12FPC119Q0054_Amendment_003_Attachment_3_PA340_CoverCropJobSheet_Fields2_4_5_6_7_9_07_22_2019.pdf

PA340 – Cover Crop Implementation Requirements

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DEFINITION Grasses, legumes, and forbs planted for seasonal vegetative cover.

PURPOSE(s): (Check at least one and all that apply) ☐ Reduce erosion from wind and water.

☐ Maintain or increase soil health and organic matter content.

☐ Reduce water quality degradation by utilizing excessive soil nutrients. (scavenging)

☐ Suppress excessive weed pressures and break pest cycles.

☐ Improve soil moisture use efficiency.

☐ Minimize soil compaction.

PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS: Cover Crop Management The following table provides cover crop information for each field. Mixtures are described one individual species per line. Add species to total the 100% mix rate.

Seeding Seeding Termination Date Seeding Termination Field # Acres Species Rate Date or Range Method Method (lbs/ac) Stage (Table 3)1

1. Seeding date ranges are listed in Table 3 of the Cover Crop 340 Practice Guide. Use FALL SEEDING DATE for Erosion Reduction Purpose

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PA340 – Cover Crop Implementation Requirements

Additional Specifications: As applicable describe any planned nutrient applications, and/or haying or grazing activities

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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

Control growth of the cover crop to reduce competition from volunteer plants and shading.

Control weeds in cover crops by mowing or by using other pest management techniques.

Control soil moisture depletion by selecting water efficient plant species and terminating the cover crop before excessive transpiration.

Evaluate the cover crop to determine if the cover crop is meeting the planned purpose(s). If the cover crop is not meeting the purpose(s) adjust the management, change the species of cover crop, or choose a different technology.

NRCS Use Only Date

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Approved By: Date

Certification Statement:

I certify that implementation of this conservation practice is complete, meets criteria for the stated purpose(s), and meets the NRCS conservation practice standard and specifications.

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Amendment 3 Attachment 3 PA340_GRP Juniata Solictation 12FPC119Q0054 Forage and Biomass Planting for the State of Pennslyvania, USDA NRCS