Water Quality

Nutrient runoff – the primary concern is with Phosphorous

Pros

Essential element for plant and animal life

Not considered a human health issue

Cons

Can accumulate in and degrade the quality of freshwater streams and lakes- Eutrophication

Accelerated aging

Excessive plant growth

P usually limiting factor

Accelerated aging

Excessive plant growth

P usually limiting factor

Results

“off flavor” drinking water

Lower oxygen levels

Reduction in aquatic populations

Results

“off flavor” drinking water

Lower oxygen levels

Reduction in aquatic populations

Commercial fertilizer- can be mixed to any ratio; but can be expensive.

Poultry Litter – excellent sources of the essential Nutrients and provides an organic material that acts as a soil amendment; but can not be used if soil test phosphorous is high.

Requiring Nutrient Management Plans

Requiring qualified personal to apply Nutrients

Development of a protective rate of application

Identifying areas of concern

Development of a Phosphorous Index (P-Index)

Requiring Nutrient Management Plans

Requiring qualified personal to apply Nutrients

Development of a protective rate of application

Identifying areas of concern

Development of a Phosphorous Index (P-Index)

Developed By State Team

ANRC

NRCS

USDA

UA. Div. of Ag

ADEQBased on

Runoff Plot Research

RUSLE

Soil Characteristics

Historical runoff information

Professional judgment

(P Index = Source x Transport x Precipitation x BMP)

Evaluates P runoff risk

Greater values = greater risk

Establishes risk ranges

Permits “what if” Planning

provides management options

Makes planning a decision making process

Lets landowner adjust management.

Development and contents of a plan

Collecting information- on farm visit

Operation photo’s and maps

Soils and litter information / test results

RUSLE calculations

P-Index calculations

Nutrient production

Whole farm nutrient budget

Nutrient management recommendations

ACT 1059: Soil Nutrient Management Planner and Applicator Certification Act.

ACT 1060: Registry of Poultry Feeding Operations.

ACT 1061: Requires Proper Application of Nutrients and Utilization of Poultry Litter in Nutrient Surplus Areas.

ACT 2294: Requires a Nutrient Management Plan for all dry litter applications; went into effect January 1 of this year.

ACT 1059: Soil Nutrient Management Planner and Applicator Certification Act.

ACT 1060: Registry of Poultry Feeding Operations.

ACT 1061: Requires Proper Application of Nutrients and Utilization of Poultry Litter in Nutrient Surplus Areas.

ACT 2294: Requires a Nutrient Management Plan for all dry litter applications; went into effect January 1 of this year.

In 2003 the Arkansas 84th General Assembly passed 3 laws In 2003 the Arkansas 84th General Assembly passed 3 laws affecting the way Arkansas manages and applies nutrientsaffecting the way Arkansas manages and applies nutrientsIn 2003 the Arkansas 84th General Assembly passed 3 laws In 2003 the Arkansas 84th General Assembly passed 3 laws affecting the way Arkansas manages and applies nutrientsaffecting the way Arkansas manages and applies nutrients

TITLE 19: Poultry Feeding Operations Registration.

TITLE 20: Nutrient Management Planner Certification Program.

TITLE 21: Nutrient Management Applicator Certification Program.

TITLE 22: Soil Nutrient and Poultry Litter Application and Management Program.