SAES-422 Multistate Research Activity Accomplishments Report
Sections
Status: Approved
Basic Information
- Project No. and Title: WERA_OLD103 : Nutrient Management and Water Quality
- Period Covered: 03/01/2002 to 03/01/2003
- Date of Report: 11/25/2003
- Annual Meeting Dates: 03/05/2003 to 03/07/2003
Participants
Minutes of March 2002 committee meeting in Yuma, AZ approved.
WCC-103 Update Lee Sommers. Presented information on National information management and support system (NIMSS). New reporting system for CSREES. Proposal, reports, etc. all funneled through this system. Accomplishments and impacts reported by objective. Impact statements. Economic, social data valued most. Should answer question for policy makers: Why is WCC103 an important activity worth supporting? Maybe a couple of statements about Western Nutrient Management Conference. Each state representative will identify major accomplishment and impacts related to WCC-103 and two to four most significant publications for inclusion in the group annual report to CSREES.
Treasurers Report Dale Westermann. Approximately $6800 in CD held in reserve for Western Nutrient Management Conference (WCC-103). Jason Ellsworth is designated to withdraw and deposit funds from CD for WCC-103. Mary Fenwick secretary at U of I Twin Falls office was authorized last year by WCC-103 to be signer on account. Linda Barnom, secretary at Twin Falls, ID may be substituted for Mary Fenwick in the future.
WCC-103 committee member and representative changes
Alaska. Ray Gavlak retired. No current representative.
Montana. Jeff Jacobsen inactive.
Hawaii. Russell Yost attending meeting this year. Ray Ichida left Univ. Hawaii.
New Mexico. Bob McCaslin current representative but has not attended the last two yr.
Action: Lee Sommers will contact New Mexico, Montana, and Alaska Expt Stations to solicit their participation. Suggestions for Montana representatives included Dan Long (Haver?), Rick Engle, and Mal Westcott. No known potential representatives from Alaska.
WCC-103 can have more than one participant per state, but each state gets one vote for voting. Most if not all WCC103 issues are handled by consensus, so this is not a big deal.
2003 W. Nutrient Management Conference Update Jason Ellsworth. 73 registered in 2003 as compared to 75 in 2001.
Update 2004 meeting in San Diego Stu Pettygrove.
Local arrangements coordinator: Stu Pettygrove to work with Valerie Mallino (sp?), UC advisor in San Diego area. Meeting dates are 17-19 March, 2004. Hotels in SD expensive; Stu will work on a hotel deal that agronomists can pay. Meeting will start Wednesday, tour on Thursday, end Friday around noon. Potential stops/focus could include drip irrigation, TMDLs, salinity control etc. Stu will prepare proposal for WCC-103 and circulate for discussion via WCC103 ListServe.
New officers
7 2005 Program chair for WNMC in SLC. Bart Stevens elected by consensus.
7 2005 local arrangements chairs. Local arrangements chair (Rich Koenig?) to make hotel reservation following this years meeting. Potential dates for conference in 2005 are first week of March (Wed, Thurs, Fri; March 2-4, 2005) and second week of March 9-11 as second choice.
7 Incoming WCC-103 incoming secretary. Rob Mikkelsen nominated and elected by consensus.
More detailed minutes available at: http://cropandsoil.oregonstate.edu/nm/WCC103/wcc103.htm
WCC-103 Update Lee Sommers. Presented information on National information management and support system (NIMSS). New reporting system for CSREES. Proposal, reports, etc. all funneled through this system. Accomplishments and impacts reported by objective. Impact statements. Economic, social data valued most. Should answer question for policy makers: Why is WCC103 an important activity worth supporting? Maybe a couple of statements about Western Nutrient Management Conference. Each state representative will identify major accomplishment and impacts related to WCC-103 and two to four most significant publications for inclusion in the group annual report to CSREES.
Treasurers Report Dale Westermann. Approximately $6800 in CD held in reserve for Western Nutrient Management Conference (WCC-103). Jason Ellsworth is designated to withdraw and deposit funds from CD for WCC-103. Mary Fenwick secretary at U of I Twin Falls office was authorized last year by WCC-103 to be signer on account. Linda Barnom, secretary at Twin Falls, ID may be substituted for Mary Fenwick in the future.
WCC-103 committee member and representative changes
Alaska. Ray Gavlak retired. No current representative.
Montana. Jeff Jacobsen inactive.
Hawaii. Russell Yost attending meeting this year. Ray Ichida left Univ. Hawaii.
New Mexico. Bob McCaslin current representative but has not attended the last two yr.
Action: Lee Sommers will contact New Mexico, Montana, and Alaska Expt Stations to solicit their participation. Suggestions for Montana representatives included Dan Long (Haver?), Rick Engle, and Mal Westcott. No known potential representatives from Alaska.
WCC-103 can have more than one participant per state, but each state gets one vote for voting. Most if not all WCC103 issues are handled by consensus, so this is not a big deal.
2003 W. Nutrient Management Conference Update Jason Ellsworth. 73 registered in 2003 as compared to 75 in 2001.
Update 2004 meeting in San Diego Stu Pettygrove.
Local arrangements coordinator: Stu Pettygrove to work with Valerie Mallino (sp?), UC advisor in San Diego area. Meeting dates are 17-19 March, 2004. Hotels in SD expensive; Stu will work on a hotel deal that agronomists can pay. Meeting will start Wednesday, tour on Thursday, end Friday around noon. Potential stops/focus could include drip irrigation, TMDLs, salinity control etc. Stu will prepare proposal for WCC-103 and circulate for discussion via WCC103 ListServe.
New officers
7 2005 Program chair for WNMC in SLC. Bart Stevens elected by consensus.
7 2005 local arrangements chairs. Local arrangements chair (Rich Koenig?) to make hotel reservation following this years meeting. Potential dates for conference in 2005 are first week of March (Wed, Thurs, Fri; March 2-4, 2005) and second week of March 9-11 as second choice.
7 Incoming WCC-103 incoming secretary. Rob Mikkelsen nominated and elected by consensus.
More detailed minutes available at: http://cropandsoil.oregonstate.edu/nm/WCC103/wcc103.htm
Accomplishments
The Western Nutrient Management Conference summarized current university research efforts on nitrogen and phosphorus management. Such university research is critical for the development of effective nutrient management plans that will reduce N and P loss to surface and ground waters. Representatives from Idaho, Hawaii, Montana, California and Oregon made presentations on phosphorus management. Nitrogen management research and its agronomic applications were presented by Oregon, California, Colorado, and Idaho representatives.
A peppermint symposium, presented at the Western Nutrient Management Conference, integrated research conducted by researchers from Idaho, Oregon, and Montana. A WCC-103 work group was established to produce an Extension guide for nutrient management in peppermint.
The Western Nutrient Management Conference provided a forum for discussion of issues surrounding the precision, accuracy and reproducibility of soil test results provided by commercial and university laboratories. Representatives of universities, private laboratories, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the North American Proficiency Testing Program discussed their perspectives on the reliability of soil test data. Based on discussions among affected parties at the WNMC and elsewhere, the North American Proficiency Testing Program will propose new approaches to assess laboratory reliability.
Improved technologies for nutrient management including (i) improved characterization of N-release characteristics of soils, manures and biosolids and (ii) improved techniques for site specific variable rate N management, and (iii) improved soil testing methods were presented and discussed by participants at the Western Nutrient Management Conference.
A peppermint symposium, presented at the Western Nutrient Management Conference, integrated research conducted by researchers from Idaho, Oregon, and Montana. A WCC-103 work group was established to produce an Extension guide for nutrient management in peppermint.
The Western Nutrient Management Conference provided a forum for discussion of issues surrounding the precision, accuracy and reproducibility of soil test results provided by commercial and university laboratories. Representatives of universities, private laboratories, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the North American Proficiency Testing Program discussed their perspectives on the reliability of soil test data. Based on discussions among affected parties at the WNMC and elsewhere, the North American Proficiency Testing Program will propose new approaches to assess laboratory reliability.
Improved technologies for nutrient management including (i) improved characterization of N-release characteristics of soils, manures and biosolids and (ii) improved techniques for site specific variable rate N management, and (iii) improved soil testing methods were presented and discussed by participants at the Western Nutrient Management Conference.
Impacts
- The WCC-103 Committee brought together agricultural professionals for continuing education and networking at the 2003 Western Nutrient Management Conference. The Conference focused on timely issues of importance to nutrient management practitioners across the Western Region. Thus, the Conference was successful in bringing parties together to address issues across state lines, and to develop integrated nutrient management recommendations for the Western Region.
- Improved nutrient management technologies disseminated via the WCC103 Committee are assisting agricultural professionals who are responsible for writing nutrient management plans in the Western Region and beyond. The WNMC focused its 2003 educational efforts on nitrogen and phosphorus management in response to requests by agricultural professionals, NRCS, and other conservation planning agencies.
- The WCC-103 continues to provide a forum for emerging issues of concern in the Western Region. During the past year, the WCC-103 facilitated a forum for exchange of perspectives and ideas about how to improve the precision, accuracy and reproducibility of soil testing. Reliable soil test data is essential for the implementation of nutrient management plans that protect surface and ground waters.
Publications
Proceedings of the Western Nutrient Management Conference. 6-7 March 2003. Salt Lake City, UT. Potash & Phosphate Institute. Brookings, S.D. Available on-line: http://cropandsoil.oregonstate.edu/nm/WCC103/wcc103.htm
Al-Kaisi, Mahadi and Reagan Waskom. 2002. Estimating ammonium loss from sprinkler-applied swine effluent. Agron. J. 94:1156-1162.
Al-Wabel, D. M. Heil, D. G. Westfall, K. A. Barbarick. 2002. Solution chemistry influence on metal solubility in biosolids-amended soils. J. Environ. Qual. 32:1157-1165.
Cogger, C., A. Bary and D.M. Sullivan. 2002. Fertilizing with yard trimmings. Publ. EB1926E. Washington State Univ. Cooperative Extension. Pullman, WA. [Online]. Available at: http://cru.cahe.wsu.edu/CEPublications/eb1926e/eb1926e.pdf.
Davenport, J.R., and J.M. Harper and L.J. Mills. 2002 Selected vineyard soil chemical properties before and after four years of variable rate fertilizer application. AM.J. Enol.Vit. 53:257A.
Davis, J. G., K. V. Iverson, and M. F. Vigil. 2002. Nutrient availability in manures: Implications for sampling and regional database creation. J. Soil Water Concerv. 57 (6); 473-478.
Drost, D., R. Koenig and T. Tindall. 2002. Nitrogen use efficiency and onion yield increased with a polymer-coated nitrogen source. HortSci. 37:338-342.
electronic publication AG-FG-03, 5p.
Johnson, P.J., R.T. Koenig and K.L. Kopp. 2003. Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium responses and requirements in calcareous sand greens. Agron. J. 95:697-702.
Khosla, R., K. Fleming, J. Delgado, T. Shaver, and D. Westfall. Use of Site Specific Management Zones to Improve Nitrogen Management for Precision Agriculture. 2002. J. of Soil & Water Conservation. Vol. 57 (6) 513_518.
Koenig, R., M. Nelson, J. Barnhill and D. Miner. 2002. Fertilizer management for grass and grass-legume mixtures. Utah State University Extension
Mahler, Robert, and Steven Guy. 2002. Northern Idaho Fertilizer Guide. Spring Canola. CIS 1012.
Mahler, Robert. 2002. Northern Idaho Fertilizer Guide - Soft White Spring Wheat. CIS 1101.
Mahler, Robert. 2002. Northern Idaho Fertilizer Guide - Spring Barley. CIS 920.
Savell, S., and K.J. Reddy. 2002. Water quality monitoring criteria to develop Total Maximum Daily Load process: Nitrate. In Proceedings of Watershed Management to Meet Emerging Total Maximum Daily Load Regulations, American Society of Agricultural Engineers, Fort Worth,Texas, p. 435-438.
Stark, Jeffery, and Brad Brown. 2002. Southern Idaho Fertilizer Guide -Irrigated Alfalfa. Idaho Cooperative Extension System. CIS No. 827.
Sullivan, D.M., A.I. Bary, D.R. Thomas, S.C. Fransen, and C.G. Cogger. 2002. Food waste compost effects on fertilizer nitrogen efficiency, available nitrogen, and tall fescue yield. Soil Sci. Soc. Am J. 66:154-161.
Thompson, T.L., T.A. Doerge, and R.E. Godin. 2002. Subsurface drip irrigation and fertigation of broccoli: I. Yield, quality, and nitrogen uptake. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 66:186-192.
Thompson, T.L., T.A. Doerge, and R.E. Godin. 2002. Subsurface drip irrigation and fertigation of broccoli: II. Agronomic, economic, and environmental outcomes. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 66:178-185.
Weinert, T., W.L. Pan, M.R.Moneymaker, G.S. Santo, and R.G. Stevens. 2002. Nitrogen recycling by non-leguminous winter cover crops to reduce leaching in potato rotations. Agron. J. 94:365-372.
Al-Kaisi, Mahadi and Reagan Waskom. 2002. Estimating ammonium loss from sprinkler-applied swine effluent. Agron. J. 94:1156-1162.
Al-Wabel, D. M. Heil, D. G. Westfall, K. A. Barbarick. 2002. Solution chemistry influence on metal solubility in biosolids-amended soils. J. Environ. Qual. 32:1157-1165.
Cogger, C., A. Bary and D.M. Sullivan. 2002. Fertilizing with yard trimmings. Publ. EB1926E. Washington State Univ. Cooperative Extension. Pullman, WA. [Online]. Available at: http://cru.cahe.wsu.edu/CEPublications/eb1926e/eb1926e.pdf.
Davenport, J.R., and J.M. Harper and L.J. Mills. 2002 Selected vineyard soil chemical properties before and after four years of variable rate fertilizer application. AM.J. Enol.Vit. 53:257A.
Davis, J. G., K. V. Iverson, and M. F. Vigil. 2002. Nutrient availability in manures: Implications for sampling and regional database creation. J. Soil Water Concerv. 57 (6); 473-478.
Drost, D., R. Koenig and T. Tindall. 2002. Nitrogen use efficiency and onion yield increased with a polymer-coated nitrogen source. HortSci. 37:338-342.
electronic publication AG-FG-03, 5p.
Johnson, P.J., R.T. Koenig and K.L. Kopp. 2003. Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium responses and requirements in calcareous sand greens. Agron. J. 95:697-702.
Khosla, R., K. Fleming, J. Delgado, T. Shaver, and D. Westfall. Use of Site Specific Management Zones to Improve Nitrogen Management for Precision Agriculture. 2002. J. of Soil & Water Conservation. Vol. 57 (6) 513_518.
Koenig, R., M. Nelson, J. Barnhill and D. Miner. 2002. Fertilizer management for grass and grass-legume mixtures. Utah State University Extension
Mahler, Robert, and Steven Guy. 2002. Northern Idaho Fertilizer Guide. Spring Canola. CIS 1012.
Mahler, Robert. 2002. Northern Idaho Fertilizer Guide - Soft White Spring Wheat. CIS 1101.
Mahler, Robert. 2002. Northern Idaho Fertilizer Guide - Spring Barley. CIS 920.
Savell, S., and K.J. Reddy. 2002. Water quality monitoring criteria to develop Total Maximum Daily Load process: Nitrate. In Proceedings of Watershed Management to Meet Emerging Total Maximum Daily Load Regulations, American Society of Agricultural Engineers, Fort Worth,Texas, p. 435-438.
Stark, Jeffery, and Brad Brown. 2002. Southern Idaho Fertilizer Guide -Irrigated Alfalfa. Idaho Cooperative Extension System. CIS No. 827.
Sullivan, D.M., A.I. Bary, D.R. Thomas, S.C. Fransen, and C.G. Cogger. 2002. Food waste compost effects on fertilizer nitrogen efficiency, available nitrogen, and tall fescue yield. Soil Sci. Soc. Am J. 66:154-161.
Thompson, T.L., T.A. Doerge, and R.E. Godin. 2002. Subsurface drip irrigation and fertigation of broccoli: I. Yield, quality, and nitrogen uptake. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 66:186-192.
Thompson, T.L., T.A. Doerge, and R.E. Godin. 2002. Subsurface drip irrigation and fertigation of broccoli: II. Agronomic, economic, and environmental outcomes. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 66:178-185.
Weinert, T., W.L. Pan, M.R.Moneymaker, G.S. Santo, and R.G. Stevens. 2002. Nitrogen recycling by non-leguminous winter cover crops to reduce leaching in potato rotations. Agron. J. 94:365-372.