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Enhancement Activity Work Sheets

The following work sheets provide information on how to carry out the specific enhancement activity.

These documents require Adobe Acrobat.

Enhancement - Air Resource Management

Description Work Sheet
Decrease potential for air quality degradation (odor) by incorporation or injection of manure 2 inches or more below soil surface. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEAM07 (44 KB)
Investigate Greenhouse Gas (GHG)/Carbon sequestration scenarios by utilizing the Voluntary Reporting (COMET-VR) online web tool. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEAM40 (15 KB)
Decrease potential for air quality degradation by management of herbaceous trap strips during critical wind erosion periods. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEAM60 (15 KB)

Enhancement - Energy Management

Description Work Sheet
Energy Audit. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEEM40 (21 KB)
Adobe Acrobat DocumentEnergy Audit Guidance (32 KB)
Recycling of all used motor oil for tractors and lubricating oil for other farm equipment. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEEM41 (16 KB)
Use of perennial legumes in the crop rotation to reduce energy need for production of nitrogen. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEEM42 (46 KB)
Use of annual legumes in the crop rotation to reduce energy need for production of nitrogen. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEEM43 (46 KB)
Use of manure to supply at lest 90% of nutrient needs of plants. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEEM44 (50 KB)
Soil Tillage Intensity Rating (STIR) is less than 15. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEEM45 (16 KB)
Soil Tillage Intensity Rating (STIR) is less than 30. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEEM45 (16 KB)
Soil Tillage Intensity Rating (STIR) is less than 60. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEEM45 (16 KB)
Use of renewable energy fuel (Biodiesel or Ethanol). Payments are made for gallons of actual biofuel used per year. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEEM46 (49 KB)
Renewable energy generation (solar, wind, water, geothermal, methane). Adobe Acrobat DocumentEEM47 (16 KB)
10% energy reduction. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEEM48 (50 KB)
Adobe Acrobat DocumentBaseline Energy Self-Assessment Guidance (31 KB)
Adobe Acrobat DocumentEnergy Assessment Worksheet (35 KB)
20% energy reduction. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEEM48 (50 KB)
Adobe Acrobat DocumentBaseline Energy Self-Assessment Guidance (31 KB)
Adobe Acrobat DocumentEnergy Assessment Worksheet (35 KB)
5% energy reduction. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEEM48 (50 KB)
Adobe Acrobat DocumentBaseline Energy Self-Assessment Guidance (31 KB)
Adobe Acrobat DocumentEnergy Assessment Worksheet (35 KB)

Enhancement - Grazing Management

Description Work Sheet
Improve plant condition through increasing grazing season rest periods. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEGM05a (35 KB)
Improve plant condition and soil quality through animal wintertime pasture management. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEGM05b (33 KB)
Utilize decision support tools to aid in grazing plan management. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEGM06 (33 KB)
Improve plant condition and soil quality through management of pasture legume species composition. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEGM07 (37 KB)
Improve livestock distribution through rotation management of salt, mineral, and supplemental feeding areas. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEGM12a (33 KB)
Improve livestock distribution through proper trail or walkway management. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEGM12b (33 KB)
Improve livestock distribution through watering facilities management. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEGM12c (35 KB)
Improve livestock distribution through removal of undesirable/ invasive plant species along upland drainages. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEGM13 (46 KB)
Improve plant condition through prescribed burning management. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEGM16 (43 KB)

Enhancement - Habitat Management

Description Work Sheet
Improve wildlife habitat winter food and cover requirements through annual crop stubble management. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEHM01 (55 KB)
Improve wildlife habitat residual cover through deferred grazing management. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEHM11a (58 KB)
Improve wildlife habitat cover diversity through light grazing management. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEHM11b (59 KB)
Improve wildlife habitat cover requirements for small mammals through brush pile management. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEHM12a (49 KB)
Improve wildlife habitat for cavity nesting bird species through tree snag management. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEHM12b (49 KB)
Habitat Index = 0.51- 0.59 for bobwhite quail. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEHM20a (17 KB)
Habitat Index = 0.60 - 0.69 for bobwhite quail. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEHM20a (17 KB)
Habitat Index = 0.70 - 0.79 for bobwhite quail. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEHM20a (17 KB)
Habitat Index = 0.80 - 0.89 for bobwhite quail. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEHM20a (17 KB)
Habitat Index = 0.90 - 1.00 for bobwhite quail. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEHM20a (17 KB)
Habitat Index = 0.51- 0.59 for prairie chicken. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEHM20b (15 KB)
Habitat Index = 0.60 - 0.69 for prairie chicken. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEHM20b (15 KB)
Habitat Index = 0.70 - 0.79 for prairie chicken. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEHM20b (15 KB)
Habitat Index = 0.80 - 0.89 for prairie chicken. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEHM20b (15 KB)
Habitat Index = 0.90 - 1.00 for prairie chicken. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEHM20b (15 KB)
Improve wildlife habitat food and cover values through management of grassy areas. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEHM21 (56 KB)
Improve wildlife habitat diversity through mosaic or patchwork prescribed burning management. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEHM25 (57 KB)
Enhance aquatic habitat through management of seasonal wetlands. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEHM26 (49 KB)
Improve wildlife habitat nesting areas by leaving 10% of hayland acres unharvested. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEHM31a (48 KB)
Improve wildlife habitat winter food and cover requirements by leaving annual crops unharvested. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEHM31b (55 KB)
Improve wildlife habitat quality through implementation of wetland and adjacent upland area habitat management plan. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEHM32 (64 KB)
Management of specific habitat components for threatened or endangered species. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEHM60 (64 KB)

Enhancement - Nutrient Management

Description Work Sheet
Decrease potential for water quality degradation by nutrient and soil amendment applications based on grid or zone sampling. Adobe Acrobat DocumentENM04a (51 KB)
Decrease potential for water quality degradation by Nitrogen and Phosphorus application based on 20 acres or less sample area with Global Positioning System (GPS) sample points. Adobe Acrobat DocumentENM04b (50 KB)
Decrease potential for water quality degradation by Phosphorus and Nitrogen application based on 20 acres or less sample area. Adobe Acrobat DocumentENM04c (49 KB)
Decrease potential for water quality degradation by Phosphorus and Nitrogen application based on 40 acres or less sample area. Adobe Acrobat DocumentENM04d (49 KB)
Decrease potential for water quality degradation through organic waste application to fields with phosphorous levels below 50 parts per million (ppm). Adobe Acrobat DocumentENM20 (38 KB)

Enhancement - Pest Management

Description Work Sheet
Utilize a combination of biological, cultural, and/or mechanical control methods, (including Organic Certified systems) to control pests. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEPM04 (24 KB)
Manage potential offsite movement of pesticides by using crop rotation of 2 crop types and spot spray/banding. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEPM05 (45 KB)
Reduce potential for water quality degradation by implementing crop rotation of at least 3 crop types in 4 years. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEPM09a (45 KB)
Reduce potential for water quality degradation using crop rotation of at least 2 crop types in 3 years. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEPM09b (44 KB)
Implement precision farm techniques such as Global Positioning System (GPS) equipped applicators/sprayers to decrease spray overlap and increase pest management efficiency. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEPM40 (16 KB)

Enhancement - Soil Management

Description Work Sheet
Improve soil quality by implementing conservation measures resulting in a Soil Conditioning Index (SCI) score of at least 0.1 to 0.3. Adobe Acrobat DocumentESM40 (31 KB)
Improve soil quality by implementing conservation measures resulting in a Soil Conditioning Index (SCI) score of at least 0.4 to 0.6. Adobe Acrobat DocumentESM40 (31 KB)
Improve soil quality by implementing conservation measures resulting in a Soil Conditioning Index (SCI) score of at least 0.7 to 0.9. Adobe Acrobat DocumentESM40 (31 KB)
Improve soil quality by implementing conservation measures resulting in a Soil Conditioning Index (SCI) score of at least 1.0 to 1.2. Adobe Acrobat DocumentESM40 (31 KB)
Improve soil quality by implementing conservation measures resulting in a Soil Conditioning Index (SCI) score of at least 1.3 to 1.5. Adobe Acrobat DocumentESM40 (31 KB)
Improve soil quality by implementing conservation measures resulting in a Soil Conditioning Index (SCI) score of at least 1.6 to 1.8. Adobe Acrobat DocumentESM40 (31 KB)
Improve soil quality by implementing conservation measures resulting in a Soil Conditioning Index (SCI) score of at least 1.9 to 2.1. Adobe Acrobat DocumentESM40 (31 KB)
Improve soil quality by implementing conservation measures resulting in a Soil Conditioning Index (SCI) score of at least 2.2 to 2.4. Adobe Acrobat DocumentESM40 (31 KB)
Improve soil quality by implementing conservation measures resulting in a Soil Conditioning Index (SCI) score of at least 2.5 or greater. Adobe Acrobat DocumentESM40 (31 KB)
Reduce soil compaction by controlling areas of traffic along with a Soil Tillage Intensity Rating (STIR) between 16 and 30. Adobe Acrobat DocumentESM41 (19 KB)
Reduce soil compaction by controlling areas of traffic along with a Soil Tillage Intensity Rating (STIR) between 31 and 60. Adobe Acrobat DocumentESM41 (19 KB)
Reduce soil compaction by controlling areas of traffic along with a Soil Tillage Intensity Rating (STIR) of 15 or less. Adobe Acrobat DocumentESM41 (19 KB)
Using Global Positioning System (GPS) or other similar guided measure technology, reduce soil compaction by controlling areas of traffic that result in a Soil Tillage Intensity Rating (STIR) between 16 and 30. Adobe Acrobat DocumentESM42 (17 KB)
Using Global Positioning System (GPS) or other similar guided measure technology, reduce soil compaction by controlling areas of traffic that result in a Soil Tillage Intensity Rating (STIR) between 31 and 60. Adobe Acrobat DocumentESM42 (17 KB)
Using Global Positioning System (GPS) or other similar guided measure technology, reduce soil compaction by controlling areas of traffic that result in a Soil Tillage Intensity Rating (STIR) of 15 or less. Adobe Acrobat DocumentESM42 (17 KB)

Enhancement - Water Management

Description Work Sheet
Irrigation Enhancement Index Level 1 - 60 - 64%. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEWM40 (15 KB)
Irrigation Enhancement Index Level 2 - 65 - 69%. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEWM40 (15 KB)
Irrigation Enhancement Index Level 3 - 70 - 74%. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEWM40 (15 KB)
Irrigation Enhancement Index Level 4 - 75 - 79%. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEWM40 (15 KB)
Irrigation Enhancement Index Level 5 - 80 - 84%. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEWM40 (15 KB)
Irrigation Enhancement Index Level 6 - 85% or greater. Adobe Acrobat DocumentEWM40 (15 KB)

Last Modified: 02/24/2006