Browsing by Author "Everett, Leslie"

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    Fields to streams: managing water in rural landscapes Part 1: Water shaping the landscape
    (University of Minnesota Extension, 2015) Lewandowski, Ann; Everett, Leslie; Lenhart, Chris; Terry, Karen; Origer, Mark; Moore, Richard
    Fields to Streams details connections between land use, runoff, and water quality in rural landscapes. The two-part book highlights practices to improve and protect rural streams and shows how land management can affect the rate of runoff that shapes them. The publication was prepared for landowners, land managers, and the conservation professionals who work with them to help them talk about and address local watershed issues. It draws on research from Minnesota and Iowa, providing concise explanations and graphics to highlight concepts and practices. Part One, "Water Shaping the Landscape," explains the role of Minnesota's geology, changing rainfall, and land management practices in altering the amount and timing of runoff reaching and shaping streams and rivers. Part Two, "Managing Sediment and Water," describes practices for managing crops, drainage systems, surface runoff, wetlands, impoundments, and stream corridors to reduce peak flows and lessen the amount of streambank, bluff, and ravine erosion.
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    Fields to streams: managing water in rural landscapes Part 2: Managing sediment and water
    (University of Minnesota Extension, 2015) Lewandowski, Ann; Everett, Leslie; Lenhart, Chris; Terry, Karen; Origer, Mark; Moore, Richard
    Fields to Streams details connections between land use, runoff, and water quality in rural landscapes. The two-part book highlights practices to improve and protect rural streams and shows how land management can affect the rate of runoff that shapes them. The publication was prepared for landowners, land managers, and the conservation professionals who work with them to help them talk about and address local watershed issues. It draws on research from Minnesota and Iowa, providing concise explanations and graphics to highlight concepts and practices. Part One, "Water Shaping the Landscape," explains the role of Minnesota's geology, changing rainfall, and land management practices in altering the amount and timing of runoff reaching and shaping streams and rivers. Part Two, "Managing Sediment and Water," describes practices for managing crops, drainage systems, surface runoff, wetlands, impoundments, and stream corridors to reduce peak flows and lessen the amount of streambank, bluff, and ravine erosion.
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    Fields to Streams: Managing Water in Rural Landscapes. Part One, Water Shaping the Landscape
    (Water Resources Center, University of Minnesota Extension, 2015) Lewandowski, Ann; Everett, Leslie; Lenhart, Chris; Terry, Karen; Origer, Mark; Moore, Richard
    Fields to Streams: Managing Water in Rural Landscapes, is a new publication from Extension Water Resources, that details connections between land use, runoff, and water quality in rural landscapes. The two-part book highlights practices to improve and protect rural streams and shows how land management can affect the rate of runoff that shapes them. The publication was prepared for landowners, land managers, and the conservation professionals who work with them to help them talk about and address local watershed issues. Fields to Streams draws on research from Minnesota and Iowa, providing concise explanations and extensive graphics to highlight concepts and practices. Part One, Water Shaping the Landscape, explains the role of Minnesota's geology, changing rainfall, and land management practices in altering the amount and timing of runoff reaching and shaping streams and rivers.
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    Fields to Streams: Managing Water in Rural Landscapes. Part Two, Managing Sediment and Water
    (Water Resources Center, University of Minnesota Extension, 2015) Lewandowski, Ann; Everett, Leslie; Lenhart, Chris; Terry, Karen; Origer, Mark; Moore, Richard
    Fields to Streams: Managing Water in Rural Landscapes, is a new publication from Extension Water Resources, that details connections between land use, runoff, and water quality in rural landscapes. The two-part book highlights practices to improve and protect rural streams and shows how land management can affect the rate of runoff that shapes them. The publication was prepared for landowners, land managers, and the conservation professionals who work with them to help them talk about and address local watershed issues. Fields to Streams draws on research from Minnesota and Iowa, providing concise explanations and extensive graphics to highlight concepts and practices. Part Two, Managing Sediment and Water, describes practices for managing crops, drainage systems, surface runoff, wetlands, impoundments, and stream corridors to reduce peak flows and lessen the amount of streambank, bluff, and ravine erosion.
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    Livestock Farm Phosphorus Import/Export Analysis and Strategies for Phosphorus Management
    (University of Minnesota Extension, 2015) Everett, Leslie; Pepin, Randy
    Objective of this project is to measure farm-gate phosphorus (P) import/export balances on Minnesota dairy farms and beef feedlots, identify imbalance sources, and examine strategies for reducing excess soil test phosphorus (STP) buildup. When livestock farms are land-limited relative to manure-P STP can rise, increasing dissolved and particulate P in runoff, and increasing algae growth in rivers and lakes. Detailed spreadsheet analyses of P imports and exports on fourteen dairy and five beef feedlots collected where there was expectation of excess P imports over exports. Excess P ranged from less than 1 to 130 kg ha-1 year-1. Feed and fertilizer were the largest P import sources with feed supplements usually the largest. There were case studies developed in four management areas: 1. Feed management: reduce ration P to National Research Council recommendations, and reduce feed waste. 2. Herd management: breed all heifers to freshen at 22-24 months, and reduce heifer inventory. 3. Crop management: increase crop yields and forage quality, and base P fertilizer applications (including starter) on university guidelines. 4. Manure management: transport manure to distant low STP fields, sell manure, and incorporate manure to conserve nitrogen (N), allowing reduced application rates to meet crop N requirements. Case studies presented at 21 workshops to dairy farms, beef feedlots, and agricultural professionals. Almost half of producer attendees stated their operations are likely out of balance; most are considering adopting one or more of the strategies presented. The case studies posted on completion at the UMN Extension website at z.umn.edu/manure.
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    Nutrient Management Planner for Minnesota Version 4.0
    (University of Minnesota Extension, 2012-07) Blanchet, Kevin; King, Jeff; St. Ores, Jeff; Everett, Leslie; Lewandowski, Ann
    For use with Windows 7 and Access 2010. This Microsoft Access program is designed to assist in developing an annual field-specific nutrient management plan. However Version 4.0 also contains most forms and information needed to assemble long range strategic nutrient management plans including Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMP)s. A nutrient management plan is comprised of several components (see Table 1) that provide guidance for making sound management decisions on location, rate, timing, form, and method of nutrient application. Crop recommendations generated by this software program are based upon published information from the University of Minnesota Extension Service and are consistent with the USDA-NRCS-Minnesota 590 (Nutrient Management) Standard. UM recommended field corn N rates assume use of Nitrogen BMPs. The Nutrient Management Planner software can be used for basic crop nutrient management for producers or to develop plans that meet requirements of USDA-NRCS Programs. Additional requirements may need to be complied with for state and local regulations. Nutrient Management Planner was developed jointly by the University of Minnesota Extension Service and the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service