March 5, 2003 Abstract- "Phosphorous,
Water Quality, and Agricultural Policy"
March 5, 2003 Roundtable Minutes
Conclusions & Resolutions
- Cost-share assistance to farmers will be a major need for the implementation
of state nutrient management rules.
oThis may limit adoption
- The acres of Wisconsin farmland that are covered with a 590 nutrient
management plan are increasing.
- Federal EQIP dollars have been approved by the federal government
and will be available for Wisconsin producers.
Issue to Resolve
- Phosphorus concentration water quality standard(s).
- Including sludge and other land-applied organic wastes in conjunction
with manure when addressing nutrient management code restrictions and
regulations.
o Recognize the fact that existing regulations are in place for sludge,
but these existing rules need to consider the impacts of both manure
and sludge applications to cropland.
- The future of the TMDL program/criteria.
- Commercial fertilizer restrictions/limitations/regulations need to
be components of the NR243 code in addition to the authority the existing
code has over manure applications.
o Such a change will require state legislative authority and modifications
of the statute
- Can NR243 be revised to include the 590 nutrient management standard
criteria?
- Will a comprehensive nutrient management plan (CNMP) protect an agricultural
operation against litigation?
o Belief is yes, but not certain.
Research & Information Needs
Note: The following list is not prioritized
- The need exists to explore alternatives to traditional cost-share
incentives and regulations as tools for promoting the adoption of nutrient
management practices.
o Pollutant trading, etc.
- Define and explore the TMDL process and corrective measures for meeting
TMDL objectives.
- See previous P Research Roundtable research and information needs
and apply here as well.
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