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Show April 2002 Farm root and leaf growth is inhibited and the area becomes susceptible to erosion. Implement a rotation grazing system with adequate rest and regrowth periods on each pasture. t 2., If a pasture has to be seedabused, betwithstand abuse can lings ter than native pastures. For example, an irrigated pasture of smooth brome, tall fescue, alfalfa, and clover can handle more grazing then a native range area of western wheatgrass, sagebrush, and Indian ricegrass. well-establish- Preparing cattle for branding is all in a days work for these ranchers. Plants produce the most forage per unit of water early in the growing season. By developing the plants root system early with good irrigation, the survival rates later on will be improved. 24 Hour Towing Experienced & Dependable Emery. Ut 84522 (435) 286-233- 3 Damage-Fre- e Towing WE TREAT YOUR CAR LIKE A CLASSIC! Fertilization If nitrogen applications are going to be made on a pasture and water supplies are going to be limiting, then ' For more information contact the NRCS offices in or 41 435-381-23- ext. 3. Programs and services of the Natural Re- sources Conservation Sta- regu- late and clean up industrial and municipal sources of pollution, often referred to as point source pollution. In recent years, emphasis has been placed on reducing another type of pollution, known as nonpoint source (NPS) pollution. Agricultural operations generally fall within the nonpoint categoiy and have traditionally been regarded as a significant source of NPS pollution. Runoff from fields and manurewastewater dis rently regulated under the Clean Water Act. Traditionally, animal feeding operations (AFOs) have not been regulated. In 1999 the US Department of Agriculture and the EPA developed a joint national strategy for the management of manure from animal feeding operations. The strategy divides animal feeding operations into two categories: Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) and all other Animal Feeding Operations (AFOs). According to the strategy, all CAFOs must have a water pollution discharge permit and a comprehensive nutrient management plan (CNMP), and are subject to regulation under the Clean Wfater Act. AFOs are not currently subject to regulation. Do you hold animals in a corral for 45 days or more? If Continued on page 14 BUSINESS miiiwm Services ffileir Crop Core by flir stream pollution problems. 435-637-00- 13 charge is the main forms of agricultural NPS pollution. NPS pollution is not cur- . how much should be applied? Do not apply more than the plants can use. If split applications are usually made, you can make the spring application and withhold the later for the entire year, you may need to reduce it by 20 percent to SO percent. Ibo much nitrogen could crowd out the legumes in your pas- Price at Castle Dale at Environmental Protection ter Act has worked to season. ture and contribute to ground water and down- Maintaining quality water for multiple uses is a high priority for farmers, ranchers, communities, and a multitude of local, state and federal agencies. The Clean Water Act, passed by Congress over 20 years ago, is intended to ensure that Americans have access to safe, clean water for generations to come. For over 20 years, the U.S. Agency, under the Clean 3. Make sure pastures receive adequate irrigation early in the . Ranch Edition Animal Feeding Operations: Water is the key to life USDA report 4 & Ser- Serving Carbon & Emery Counties since 1991 Weevil con eat 1 to 1 V4 ton of hoy per acre f not controlled. Aphids such oil the nutrients out and leave your hoy looking like straw. Don't let these pests eat your profits. Coll tracks in your field. vice are offered on a basis, without nondis-criminato- ry regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, martial statuiyor iandic?p. , and let us show you how to save time and these pests, and we don't leave any money controlling Coll us, uie core! 1 -8- 00-698-8685 or cellular 435-733-67- 64 2 Miles North Hwy 87, PO Box 312, Duchesne. Utah 84501 THANKS FROM ZIONS BANK Moabcf PDIC 110 E. Main, Castle Dale 51 N. Main, Huntington 381-231- 4 687-242- 5 |
