Efficient agricultural practices are essential for both environmental sustainability and maximizing crop yields. The USDA Nutrient Management – 590 KS-ECS-590 form, as utilized by NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) since 7/03, stands as a critical tool in achieving these objectives. This comprehensive form gathers detailed information about a specific agricultural field, including the owner's name, date, identification number, and legal description, alongside more precise details such as field number, county, predominant soil type, and both current and planned crops. It dives deeper, exploring the soil's nutrient content, pH levels, organic matter (OM), and other essential elements like nitrate nitrogen (NO3-N), potassium (K), and phosphorus (P), providing a foundation for a tailored nutrient management plan (NMP). Additionally, the form addresses environmental management indicators and assesses risks such as soil erosion, phosphorus index, and sensitivity to groundwater contamination. It suggests best management practices to mitigate these risks, which aligns with both Kansas State University Experiment Station's recommendations and overall conservation goals. Moreover, the form integrates a section for nutrient management plan design, ensuring it meets NRCS standards, and emphasizes the importance of plan implementation, underscored by a producer statement about following the NMP guidelines. It concludes with a section for NRCS reimbursement approval, highlighting the financial support aspect for adhering to sophisticated nutrient management strategies. This form is not just a template but a strategic guide for both sustaining and enhancing agricultural productivity while protecting our crucial environmental resources.
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| Form Name | Form Ks Ecs 590 |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
| Other names | ks nrcs 590 form.pdf usda 590 form fillable |
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Nutrient Management – 590 |
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Soil test information: |
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Surface sample depth: |
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Profile soil depth: |
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Soil OM: |
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Surface profile |
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Soil pH: |
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Profile |
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Buffer pH: |
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(Legend: OM=organic matter; CEC=cation capacity; EC=electroconductivity;
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RUSLE soil erosion: |
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Phosphorus index (if needed) |
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P total maximum daily load (TDML) area |
Leaching index: (check one) |
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P soil test greater than 50 ppm Bray 1/Mehlich III |
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Irrigated field |
Manure application: (check one) |
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Shallow water tables (less than 10 feet deep) |
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Water well in field |
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Wellhead setback |
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Stream setbacks |
Subsurface injected |
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Irrigation system |
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Buffer strips present |
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Sheet/rill erosion concerns |
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Gully erosion concerns |
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Stream bank erosion concerns |
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Other environmental concerns (detail in producer |
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Producer |
Overall conservation plan objectives: (Use arrow key to advance to |
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Kansas State University Experiment Station, Cooperative Extension Service, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service
USDA |
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Nutrient Management – 590 |
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Page 2 |
Legal Desc.: |
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Table 1: Crop Nutrient Requirements, Timing, and Sources |
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To activate this table, open and save Form
Position the table and click outside the table to exit and save entries.
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P2O5 |
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Lime |
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t/a ECCE |
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Total Nutrient Requirement |
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Nutrient Credits |
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Profile |
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Soil organic matter |
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Previous crop adjustment |
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Irrigation water |
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Manure (from attached work sheet) |
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Tillage |
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Other |
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Planned Nutrient Application |
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Source/Material |
Actual |
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Planting/starter |
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Broadcast - surface |
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Broadcast - incorporated |
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Knife - preplant |
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Sidedress |
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Top dress |
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Irrigation |
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Irrigation |
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Other |
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Other |
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Total Nutrients Supplied |
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Legend: N=nitrogen; P 2 O 5 =phosphorus K 2 O=potassium S=sulfur; Zn=zinc; Cl=chloride; lbs=pounds; t/a=tons per acre; ECCE=effective calcium
carbonate equivalent
Location map: Import ArcView image, reference conservation plan map, or provide a sketch denoting field boundary, field number, land use, acres, and scale used.
Nutrient Management Plan Design
This plan meets the standards established by the NRCS
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This NMP has been discussed with me, and I agree with the design
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Producer Statement - Nutrient Management Plan Implementation
I have implemented the NMP detailed above with no changes. Changes in the NMP are not allowed without technical service provider approval ..
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NRCS Reimbursement Approval |
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The producer has certified the implementation of this NMP and is now |
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Signature |
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Kansas State University Experiment Station, Cooperative Extension Service, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service