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mDSP-2 Modified Permanent Vegetative Cover Enhancement PURPOSE: To improve the productive cover of existing pastureland with the demonstration of no-till, interseeding of legumes by the use of the no-till drill; to protect the soil and prevent the pollution of air, land, or water from Ag uses. To demonstrate the value of rotational grazing and introduced legumes. APPLICABILITY: To pastureland in poor or very poor condition (as determined by the NRCS Agron 24 Grassland Condition Form), with less than 30% introduced legumes (lespedeza excluded), or to fescue pastureland where fescue-endophyte fungus infestation levels are greater than 30% and less than 70%, with less than 30% introduced legumes (lespedeza excluded). TO QUALIFY: Pastureland must rate Poor or Very Poor on the Grassland Condition Form. In determining pasture condition the following are rated: plant population, diversity, vigor density, and residue; severity and uniformity of use; soil resources; undesirable canopy. On a proper endophyte test, infestation levels of endophyte must fall between 30 and 70 percent. Four adequately fenced fields with water or access to water are also required. A no-till drill must be used. COST-SHARE: Cost-share assistance is authorized for the no-till
seeding of legumes into grass pastures and for the minimum and necessary amounts
of fertilizer, lime and seed. The no-till drill must be used and is authorized
for cost-share. Cost-share is for 75% of the countywide average or actual cost,
whichever is less. When you receive your list of cost-share components, the 75%
figure you see is the most you can receive regardless of how much you spend. You
can never receive more than 75% of your actual costs. Each component is treated
separately. If you overspend in one area it cannot be made up by under spending
in another. Seeding rates and dates determined by NRCS must be adhered to.
Limestone and commercial fertilizer shall be applied in accordance with minimum
needs as determined by a soil test unless the ENM requirement is below 600
pounds in which case the landowner has the option of applying the requirement or
zero material. ENM requirements above 1500 lbs will not be eligible for
cost-share, but NRCS still requires the full amount be applied. MAINTENANCE LIFE: The landowner must maintain the practice in accordance with NRCS Standards and Specifications for the life span of the practice: 5 years. If the landowner loses the stand due his own fault or negligence, the landowner will have to reseed at his own expense or refund the District's cost-share. If the seeding fails in the first year due to dry conditions, the District will cost-share on reseeding and establishment. IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS: PURPOSE: To manage waste from agricultural production in a manner that prevents or minimizes degradation of soil and water resources. Such systems are planned to preclude discharge of pollutants to surface or ground water and to recycle waste through correct soil application to agricultural land. APPLICABILITY: This practice applies on farms where:
POLICIES: 1.Cost-share is available on implementation of the system only, not the plan. Agitation, pumping and related equipment that is mobile is excluded from cost-share. However, this equipment is eligible for loan interest share. 2. Cost-share is authorized for the installation of the separate components of this conservation management system. Cost share is available for each structural component including but not limited to:
3.Cost-share is authorized for HEAVY USE AREA PROTECTION (472). This should be entered as a single component. If cost-share is provided at 75 percent, cost-share shall not exceed $500 for this component.
Technical Responsibility: The NRCS has the technical responsibility for determining the need for the practice, for design of the practice based upon the minimum extent necessary, and to certify that the completed practice meets standards and specifications. COST-SHARE: Not to exceed 75% of the county average cost or actual cost, whichever is less, of the minimum and necessary components technically required to install the practice as determined by NRCS. MAINTENANCE LIFE: The landowner must maintain the practice in accordance with NRCS Standards and Specifications for the life span of the practice. The maintenance life span of this practice is 10 years.
N317 Composting Facility
PURPOSE: To treat waste organic material biologically by producing a humus-like material that can be recycled as a soil amendment and fertilizer substitute or otherwise utilized in compliance with all laws, rules and regulations. Waste organic material for composting may include livestock and poultry manure, dead animal carcasses, and food processing wastes where food is processed as part of normal farming operations. APPLICABILITY: This practice applies where:
Technical Responsibility: The NRCS has the technical responsibility for determining the need for the practice, for design of the practice based upon the minimum extent necessary, and to certify that the completed practice meets standards and specifications. POLICIES:
COST-SHARE: Not to exceed 75% of the county average cost or actual cost, whichever is less, of the minimum and necessary components technically required to install the practice as determined by NRCS.
MAINTENANCE LIFE: The landowner must maintain the practice in accordance with NRCS Standards and Specifications for the life span of the practice. The maintenance life span of this practice is 10 years. N351 Well Decommissioning PURPOSE:
APPLICABILITY:
SPECIFICATIONS: The completed practice must meet NRCS Standards and Specifications for the practice. Once the well has been decommissioned, the landowner must record the decommissioning with the Department of Natural Resources - Division of Geology and Land Survey (DGLS). A form titled "MoDNR-DGLS Registration Record", must be completed and submitted to DGLS for verification and documentation that the well was decommissioned. Contact DGLS for more information concerning registration procedures. TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY: The NRCS has the technical responsibility for determining the need for the practice, for design of the practice based upon the minimum extent necessary, and to certify that the completed practice meets standards and specifications. MAINTENANCE LIFE: The landowner must maintain the practice in accordance with NRCS Standards and Specifications for the life span of the practice. The maintenance life span of this practice is 10 years. COST-SHARE: An incentive payment is authorized for the decommissioning or plugging of wells at the following rate: 100% of actual cost or county average cost, whichever is less, with a $400 limit for both drilled and hand dug wells. Not to exceed the county average cost or actual cost, whichever is less, of the components technically required to complete the practice. PURPOSE: Reduce excess amounts of sediment, organic material, nutrients and pesticides in surface runoff and reduce excess nutrients and other chemicals in shallow ground water flow with a secondary benefit of streambank stabilization. APPLICABILITY: On areas adjacent to permanent or intermittent streams, public drinking water reservoirs, wetlands and ground water recharge areas. SPECIFICATIONS: The completed practice must meet NRCS Standards and Specifications for the practice contained in the Field Office Training Guide. POLICIES:
TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY: The NRCS has the technical responsibility for determining the need for the practice, for design of the practice based upon the minimum extent necessary, and to certify that the completed practice meets standards and specifications. MAINTENANCE LIFE: The landowner must maintain the practice in accordance with NRCS Standards and Specifications for the life span of the Practice. The maintenance life span of this practice is 10 years. MAXIMUM STATE COST-SHARE: Cost-share is offered at 75 percent of county average cost or actual cost for establishment of those components technically necessary to certify the practice according to NRCS. N393 Filter Strip PURPOSE: To reduce erosion and prevent or reduce pollution of land or water from agricultural or silvicultural non-point sources. APPLICABILITY: To areas situated below cropland, hayland, or grazing land where sediment, nutrients, pesticides, and animal waste may leave these areas and enter environmentally sensitive areas. POLICIES:
TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The NRCS has the technical responsibility for determining, the need for the practice, for design of the practice based upon the minimum extent necessary, and to certify that the completed practice meets standards and specifications.
MAINTENANCE LIFE: The landowner must maintain the practice in accordance with NRCS Standards and Specifications for the life span of the practice. The maintenance life of this practice is 5 years.
MAXIMUM STATE COST-SHARE: Cost-share is offered at 75 percent of county average cost or actual cost for establishment of those components technically necessary to certify the practice according to NRCS.
N472 Use Exclusion PURPOSE: To protect, maintain or improve the quality of the plant, soil, and water resources. APPLICABILITY: In areas where vegetative establishment and maintenance, soil condition, and water quality are in need of protection. SPECIFICATIONS: The completed practice must meet NRCS Standards and Specifications for the practice contained in the Field Office Training Guide. POLICIES:
TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY: The NRCS has the technical responsibility for determining the need for the practice, for design of the practice based upon the minimum extent necessary, and to certify that the completed practice meets standards and specifications. MAINTENANCE LIFE: The landowner must maintain the-practice in accordance with NRCS Standards and Specifications for the life span of the practice. The maintenance life span of this practice is 10 years. MAXIMUM STATE COST SHARE: Not to exceed 75 percent of the county average cost or actual cost, whichever is less, of the components technically required to install -the practice. N574 Spring Development PURPOSE: To protect and enhance water quality through proper collection and distribution of the ground water resource. APPLICABILITY: In an area where livestock has free access to a spring or seep and the development will provide a dependable supply of suitable water for distribution. POLICIES:
TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY: NRCS has the technical responsibility for determining the need for the practice, for design of the practice based upon the minimum extent necessary, and to certify that the completed Practice meets standards and specifications. MAINTENANCE LIFE: The landowner must maintain the practice in accordance with INRCS Standards and Specifications for the life span of the practice. The maintenance life span of this practice is 10 years. MAXIMUM COST-SHARE: Not to exceed 75 percent of the county average cost or actual cost, whichever is less, of the components technically required to install the practice. N590 Nutrient Management PURPOSE: To demonstrate the benefits of the proper application of commercial fertilizer using a soil analysis to minimize entry of nutrients to surface and ground water. APPLICABILITY: On lands where plant nutrients (commercial fertilizers) are over applied and/or where cultural Practices are conducted that release nutrients. POLICIES: 1. Incentive payments are authorized following one complete year of an established nutrient management plan. This period begins with the board approval of the application and continues through the one year maintenance life pending the plan is complete.
2. The basic incentive rate shall not exceed $20.00 per-acre per-year, not to exceed three (3) years of payments with a limit of $3,000 per year, per landowner and/or farm with the following requirements: soil amendments (lime) shall be applied to adjust soil pH to the specific range of the crop to be grown for availability and utilization of nutrients based on landowner objectives at the landowners expense; reviewable record keeping for long-term analysis; The amount, form, dates and crop stages of nutrient applications; following soil test recommendations for realistic yield goals; accounting for nutrients provided by all sources including legume crops and animal waste. d. A currently applicable nutrient analysis must be made for animal waste applied. e. If cost-share assistance is utilized through NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT (590), funding is not available through WASTE UTILIZATION (633) on the same fields. 3. A "Nutrient Management/Waste Utilization Claim Checksheet" must be completed
TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY: The NRCS has the technical responsibility for determining the need for the practice, for design of the practice based upon the minimum extent necessary, and to certify that the completed practice meets standards and specifications. MAINTENANCE LIFE: The landowner must maintain a nutrient management plan in accordance with NRCS Standards and Specifications for the life span of the practice. The maintenance life of this practice is 1 year following the date the board approves the application. MAXIMUM STATE COST-SHARE: Not to exceed the maximum incentive rate established for this practice. N633 Waste Utilization PURPOSE: Safely use wastes which are produced on a farm within the SALT watershed, to provide fertility for crop, forage or fiber production, improve or maintain soil structure, prevent erosion and safeguard water resources. APPLICABILITY: On soils and vegetation suitable for the use of wastes as a fertilizer. This includes wastes, such as those from farm, feedlot and dairy operations and agricultural processing plants on a farm within the SALT watershed. POLICIES: 1. Incentive payments are authorized following one complete year of an established waste utilization plan. This period begins with the board approval of the application and continues through the one year maintenance life pending the plan is complete.
2. An additional payment is offered per sample for effluent, manure or litter analysis. 3. Reimbursement for soil testing as a stand-alone component is not authorized. 4. Incentive payments are authorized for applying a conservation management system that includes soil testing, nutrient analysis of the waste to be used, and nutrient application on a farm within the SALT watershed, according to recommendations for realistic yield goals. 5. Soil amendments shall be applied to adjust soil pH to the specific range of the crop to be grown for availability and utilization of nutrients based on landowner objectives. Liming materials will be applied according to soil test results at the landowner’s expense. 6. Accurate records must be kept, giving credit for nutrient supplied by legume crops and commercial fertilizer. 7. Land Application Restrictions Land application of animal waste should always by managed so that runoff does not occur. The application separation distances are: § 300 feet from losing streams, sinkholes, caves, wells, abandoned wells, water supply structures or impoundments and any other connection between surface and groundwater;§ 100 feet from permanent flowing streams;§ 50 feet from intermittent flowing streams;§ 50 feet from property lines;§ 100 feet from a privately owned impoundment not -used as a water supply:§ 150 feet from dwellings or public use areas if applied with spray irrigation systems;§ 50 feet for application by tank wagon or solid spreader from dwellings or public use areas.8. A "Nutrient Management/Waste Utilization Checksheet" must be completed and submitted with the cost-share claim to the program office. TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY: The NRCS has the technical responsibility for determining the need for the practice, for design of the practice based upon the minimum extent necessary, and to certify that the completed practice meets standards and specifications. MAINTENANCE LIFE: The landowner must maintain the practice in accordance with NRCS Standards and Specifications for the life span of the practice. The maintenance life of this practice is 1 year following the date the board approves the application. MAXIMUM STATE COST-SHARE: Not to exceed the maximum incentive rate established for this practice. N634 Manure Transfer PURPOSE: To transfer animal manure (bedding material, spilled feed, process and wash water, and other residues associated with animal production may be included) through a hopper or reception pit, a pump (if applicable), a conduit, and/, or equipment to:
APPLICABILITY:
POLICIES: 1. Financial incentives are authorized for this practice as a component of a conservation management system for animal waste. Financial incentive payments cannot exceed three (3) years per landowner and/or farm. The following are guidelines for payment:
TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY: The NRCS has the technical responsibility for determining the need for the practice, for design of the practice based upon the minimum extent necessary, and to certify that the completed practice meets standards and specifications. MAINTENANCE: The landowner must maintain the practice in accordance with NRCS Standards and Specifications for the life span of the practice. The maintenance life span of this practice is 1 year. MAXIMUM COST SHARE: Not to exceed the county average cost or actual cost, whichever is less, of the components technically required to complete the practice. N725 Sinkhole Protection PURPOSE:
APPLICABILITY: In areas, where karst features (sinkholes) are present which exhibit the potential to deliver surface water pollutants or contaminants to the groundwater system. POLICIES:
TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY: The NRCS has the technical responsibility for Determining the need for the practice, for design of the practice based upon the minimum extent necessary, and to certify that the completed practice meets standards and specifications. MAINTENANCE LIFE: The landowner must maintain the practice in accordance with NRCS Standards and Specifications for -the life span of the practice. The maintenance life span of this practice is 10 years. MAXIMUM STATE COST-SHARE: Not to exceed 75 percent of the county average cost or actual cost, whichever is less, of the components technically required to install the practice.
PURPOSE: To protect streambanks from accelerated erosion, provide adequate streambank vegetation, and improve water quality on a watershed basis. APPLICABILITY: For use on agricultural land along streams where significant streambank erosion problems exist. POLICIES: 1. Eligibility will be determined by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Fisheries staff. 2. Cost-sharing is authorized for:
3. Cost-sharing is not authorized for:
4. Livestock will be excluded from the stream and the associated corridor. Corridor width will be a minimum distance of 50 feet from the top of the streambank. 5. Plantings will be protected from fire and livestock throughout the life of the practice. 6. Chemicals used in performing this practice must be federally, state, or locally registered and must be applied strictly in accordance with authorized uses, directions on the label, and other federal and state policies and requirements. 7. Cost-share shall be limited to the minimum amount of cedar tree revetment, rock riprap, fencing seedbed preparation, chemicals, seeds or seedlings necessary to establish adequate cover to control streambank erosion. 8. The riparian tree planting will be maintained for 5 years following the calendar year of installation. Stabilization structures will remain in place until sufficient vegetation is present to sustain bank stability. This will be determined by MDC technical staff. Cost-share for reconstruction will not be available. 9. Random spot checks will be used to monitor compliance for the entire 10-year period. Failure to comply will result in contract termination and repayment of a pro-rated amount of the cost-share finds provided for the practice.
10. This practice will be utilized for protection of agricultural land within the watershed. TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY: The MDC has the technical responsibility for determining the need for the practice, for design of the practice based upon the minimum extent necessary, and to certify that the completed practice meets standards and specifications. MAINTENANCE LIFE: The landowner must maintain the practice in accordance with MDC Standards and Specifications for the life span of the practice. The maintenance life span of this practice is 10 years. MAXIMUM STATE COST-SHARE: Not to exceed 75 percent of the county average cost or actual cost, whichever is less, of the components technically required to install the practice. Not to exceed $5,000 per practice/ per landowner or farm. |