Ohio Farm Bureau hosts statewide CAUV update webinar
The Statewide CAUV Update Webinar explained more about the recent changes in CAUV and what could be next for the program. Watch the recording.
Read MoreThe Nutrient Management Standard, or 590 Standard, is used to manage rate, source, placement and timing of plant nutrients and soil amendments while reducing environmental impacts. Conservation planners can use this practice on all fields where plant nutrients (commercial fertilizer and/or manures) are applied.
This practice is used to accomplish one or more of the following purposes:
In January 2020, the Natural Resources Conservation Service began to revise its Field Office Technical Guide for the Nutrient Management Standard. Part of that process included the formation of a 19-member subcommittee of the NRCS State Technical Committee (590 Task Force), which brought diverse and experienced experts, specific to Ohio, to collaborate on the revision.
“When the 590 Standard was revised nationally, we wanted to get a better handle on how we can identify levels of risk to address the potential for off site movement of nutrients,” said Ohio Farm Bureau’s Senior Director of Policy Development and Environmental Policy Dr. Larry Antosch, who was part of the 590 Task Force. “What we really got into was the distinction between agronomic endpoints and environmental endpoints or risks utilizing the Tri-State Fertilizer Recommendations.”
According to those tri-state recommendations, when soil test phosphorus levels are above 50 parts per million (ppm) Mehlich III, the application of additional fertilizer will not result in a yield increase. When those levels reach 120 ppm or higher, the likelihood of the off-site movement of phosphorus increases. A phosphorus soil test around 50 ppm is referred to as the agronomic threshold, whereas a phosphorus soil test level at or above 150 ppm is referred to as the environmental threshold.
After 14 meetings spanning over six months, the 590 Task Force made some minor changes to the endpoints for the four levels of phosphorus loss risk – low, moderate, high and very high. Those modifications will be used to protect Ohio’s water quality and are practical and realistic for Ohio farmers to implement and adopt.
The Statewide CAUV Update Webinar explained more about the recent changes in CAUV and what could be next for the program. Watch the recording.
Read MoreThe guide includes a farm driver checklist, overview of state and federal regulations and exemptions, CDL qualifications and more.
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Scholarships are available to students pursuing degrees in agriculture-related fields or that support the agriculture industry.
Read MoreHundreds of Ohio businesses and sole proprietors are raving about Ohio Farm Bureau’s Health Benefits plan with lower, predictable costs and easy enrollment and administration options.
Read MoreAgriPOWER Class XIV spent a few days in March in Medina and Wayne counties learning more about northern Ohio agriculture from leaders in Ohio Farm Bureau.
Read MoreLeading Ohio Farm Bureau’s 2024 YAP State Committee are Luke and Kayla Durbin of Coshocton County, Tim and Sarah Terrill of Montgomery County and Carly Fitz of Perry County.
Read MoreFarming is a very rewarding occupation, but it can come with hazardous territory if there are not proper training protocols in place.
Read MoreOhio Farm Bureau’s farmer leaders plus members of the media and select Farm Bureau staff are at the nation’s capital March. 12-14, 2024 for the annual County Presidents Trip to Washington, D.C.
Read MoreThe SEC voted on its final climate disclosure rule and removed the Scope 3 reporting requirement, which would have required public companies to report the greenhouse gas emissions of their supply chain.
Read MoreThis position is created for an active Young Ag Professional member who has a passion for fundraising and is interested in further developing their leadership skills. Apply by May 3.
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