CNMP Land Treatment / Nutrient Management

Integrated Pest Management Plan

Ohio Checklist – July 2011

Name of Operation
Name of Producer
Farm / Tract Number
Technical Service Provider
Date IPMP Developed By:
Checklist Completed By:

This checklist is intended to be used by producers, NRCS employees and/or CCAs to determine if anIntegrated Pest Management Plan has all the necessary information (deliverables) as required by the Statement of Work. Ohio policy dictates that the Ohio Integrated Pest Management Plan Template be used to develop the plan.

Yes / No / NA / Section 1. Background and Site Information
Is the farm contact information on page 1 correct?
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Have the appropriate signatures been obtained on pages 1-2 ?
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1.1General Description of Operation.
Does the information adequately describe:
Type of operation (row crop, specialty crop, organic, etc)
Size of the operation
Types of crops grown
How the crops are grown (high tunnel, raised beds, fields, etc)
Existing method of irrigating crops (if applicable)
If organic – describe any restrictions or considerations
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Producer Objectives
Are the producer objectives identified?
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1.2Sampling, Calibration and Other Statements
This section should address…
Soil testing procedure and frequency
Fertilizer / chemical application equipment calibration statement
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1.3Resource Concerns.
This section should adequately describe and concerns about soil (erosion, soil quality, nutrient balance), water (quality and quantity), air (odor control, chemical drift), plants, and animals. Were all the concerns/problems identified, and located?
Comments:
Yes / No / NA / Section 2. Pest Management History and Inventory:
2.1 Map(s) of Production Area.
Are there maps and/or aerial photos in this section locating chemical storage and equipment?
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2.2Historical Pest Management Information:
Does this section adequately describe any history of
Significant insects, weeds and diseases by crop and location
Typically used insecticides, herbicides and fungicides for this operation
Any invasive or herbicide resistant weeds.
Any historical use of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) to control pests
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2.3Historical Beneficial Predators, Parasites and Pollinators:
Does this section adequately describe:
Intentional or unintentional use of beneficial predators or parasites.
Locations of pollinator habitat or food plots
Comments:
Yes / No / NA / Section 3. Farmstead Safety
3.4 Chemical Handling
Does this section adequately describe how farm chemical be stored and handled?
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3.5Pesticide Safety Tips:
Does this section contain Pesticide Safety Tips?
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3.6IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Does this section give information on what to do in case of an emergency?
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Yes / No / NA / Section 4. Land Treatment
4.1Map(s) of Fields and Conservation Practices
Does this section include
Conservation plan map with fields, practices and existing buffers
Map or aerial photo identifying environmentally sensitive area including…

Streams
Drains
Surface waters
Wetlands
Wells
Waterways

Map or aerial photo identifying sensitive wildlife or pollinator habitat and food plots
Map or aerial photo identifying potential off-target drift areas
Any other pertinent maps or photos
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4.2Land Treatment Conservation Practices
Are existing and planned land treatment practicesidentified by NRCS practice headings with brief narratives for all land that will be irrigated? Are quantities of each practice and a schedule of installation included?
If the IPM developer is not a certified planner, Section 4 must be reviewed and approved by a certified planner or a ToolKit plan can be inserted here.
Comments:
4.3Land Treatment Conservation Practices
Are existing and planned land treatment practicesidentified by NRCS practice headings with brief narratives for all land that will be irrigated? Are quantities of each practice and a schedule of installation included?
If the IPM developer is not a certified planner, Section 4 must be reviewed and approved by a certified planner or a ToolKit plan can be inserted here.
Comments:
4.4Planned Monitoring Guidelines: (Narrative Format)
Does this section contain a narrative description of planned activities the producer has agreed to do to monitor pests? These should include:
List of crops to be maintained
Scouting for insects (both beneficial and pest), disease, weeds with dates and results;
Other methods of monitoring and results, such as pheromone traps
Comments
4.5Planned Monitoring Guidelines: (Table Format)
Does this section contain a description of planned activities (in table format) the producer has agreed to do to monitor pests? These should include:
List of crops to be maintained
Scouting for insects (both beneficial and pest), disease, weeds with dates and results;
Other methods of monitoring and results, such as pheromone traps
Comments:
Yes / No / NA / Section 5 Soil and Risk Assessment Analysis
5.1Soil Information
Are there soils maps with legends, soils descriptions, and a soils inventory?
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5.2Predicted Soil Erosion
Have soil loss calculations using RUSLE2 been completed for each contracted field? Are predominate soil types and average slopes listed?
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5.3Pesticide Assessment (Win-PST) Reports
Does this section contain WIN-PST or NAPRA reports for all pesticides used?
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Yes / No / NA / Section 6 Nutrient Management
6.3Soil Test Data
Are there current soil test reports for each contracted field
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6.5Planned Crops and Fertilizer Recommendations
This section is must state that nutrients will be applied according to currents soil tests and the Tri-State Fertility Guide.
Comments:
Yes / No / NA / Section 9 Mandatory Recordkeeping Forms
9.2 Mandatory Recordkeeping:
Are the following forms present?
Pest Management Record Form
General Scouting Report Form
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General Comments: