Multi-State Comprehensive Nutrient Management Planning Symposium

MULTI-STATE COMPREHENSIVE NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANNING SYMPOSIUM HIGHLAND CONFERENCE CENTER 2000 Highland Way Mitchell, SD November 30 – December 1, 2010

Tuesday, November 30 (John Lentz, Moderator)

9:00 – 9:30 – Registration

9:30 – 9:45 – Introductions

9:45 – 10:00 - Welcome – Jack Majeres, SDACD/NACD Representative “Locally Led Conservation”

10:00 – 11:00 – Jeff Porter, Environmental Engineer, NRCS Manure Management Team - Greensboro, NC “CNMP from a National Perspective”

11:00 – 12:00 - Donna Porter, EPA Regional CAFO Coordinator, Kansas City & Qian Zhang, EPA Environmental Engineer with Wastewater Unit, Denver, CO “National CAFO Rule Update”

12:00 – 1:00 – Lunch

(Each state will have 30 minutes to report what type of CNMP / CAFO / AFO activities are ongoing in their state, and a brief overview of NRCS and State Regulatory projects - especially anything that may be new, unique, or innovative. Each state should cover the following: Overview, partnerships, CNMP plan development, types of engineering practices installed, EQIP Program Rates related to AWS, and state permit requirements.)

1:00 – 1:30 - South Dakota Presentation

1:30 – 2:00 – Minnesota Presentation

2:00 – 2:30 – Iowa Presentation

2:30 – 3:00 – Nebraska Presentation

3:00 – 3:30 – Break

3:30- 4:00 – Wyoming Presentation

4:00 – 4:30 – Montana Presentation

4:30 - 5:00 – North Dakota Presentation WEDNESDAY, December 1 (Jay Cobb, Moderator)

8:00 – 11:15 - Brainstorming Breakout Sessions (Concurrent):

Session 1: Engineering (Brett Pettigrew, Moderator)

8:00 – 9:00 “Advancements in Vegetative Treatment System Technology and Lessons Learned” – Dr. Chris Henry, Extension Engineer, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, NE

9:00 – 9:30 “Farm Level Catastrophic Animal Mortality Planning” – Cherie LaFleur, Environmental Engineer, Central National Technical Support Center - Ft. Worth, TX

9:30 – 10:00 “Alternative Manure Management Treatment Options” - Jeff Porter, Environmental Engineer, Manure Management Team - Greensboro, NC

10:00 – 10:15 Break

10:15 – 11:15 Facilitated session on related engineering topics – Each state should make a very brief presentation on the following: What computer programs are you using to design your AWMS? What challenges are you facing in your animal waste planning, design, and construction process? How are you funding animal waste practices through EQIP? How are you handling geotechnical investigations and geotechnical problems? Are you using the AWM software? Are you using Technical Service Providers for designing animal waste systems?

Session 2: Nutrient Management (John Lentz, Moderator)

8:00 – 9:00 “New National 10 Element CNMP Format and Status of MMP Planning Software” – Jeff Porter, Environmental Engineer, Manure Management Team - Greensboro, NC

9:00 – 10:00 “Influence of Manure on Crop Yields and Soil Tests” - Dr. Ron Gelderman, South Dakota State University – Brookings, SD

10:00 – 10:15 Break

Session 2: Nutrient Management (Cont.)

10:15 – 11:15 Round Table Discussion on the following Subjects:

. Current Software Being Used for CNMP (Changes needed to MMP) . New 10 Element CNMP Template . New technologies in the Nutrient Management Field “Precision Ag” . Selling the Benefits of CNMP’s to Producers . Adaptive Nutrient Management . Cost Share Options for Nutrient Management Session 3: State Regulatory (Kent Woodmansey, Moderator)

8:00 -10:00 – Sit in on Session 1 or Session 2 Speakers at States’ Discretion

10:00 – 10:15 - Break

10:15 – 11:15 Roundtable discussion on the following Subjects:

. Required Changes to NMP Planning Tools . Public Notice/hearings . Annual reporting requirements . Effect of Giving Manure Away – Does that put state regulatory programs that allow it in conflict with NRCS? . With EPA’s new reporting rule, do you anticipate more producers wanting assistance? . In states where there have been increased EPA enforcement actions, do you see an increased demand for services?

JOINT SESSION: (John Lentz, Moderator)

11:30 – 12:30 – Panel Discussion “What’s Working & What’s Not”

Dr. Eric Loe – Beef Industry Representative

Roger Scheibe/Rodney Elliot – (Drumgoon Dairy) – Dairy Industry Representatives

Allan Stokes/Brad Greenway – Pork Industry Representatives

12:30 – Adjourn

For a list of the attendees, please contact Brett Pettigrew at (605) 352-1229.