Calculations Worksheet:11-- General information from the current plan General information from the current plan

22-- Identify Crop and Nutrient RequirementIdentify Crop and Nutrient Requirement

50 45 30

1. Nitrogen From Previous Legume Crops --- --- ---

2. Residual From Previous Organic --- --- --- Amendments (AWMFH)

3. Irrigation (Inches X ppm N in water X .226) --- --- ---

4. Crop Residues (C:N tie up may result in a negative number) --- --- ---

5. Other Sources --- --- ---

C. Total Credits/Debits --- --- ---

B. Nutrient Credits/Debits

A. Crop Requirements (Appendix 4)


•• Alternate year BudgetAlternate year Budget-- Identify and Total Credits, if anyIdentify and Total Credits, if any

C. Total Credits/Debits --- --- ---

Maximum Nutrients Recommended 1/ 2/ 50 45 30

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 w ill be based on the follow ing: N - Up to the crop requirement. P2O5 & K20- Up to the

crop requirement if the last soil test level w as VL, L, M, or H. The application of P2O5 or K2O w ith previous soil test levels of VH or higher are

are not recommended. How ever, pop-up or starter fertilizer may be used. Soils shall be tested if the nutrient status of

P2O5 or K2O are in question.

Nutrient Management PlanNutrient Management Plan•• Alternate year BudgetAlternate year Budget

-- Show Recommendation based on totalShow Recommendation based on totalcrop requirement minus creditscrop requirement minus credits

-- SpecificationsSpecifications-- Amount, Form,Timing, Etc.Amount, Form,Timing, Etc.

Budget ConsiderationsBudget ConsiderationsNUTRIENT BUDGETING

For N:

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 & 5Soil Test Commercial Fertilizer Animal WastesRating 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 & 5Soil TestRating 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)

Nutrient Management PlanNutrient Management Plan•• Review Review --

--Gather needed site and soil informationGather needed site and soil information

--Prepare maps, if neededPrepare maps, if needed

--Establish Crop Rotation & Yield Goals Establish Crop Rotation & Yield Goals

--Secure soil lab analysesSecure soil lab analyses

Nutrient Management PlanNutrient Management Plan•• Review Review --

--Use Lab Recommendations orUse Lab Recommendations or--Texas A&M Website for Crop nutrientTexas A&M Website for Crop nutrientneedsneeds

--Prepare Nutrient Management SpecPrepare Nutrient Management Spec--ificationification sheet.sheet.

--Prepare Nutrient Budget, if neededPrepare Nutrient Budget, if neededfor years between soil testsfor years between soil tests

--Incorporate into Plan NarrativeIncorporate into Plan Narrative

Nutrient Management PlanNutrient Management PlanSample NarrativesSample 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 baselinesoil 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 Wastesas a source of plant nutrients. Manure will be applied to meet the vegetative require-ments and production needs based on baseline soil test. Follow-up soil test will beconducted at least once every other year. See attached Nutrient Management Specification Sheet(s) for specific guidance.

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