PDF document, 1.7 MB
These Pennsylvania County Drainage Class tables are used to determine the Runoff Potential factor for the Pennsylvania Phosphorus Index. Surface runoff potential is based on the USDA-NRCS Drainage Class.
Identification of crop management units (CMUs) or fields located within Special Protection watersheds is required by Part A of the P Index.
"Obtaining a P Source Coefficient for the Pennsylvania Phosphorus Index" provides a brief background on why this factor was included in the Pennsylvania P Index. Most importantly for Act 38 planning, specific guidance is provided for the timing and procedure of manure sampling in order to obtain an accurate and representative value from manure analysis.
Excel 2007 spreadsheet, 23.5 KB
This fact sheet is part of a series for dairy farmers and others in the dairy industry concerned about managing wastewater generated during milking activities.
PDF document, 309.1 KB
Word 2007 document, 53.5 KB
The purpose of this document is to provide basic operation and maintenance guidelines for common Best Management Practices (BMPs) that may be used in Act 38 Nutrient Management Plans (NMPs) to provide adequate manure and stormwater management to prevent pollution of surface and groundwater.
Excel 2007 spreadsheet, 1.2 MB
The guidance outlined in this document is to be used to determine the Manure Storage Winter Capacity Planning Level for CAFO operations. As outlined in the Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Program Technical Manual, NMP Summary, this information must be documented in the NMP Standard Format.
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Excel 2007 spreadsheet, 125.1 KB
This planning tool was developed to determine the nutrient composition of blended manure groups. Excel spreadsheet
