NR 120.14(7)(a)(a)
Description. High residue management systems refer to any tillage and planting system that is designed to reduce soil erosion caused by water or wind. This practice shall be implemented using one or more of the standards in
par. (c). These systems include the following:
NR 120.14(7)(a)1.
1. No-till. The soil is left undisturbed prior to planting. Planting is completed in a narrow seedbed or slot created by the planter or drill.
NR 120.14(7)(a)2.
2. Mulch-till. The total soil surface is disturbed by tillage prior to planting. Tillage tools such as chisels, field cultivators, disks or sweeps are used.
NR 120.14(7)(a)3.
3. Ridge-till. The soil is left undisturbed prior to planting. The seedbed is prepared on ridges with sweeps, disks or other row cleaners. The ridges are rebuilt for the next year's crop during cultivation.
NR 120.14(7)(a)4.
4. Strip-till. The soil is left undisturbed prior to planting. Tillage in the row is done at planting using tools such as a rototiller, in row chisel or other row cleaner.
NR 120.14(7)(b)1.1. Cost-sharing may be provided on a per acre basis to convert to high residue management systems.
NR 120.14(7)(b)2.
2. Cost-sharing may not be provided to a landowner or land operator for both this practice and cropland protection cover (green manure) for the same acreage in the same crop year without prior departmental approval.
NR 120.14(7)(b)3.
3. Cost-sharing may not be provided for continuous no-till unless surface applications of nutrients, including animal manure, are prohibited or the surface application of nutrients is in compliance with
s. NR 151.07. Continuous no-till is defined as 3 or more consecutive years.
NR 120.14(7)(b)4.
4. Cost-sharing may be provided for nutrient management and pesticide management under
subs. (8) and
(9) provided that the approved priority watershed plan, priority lake plan or project grant application identifies these practices as eligible.
NR 120.14(7)(b)5.
5. A minimum 30% residue coverage shall remain on the soil surface after planting.
NR 120.14(7)(b)6.
6. Tillage and planting shall occur as close to the contour as practical.
NR 120.14(7)(b)7.
7. Residue cover may be from meadow, winter cover crop, and small grain or row crop.
NR 120.14(7)(c)
(c)
Standards. The practice shall meet the requirements in either NRCS field office technical guide, Technical Standard:
NR 120.14(8)(a)(a)
Description. Nutrient management is controlling the amount, source, form, location and timing of application of plant nutrients, including organic wastes, sludge, commercial fertilizers, soil reserves and legumes, for the purpose of providing plant nutrients and minimizing the entry of nutrient to surface water and groundwater. This practice shall be implemented using the standard in
par. (c).
NR 120.14(8)(b)
(b)
Conditions. As part of a nutrient management plan, cost-sharing may be provided for:
NR 120.14(8)(b)1.
1. Soil testing including residual nitrogen analysis. Cost-sharing for soil testing shall be limited to an initial testing for purposes of plan preparation and another test 4 years after plan preparation.
NR 120.14(8)(b)2.
2. Manure nutrient analysis. Cost-sharing for manure nutrient analysis shall be limited to an initial analysis for purposes of plan preparation and another analysis 4 years after plan preparation.
NR 120.14(8)(b)3.
3. Use of crop consulting services for the purpose of preparing and implementing a nutrient management plan. To be eligible for cost-sharing, consultants shall meet the certification requirements in
ch. ATCP 50.
NR 120.14(8)(c)
(c)
Standards. NRCS field office technical standard: 590-nutrient management; March, 1999.
NR 120.14(9)(a)(a)
Description. Pesticide management is controlling the handling, disposal, type, amount, location and timing of application of pesticides in order to minimize contamination of water, air and nontarget organisms. This practice shall be implemented using one or more of the standards in
par. (c).
NR 120.14(9)(b)1.1. As part of a pesticide management plan, cost-sharing may be provided for:
NR 120.14(9)(b)1.a.
a. Spill control facilities with liquid-tight floors for pesticide handling areas. Spill control facilities consist of structures designed to contain accidental spills or overflows from pesticide mixing, loading and unloading operations for the purposes of groundwater and surface water protection. The items eligible for cost-share funds associated with these facilities include a sealed, liquid-tight, reinforced concrete pad for the mixing area; water-tight walls or perimeter flow diversion structures to convey spills or contaminated water to the sump area; perimeter flow diversion structures needed to convey surface water away from the mixing area; a shallow sump collection area capable of storing spills, rinsate, washwater and precipitation that may leak or fall on the pad; roof structures and walls protecting the pad mixing area; approach ramps; water supply systems needed for the facility; and sump pump alarm and recovery systems.
NR 120.14(9)(b)1.b.
b. Use of crop consulting services for the purpose of preparing and implementing an integrated crop management plan for not more than 3 years per operation. To be eligible for cost-sharing, consultants shall meet the certification requirements in
ch. ATCP 50.
NR 120.14(9)(b)2.
2. Operators shall adhere to the requirements of
chs. ATCP 29 and
33 (pesticide use and control and pesticide bulk storage).
NR 120.14(9)(b)3.
3. Licensed commercial pesticide applicators, as described in
s. ATCP 29.11, are not eligible for cost-share funding for this practice.
NR 120.14(9)(b)4.
4. Material storage buildings are not eligible for cost-sharing under this subsection.
NR 120.14(9)(c)
(c)
Standards. The following standards apply under this subsection:
NR 120.14(9)(c)1.
1. NRCS field office technical standard — 595-pest management; January, 1991.
NR 120.14(9)(c)2.
2. Designing Facilities for Pesticide and Fertilizer Containment, MWPS-37, 1st ed. 1991, which is incorporated by reference for this chapter.
NR 120.14 Note
Note: Copies of this publication may be inspected at the offices of the department, 101 S. Webster Street, Madison; NRCS; the Secretary of State, 30 W. Mifflin, Madison; and the Legislative Reference Bureau, One E. Main Street, Suite 200, Madison.
NR 120.14(10)(a)(a) Description. Cropland protection cover are close-growing grasses, legumes or small grain grown for seasonal protection and soil improvement. This practice shall be implemented using the standard in
par. (c).
NR 120.14(10)(b)1.1. Cost-sharing may be provided for the planting of cover and green manure crops for all of the following purposes:
NR 120.14(10)(b)1.a.
a. To control erosion during periods when the major crops do not furnish adequate cover.
NR 120.14(10)(b)2.
2. Cost-sharing may only be provided for those fields that contribute to the degradation of water quality as a result of harvesting a crop during the growing season that either leaves the field devoid of residue or lacks enough residue from the harvested crop to provide for adequate surface protection.
NR 120.14(10)(b)3.
3. Cost-sharing may not be provided to a landowner or land operator for both this practice and high residue management systems for the same acreage in the same crop year without prior departmental approval.
NR 120.14(10)(c)
(c)
Standards. NRCS field office technical guide: 340 — cover and green manure crop (acre); May, 1986.
NR 120.14(11)
(11) Intensive grazing management (rotational grazing). NR 120.14(11)(a)(a)
Description. Intensive grazing management is the division of pastures into multiple cells that receive a short but intensive grazing period with high animal density followed by a period suitable to allow for the recovery of the vegetative cover. Rotational grazing systems can correct existing pasturing practices that result in degradation and should replace the practice of summer dry-lots when this practice results in water quality degradation.
NR 120.14(11)(b)1.1. Cost-sharing may be provided for the installment of rotational grazing systems on croplands, animal lots or pastures that are currently contributing sediments, nutrients or pesticides to a water source. This practice may also be eligible for an animal lot that adversely impacts groundwater or surface water, provided the adverse impacts are adequately addressed through the resulting reduction in animal manure and use of any additional cost-effective best management practices such as clean water diversions.
NR 120.14(11)(b)2.
2. In instances of eligibility due to soil loss or eligibility due to animal lot abandonment, cost-sharing may be provided for:
NR 120.14(11)(b)2.a.
a. Practices that would remediate streambank erosion and streambank habitat degradation.
NR 120.14(11)(b)2.b.
b. Practices that would exclude livestock from woodlands, wildlife lands and recreational lands.
NR 120.14(11)(b)2.c.
c. The establishment of cattle access lanes that are stable and not prone to erosion. This includes cattle crossings either on streams or severely eroded areas.
NR 120.14(11)(b)2.d.
d. The development of permanent boundary and main paddock fences. This may include perimeter fencing, lane fencing, portable fencing including gates and electrical connections and supply limited to the immediate area being protected.
NR 120.14(11)(b)2.f.
f. The development of a watering system including pipeline watering systems, pasture watering systems, wells, spring developments and portable watering systems such as pumps, pipes and tanks. The total cost-share of the watering system may not exceed $2,000 for components listed in this subparagraph.
NR 120.14(11)(b)2.g.
g. The stabilization of a site eroding due to cattle access or cropland erosion through the critical area planting processes.
NR 120.14 Note
Note: NRCS has examples of practices that may be beneficial to this BMP, for example 512-pasture and hayland planting; March, 1992. For more information reference UWEX Publication A3529 Wisconsin Pastures for Profit: A guide to rotational grazing — 1997"
NR 120.14 Note
Note: Copies of “Wisconsin Pastures for Profit: A guide to rotational grazing" are on file with the department, the Secretary of State and the Legislative Reference Bureau. Copies may be purchased from the department or from the University of Wisconsin-Extension, UWEX Pub. No. A3529.
NR 120.14(12)(a)(a)
Description. Critical area stabilization is the planting of suitable trees, shrubs and other vegetation appropriate for controlling and stabilizing sloped lands which are producing nonpoint source pollutants and lands which drain into bedrock crevices, openings and sinkholes. This practice shall be implemented using one or more of the standards in
par. (c).
NR 120.14(12)(b)
(b)
Conditions. Trees may not be sold during the operation and maintenance period.
NR 120.14(12)(c)
(c)
Standards. Standards from the NRCS field office technical guide are as follows:
NR 120.14(13)(a)(a)
Description. A grade stabilization structure is a structure used to reduce the grade in a drainageway or channel to protect the channel from erosion or to prevent the formation or advance of gullies. This practice shall be implemented using one or more of the standards in
par. (c).
NR 120.14(13)(b)1.a.
a. Channel linings, chutes, drop spillways and pipe drops of less than 15 feet in height to discharge excess water.
NR 120.14(13)(b)1.b.
b. Detention or retention structures, such as erosion control dams, desilting reservoirs, sediment basins, debris basins or similar structures of less than 15 feet in structural height and with maximum storage capacities of less than 15 acre-feet.
NR 120.14(13)(b)2.
2. Cost-sharing may be provided for structures with embankments of 15 to 25 feet in structural height or with maximum storage capacities of 15 to 50 acre-feet if the department makes a determination in writing that all of the following apply:
NR 120.14(13)(b)2.a.
a. Control of the site is needed to achieve the water quality objectives specified in an approved priority watershed or lake plan or in the approved priority watershed plan, priority lake plan or project grant application.
NR 120.14(13)(b)2.c.
c. Failure of the structure would have minimum potential to endanger life or real or personal property.
