Effects of NRCS Conservation Practices - National

Feed Management Code: 592

Units:ani unt

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Soil Erosion Effect Rationale

Soil Erosion - Sheet and Rill Erosion 0

Soil Erosion - Wind Erosion 0

Soil Erosion - Ephemeral Gully Erosion 0

Soil Erosion - Classic Gully Erosion 0

Soil Erosion - Streambank, Shoreline, Water Conveyance C 0

Soil Quality Degradation

 Organic Matter Depletion 0

 Compaction 0

 Subsidence 0

 Concentration of Salts or Other Chemicals 0

Excess Water

 Excess Water - Seeps 0

 Excess Water - Runoff, Flooding, or Ponding 0

 Excess Water - Seasonal High Water Table 0

 Excess Water - Drifted Snow 0

Insufficient Water

 Insufficient Water - Inefficient Use of Irrigation Water 0

 Insufficient Water - Inefficient Moisture Management 0

Water Quality Degradation

 Pesticides in Surface Water 0

 Pesticides in Groundwater 0

 Nutrients in Surface water 2

 Nutrients in Groundwater 2

 Salts in Surface Water 1

 Salts in Groundwater 0

 Excess Pathogens and Chemicals from Manure, Bio-solid 1 

 Excess Pathogens and Chemicals from Manure, Bio-solid 1 

Manipulating and controlling the quantity and quality of available nutrients, feedstuffs, or additives fed to livestock and poultry.

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AL-Aso Land 

W-Water 

O-Other 

D-Developed 

FS-Farmstead 

Pr-Protected 

P-Pasture 

F-Forest 

R-Range 

C-Crop

Typical Landuse:

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Reducing the amount of nutrients excreted in manure can reduce the potential for over-application of nutrients on land which the 

manure is applied, thus reducing the potential for loss to surface waters.

The action reduces the amount of nutrients excreted in manure which reduces the potential for over-application on the land.

Certain feedstuffs lead to high salt levels in manure

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Certain additives can be fed that reduce pathogens in manure.

 Certain additives can be fed that will reduce pathogens in manure.
 Excessive Sediment in Surface Water 0

 Elevated Water Temperature 0

 Petroleum, Heavy Metals and Other Pollutants Transporte 0

 Petroleum, Heavy Metals and Other Pollutants Transporte 0

Air Quality Impacts

 Emissions of Particulate Matter (PM) and PM Precursors 4

 Emissions of Ozone Precursors 1

 Emissions of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) 4

 Objectionable Odors 4

Degraded Plant Condition

 Undesirable Plant Productivity and Health 0

 Inadequate Structure and Composition 0

 Excessive Plant Pest Pressure 0

 Wildfire Hazard, Excessive Biomass Accumulation 0

Fish and Wildlife - Inadequate Habitat

 Inadequate Habitat - Food 0

 Inadequate Habitat - Cover/Shelter 0

 Inadequate Habitat - Water 0

 Inadequate Habitat - Habitat Continuity (Space) 0

Livestock Production Limitation

 Inadequate Feed and Forage 5

 Inadequate Shelter 0

 Inadequate Water 0

Inefficient Energy Use

 Equipment and Facilities 0

 Farming/Ranching Practices and Field Operations 1

CPPE Practice Effects: 0 No Effect

5 Substantial Improvement -1 Slight Worsening

4 Moderate to Substantial Improvement -2 Slight to Moderate Worsening

3 Moderate Improvement -3 Moderate Worsening

2 Slight to Moderate Improvement -4 Moderate to Substantial Worsening

1 Slight Improvement -5 Substantial Worsening

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Changing form of feed can reduce dust level. Better nitrogen management in feed can greatly reduce emissions of ammonia.

Feed management can reduce VOC emissions. Better nitrogen management can reduce nitrogen excretion, resulting in lower 

potential for emissions of oxides of nitrogen.

Feed management can reduce nitrogen excretion, resulting in lower potential for nitrous oxide emissions. Feed management in 

ruminants can also reduce methane emissions.

Feed management can reduce VOC emissions. Better nitrogen and sulfur management can result in lower ammonia and hydrogen 

sulfide emissions.

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Improves diet, reduces manure excretion. Reduces energy needed to transport and utilize manure.

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Feed and forage are in balance to ensure nutritional requirements of livestock.

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