Agriculture Workgroup Publications
Agricultural Ditch Management BMP Expert Panel Report
Publication date:This report review the available science on the nutrient and sediment removal efficiencies associated with agricultural ditch best management practices.
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Cropland Irrigation BMP Expert Panel Report
Publication date:This report details the work done by the Cropland Irrigation Expert Panel to improve the BMP definition and efficiency values for cropland irrigation, create unique BMP definitions and recommendations for three different cropland irrigation categories, and investigate differences in BMP efficiencies and irrigation practices across regions.
Recommendations Regarding Agricultural Stormwater Management Practices
Publication date:This report offers recommendations on agricultural stormwater management practices throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed and their implementation in Phase 6 of the Watershed Model.
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Turkey Litter Generation and Nutrient Content for use in Phase 6 Watershed Model
Publication date:This report compiles data on Virginia's turkey production and litter nutrient content for use in Phase 6 of the Chesapeake Bay Program's Watershed Model.
Recommendations for Establishing Evaluation Standards for Roadside Transect Surveys in Agriculture
Publication date:An assessment of roadside transect (i.e., windshield) survey accuracy was performed to determine the suitability of this method to identify agricultural conservation practices for credit in the Chesapeake Bay Program’s Watershed Model.
Manure Incorporation and Injection Practices
Publication date:WQGIT approved final report from the Manure Incorporation and Injection Expert Panel.
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