Do existing conditions or proposed alternatives meet the minimum treatment criteria? (Describe or attach evaluation) Fields that DO NOT Meet Minimum Criteria SOIL QUALITY - Organic Matter Depletion Soil organic matter is not adequate to provide a suitable medium for plant growth, animal habitat, and soil biological activity 205.203 Soil fertility and crop nutrient management practice standard Soil condition index (SCI) per RUSLE2 is > 0.0 Pasture Condition Score - plant cover ≥ 4 Pasture Condition Score - plant residue ≥ 4 RUSLE2 printout with SCI calculation for each field Pasture Condition Score Card Do existing conditions or proposed alternatives meet the minimum treatment criteria? (Describe or attach evaluation) Fields that DO NOT Meet Minimum Criteria WATER - Inefficient use of irrigation water Irrigation water is not stored, delivered, scheduled, and/or applied efficiently 205.200 General Water is scheduled and applied efficiently State established criteria are met Irrigation schedule State established criteria Do existing conditions or proposed alternatives meet the minimum treatment criteria? (Describe or attach evaluation) Fields that DO NOT Meet Minimum Criteria
WATER QUALITY - Excess nutrients in surface and ground waters Nutrients - organic and inorganic - are transported to receiving waters through surface runoff and/or leaching into shallow ground waters in quantities that degrade water quality and limit use for intended purposes 205.203 Soil fertility and crop nutrient management practice standard 205.240 Pasture practice standard Plant Condition Score - plant cover ≥ 4 Plant Condition Score - concentration areas ≤ 3 Plant Condition Score - livestock concentration areas ≥ 4 Nutrient applications are based on soil and/or tissue tests and nutrient budget for realistic crop yields N & P Risk Analysis Tools MMP - Manure Management Planner Approved nutrient management planning tools Pasture Condition Score Do existing conditions or proposed alternatives meet the minimum treatment criteria? (Describe or attach evaluation) Fields that DO NOT Meet Minimum Criteria DEGRADED PLANT CONDITION - Plant productivity and health Plant productivity, vigor and/or quality negatively impacts other resources or does not meet yield potential due to improper fertility, management or plants not adapted to site This concern addresses pollinators, beneficial insects, wind erosion, and excess soil deposition that influence plant condition 205.202 Land Requirement 205.203 Soil fertility and crop nutrient management practice standard Plant Condition Score - desirable plants ≥ 3 Condition Score - plant cover ≥ 4 Condition Score - plant vigor ≥ 4 Plants on the site are listed in applicable Forage Suitability Groups reports or list. Pasture Condition Score Forage Suitability Groups reports Do existing conditions or proposed alternatives meet the minimum treatment criteria? (Describe or attach evaluation) Fields that DO NOT Meet Minimum Criteria
DEGRADED PLANT CONDITION - Excess Pest Excessive pest damage to plants including that from undesired plants, diseases, animals, soil borne pathogens, and nematodes This concern addresses invasive plant, animal and insect species 205.206 Crop pest, weed, and disease management practice standard Pest damage to plants does not exceed economic, environmental thresholds or other client-identified criteria Plant pests, including noxious and invasive species, are managed to eradicate, control or minimize spread Plant Condition Score - insect and disease pressure ≥ 4 Plant Condition Score - site adaptation ≥ 4 Pasture Condition PLANTS Database Do existing conditions or proposed alternatives meet the minimum treatment criteria? (Describe or attach evaluation) Fields that DO NOT Meet Minimum Criteria LIVESTOCK LIMITATION – Inadequate feed and forage Feed and forage quality or quantity is inadequate for nutritional needs and production goals of the kinds and classes of livestock 205.240 Pasture practice standard Provide a minimum of 30% of a ruminant’s dry matter intake, on average, over the course of the grazing season as established by the state NRCS Assessment of forage/feed needs versus availability determined using GRAS - Grassland Resource Analysis System; NutBAl - Nutritional Balancer tool; or other state recognized tools Do existing conditions or proposed alternatives meet the minimum treatment criteria? (Describe or attach evaluation) Fields that DO NOT Meet Minimum Criteria
LIVESTOCK LIMITATION – Inadequate livestock shelter Livestock lack adequate shelter from climatic conditions to maintain health or production goals 205.239 Livestock living conditions 205.240 Pasture practice standard Artificial and/or natural shelter meets animal health and client objectives Site observation and documentation of applicable practices Do existing conditions or proposed alternatives meet the minimum treatment criteria? (Describe or attach evaluation) Fields that DO NOT Meet Minimum Criteria LIVESTOCK LIMITATION – Inadequate livestock water Quantity, quality and/or distribution of drinking water are insufficient to maintain health or production goals for the kinds and classes of livestock 205.239 Livestock living conditions 205.240 Pasture practice standard of acceptable quality and quantity is provided and adequately distributed to meet Client goals and animal needs Site observation and documentation of applicable practices using GRAS - Grassland Resource Analysis System - tool for water distribution Schedule of Planned Conservation Practices with identified sections in an Organic System Plan where applicable. Attach documentation containing conservation practice details and specifications. Add conservation practice blocks, as needed. NRCS Conservation Practice: Organic System Plan Linkage: ; ; ; Narrative: Field Planned Amount Unit Month Year Applied Amount Date Attachment (Y/N)