NR 120.14(9)(b)1.b. b. Use of crop consulting services for the purpose of preparing and implementing an integrated crop management plan for not more than 3 years per operation. To be eligible for cost-sharing, consultants shall meet the certification requirements in ch. ATCP 50.

NR 120.14(9)(b)2. 2. Operators shall adhere to the requirements of chs. ATCP 29 and 33 (pesticide use and control and pesticide bulk storage).

NR 120.14(9)(b)3. 3. Licensed commercial pesticide applicators, as described in s. ATCP 29.11, are not eligible for cost-share funding for this practice.

NR 120.14(9)(b)4. 4. Material storage buildings are not eligible for cost-sharing under this subsection.

NR 120.14(9)(c) (c) Standards. The following standards apply under this subsection:

NR 120.14(9)(c)1. 1. NRCS field office technical standard — 595-pest management; January, 1991.

NR 120.14(9)(c)2. 2. Designing Facilities for Pesticide and Fertilizer Containment, MWPS-37, 1st ed. 1991, which is incorporated by reference for this chapter.

NR 120.14 Note Note: Copies of this publication may be inspected at the offices of the department, 101 S. Webster Street, Madison; NRCS; the Secretary of State, 30 W. Mifflin, Madison; and the Legislative Reference Bureau, One E. Main Street, Suite 200, Madison.

NR 120.14(10) (10) Cropland protection cover (green manure).

NR 120.14(10)(a) (a) Description. Cropland protection cover are close-growing grasses, legumes or small grain grown for seasonal protection and soil improvement. This practice shall be implemented using the standard in par. (c).

NR 120.14(10)(b) (b) Conditions.

NR 120.14(10)(b)1. 1. Cost-sharing may be provided for the planting of cover and green manure crops for all of the following purposes:

NR 120.14(10)(b)1.a. a. To control erosion during periods when the major crops do not furnish adequate cover.

NR 120.14(10)(b)1.b. b. To add organic material to the soil.

NR 120.14(10)(b)1.c. c. To improve infiltration, aeration and tilth to the soil.

NR 120.14(10)(b)2. 2. Cost-sharing may only be provided for those fields that contribute to the degradation of water quality as a result of harvesting a crop during the growing season that either leaves the field devoid of residue or lacks enough residue from the harvested crop to provide for adequate surface protection.

NR 120.14(10)(b)3. 3. Cost-sharing may not be provided to a landowner or land operator for both this practice and high residue management systems for the same acreage in the same crop year without prior departmental approval.

NR 120.14(10)(c) (c) Standards. NRCS field office technical guide: 340 — cover and green manure crop (acre); May, 1986.

NR 120.14(11) (11) Intensive grazing management (rotational grazing).

NR 120.14(11)(a) (a) Description. Intensive grazing management is the division of pastures into multiple cells that receive a short but intensive grazing period with high animal density followed by a period suitable to allow for the recovery of the vegetative cover. Rotational grazing systems can correct existing pasturing practices that result in degradation and should replace the practice of summer dry-lots when this practice results in water quality degradation.

NR 120.14(11)(b) (b) Conditions.

NR 120.14(11)(b)1. 1. Cost-sharing may be provided for the installment of rotational grazing systems on croplands, animal lots or pastures that are currently contributing sediments, nutrients or pesticides to a water source. This practice may also be eligible for an animal lot that adversely impacts groundwater or surface water, provided the adverse impacts are adequately addressed through the resulting reduction in animal manure and use of any additional cost-effective best management practices such as clean water diversions.

NR 120.14(11)(b)2. 2. In instances of eligibility due to soil loss or eligibility due to animal lot abandonment, cost-sharing may be provided for:

NR 120.14(11)(b)2.a. a. Practices that would remediate streambank erosion and streambank habitat degradation.

NR 120.14(11)(b)2.b. b. Practices that would exclude livestock from woodlands, wildlife lands and recreational lands.

NR 120.14(11)(b)2.c. c. The establishment of cattle access lanes that are stable and not prone to erosion. This includes cattle crossings either on streams or severely eroded areas.

NR 120.14(11)(b)2.d. d. The development of permanent boundary and main paddock fences. This may include perimeter fencing, lane fencing, portable fencing including gates and electrical connections and supply limited to the immediate area being protected.

NR 120.14(11)(b)2.e. e. The establishment of good seeding stands for pasture and hayland planting.

NR 120.14(11)(b)2.f. f. The development of a watering system including pipeline watering systems, pasture watering systems, wells, spring developments and portable watering systems such as pumps, pipes and tanks. The total cost-share of the watering system may not exceed $2,000 for components listed in this subparagraph.