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ORDINANCE NO. 108
PERMIT NO. 82-5
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PERMIT FOR PLOWING GRASSLAND
APPLICANT NAME: &ef.z. - , J c.., -0,K� -- , ,,,re" c E
,ADDRESS: eo7 �(,..x ,--6-; ,/o vi
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY TO BE CULTIVATED (Map delineating
' the proposed land use change attached) :
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APPROVED SOIL CONSERVATION PLAN ATTACHED. '2 cy)
PERMIT ISSUED BY THE CLERK TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF WELD COUNTY, COLORADO. vI/7 "[
Weld County Clerk & Recorder
and Clerk to the Board
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'7� Deputy County C1 Clerk
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This permit is issued pursuant to Weld County Ordinance No. 108
adopted by the Weld County Board of County Commissioners
on May 19, 1982, and requiring the issuance of permits for
the plowout and cultivation of grassland. Pursuant to Ordi-
nance No . 108, the landowner is required to follow a conserva-
tion plan approved by the local Conservation District Board.
The landowner is advised to contact the local Soil Conserva-
tion District Board for any amendments or updates to the
Conservation Plan .
RECORDERS MEMORAN DJ
AT THE TIME OF RECORDATION, THIS IN-
820286 STRUMENT WAS FOUND TO RE INADEQUATE
FOR THE BEST PHOTOGRAPHIC REPRODUCTION
BECAUSE OF ILLEGIBILITY, CARBON OR PHOTO
COPY. DISCOLORED PAPER, ETC.
West Greeley Soil Conservation District
2. P.O. Box 86 - Greeley, Colorado 80632
RESOURCE OR LAND USE PLAN REVIEW
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sr, NAME: Alvin Stecklein
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t Ault, Colorado 80610
LEGAL DE All t
Section 23 township 7 North Range 62 West
NA; Section 26 It " " " " "
NE3 Section 13 " 9 " " 64 "
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DATE OF REVIEW:
October 12, 1982
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CO Z ACREAGE BY LAND USE:
ti. Non-Irrigated Cropland 897 acres, Non- Irrigated Pasutre and Hayland 35 acres,
Other Land 3acres.
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Mr. Stecklein is making request for plan approval to break-out 572 acres
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L; ¢ grassland to Non- Irrigated cropland. The attached conservation plan
provides for the proper treatment of that cropland if followed.
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West Greeley Soil Conservation District Board
BY: ci'N/!Et."
CONSERVATION - DEVELOPMENT - SELF GOVERNMENT
SGS-G ON i-68
RFv. 7-72 _ e OPERATOR Alvin Stecklein
RECORL COOPERATORS DECISIONS 4iSTED BY R. Miller`
AND PROGRESS IN APPLICATION DATE Sept. 1982
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PLANNED APPLIEU
FIELD MONTH LAND USE AND TREATMENT
NO. AMOUNT YEAR AMOUNT AND
YEAR
Conservation Treatment Unit #1
Fields: 1,2,i,4,b, 7,8,9,11,12 = 897 Acieb
NON IRRIGATED CROPLAND
All 897 ac 83 CONSERVATION CROPPING SYSTEM:
A cropping system of winter wheat or small
grain and fallow will be established with
each in alternating strips.
All 897 ac. 83 CROP RESIDUE USE:
Crop residue will be allowed to remain on or
near the soil surface to protect the field
curing the critical erosioi, peL iud Nuvembet
April annually. Crop residues will be mai n—
Ldicied with subsurfaee tillage implemento ouch
as sweeps, chisels, and rod weeders. The
rpqichip amounts needed to maintain soil to
tolerance limits are shown on the attached
ScS Cons-7 form for each field.
All 897 ac. 83 CONSERVATION TILLAGE SYSTEMS:
A sytem of minimum tillage will be established
by limiting the number of tillage operations1
to those essential to control weeds„improve'
soil aeriation, permeability, and tilth.
8ATeps, rudweedeL s or sLrdighL alia,iked
chisel implements will be used. Tillage
operations will be limited so that residue
amounts in CROP RESIDUE USE can be obtained.
Field widths will be reduced by installing
strips across fields as follows:
-I 165 ac. 83 450 foot wide strips running East to West
will be established alternating small grain
and fallow.
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RECORL COOPERATORS DECISIONS . ASTED BY R Miller
ANfI PROC,RFSS IN APPI ICATION DATE Sep;t 1982
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PLANNED APPLIED
FIELD MONTH LAND USE AND TREATMENT
NO. AMOUNT YEAR AMOUNT AND
YEAR
9 88ac. 83 6 strips 416 feet in width running
East to West will be established.
11 159 ac. 83 6 strips 433 feet in width running Norht
to South will be established.
12 160 ac. 83 East- West strips 660 feet in width will
be established.
8,7 246 ac. Wind Striperopping will be maintained
to reduce potential wind erosion losses.• CONSERVATION TREATMENT UNIT #2
NON-IRRIGATED PASTURE AND HAYLAND
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Field 10 - 35 ac.
10 35 ac. 83 Pasture and Hayland Management:
Grazing or haying will be performed at
times that will produce best quality forage.
Gutting or grazing should maintain 3-4-
minimum stubble height and grazing should
not begin in summer until 4-6" of new
growth has occured.
CONSERVATION TREATMENT UNIT #3
OTHER LAND
Field 5
No treatment planned or needed.
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INSTRUCTIONS
PLANNING AND APPLICATION RECORD
FOR STUBBLE MULCHING
Field Number or Name-Field designation as shown on the Conservation Plan Map.
Acres-From the Conservation Plan Map.
Soil of Major Hazard-The major soil of the field, or the soil of greatest hazard if it is more
significant to the field than the major soil.
Wind Erodibility Soil Group (WEG)-Determined by soils from Guide for Determining Adequate
Wind Erosion Control Systems (Guide) for the Work Unit or County location of the field.
Width of Exposure-The furthest distance the prevailing wind travels over the vulnerable part
of the field.
Specifications-Determined by use of appropriate Soil Loss tables from the Guide. This is
determined in pounds of flat small grain residue equivalent. (If crops other than small
grains are grown, this figure must be converted to the grown crop by use of the Chart
to Determine the Amount of Residue of Various Crops Needed to Equal a Given Amount
of Flat Small Grain Stubble from the Guide.)
Application-This becomes a record by years of each field at planting time, or other appropriate
time such as the late fall when new growth has reached its maximum before going dor-
mant for the winter. Enter the amount of all residues on the soil surface, whether
fallowed or tilled, or of stubble standing from the previous crop. This should be con-
verted to flat small grain stubble equivalent. If a part of a field is cropped and the
remainder is fallowed, residue amounts should be entered from both areas.
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Soil Conservation Service
COLORADO-ALL FIELD OFFICES ru.8G�3
Section IV
March, 1978 .I
STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS
for
Pasture and Hayland Management (Code 510)Standard
Definition: Proper treatment and use of pastureland.
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Purpose: To prolong life of desirable forage species; to maintain or T'— H
improve the quality and quantity of forage; and to protect the soil, (
and reduce water loss. =>
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Where applicable: On all pasture and hayland.
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Planning Considerations
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I. Fertilization •
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A. Fertilize to meet the needs of the plants or the economic z
objective of the producer. 7 V
B. Specific fertilizer recommendations should be based on soil -•- Fdl '`
or tissue analysis. General recommendations can be made using
the following guidance:
Lbs. 1/ Lbs. 2/ ' Lbs. 3/
Species N/ton P205/ton K20/ton s.
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Cool season grass 30 10 50
Grass-legume 25 15 60 E
Forage sorghums 40 15 60 E
Alfalfa & other 15 50
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properly inoculated
legumes
1/ Organic matter is a major key to estimating available nitrogen. Moun- c: r"
tain regions of Colorado are high in organic matter, but decomposition is CM
extremely slow because of low temperatures. Soils of the eastern slopes
are low in organic matter, but decomposition is rapid. This indicates
that most pasture and haylands of Colorado will respond to nitrogen in
proportion to the amount applied.
2/ In general, laboratory soil tests indicate adequate available phos-
phorus for medium to high tonage of grass production. For grass-legume
mixtures or solid legume stands, a good response from P05 should occur.
3/ Unless a laboratory soil analysis indicates the need for K20, this
element should not be recommended due to the abundance of available
potassium present in most of the Colorado soils.
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C. Nitrogen should be applied in split applications for improved
efficiency. 114,
1I. Rotation Grazing
A. Grazing units should be approximately equal in size. Small
pastures may be grouped to form a grazing unit within a system. L
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B. The grazing-recovery period should not exceed 30 days for E�' =
optics: stn forage quality.
C. When forage is grazed down to the minimum recommended height,
cattle should be moved.
D. Clip uneven growth down to the recommended height to prevent
spot grazing.
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E. A one herd-three unit system furnishes a simple hut adequate
grazing system. Grazing 7-10 days and resting 14-20 days is
a go::I rule of thumb.
III. Other Management Considerations
A. Hay harvest should be based on the stage of growth. Continuous
cutting at an immature stage will cause the stand to deteriorate
prematurely due to a continuous reduction of food reserves in
the roots. A`
B. Varying the ratio of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer can Nagy r'•
be uses' to manipulate the ratio of grasses and legumes.
C. Stocking rates vary with climate, soil, type of forage, avail-
able moisture, and degree of management. Observation and
local experience are the best guides for determining stocking
rates but the• following can be used for guidance:
1. Approximately 1 AUM per 1000 lbs. of air cured forage •
produced.
2. Non-irrigated pasture in Colorado (average year) produces
from 1500 - 3500 lbs. per acre.
3. Irrigated pastures produce from 4000 - 16,000 lbs. per
acre depending on climate and management.
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Specifications
I. Minimum Grazing or Cutting Heights
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A. Pastureland • t
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Minimum Height Prior Minimum Height During
Species to beginning grazing growing season
(inches) (inches) ''
Maintenance 1/ Optimum 2/ Maintenance 1/ Optimum 2/
Alkali Sacaton 5 8 3 5
Brome, smooth 5 8 3 4 i
Fescue, Meadow 5 8 3 5 f
Fescue, Tall 5 8 3 5lat
Fescue, Hard 4 5 2 4
Foxtail, creeping meadow 5 10 3 5
Kentucky bluegrass 3 5 2 4
Indiangrass 12 18 6 10 r`'
Orchardgrass 5 8 3 5
Redtop 4 6 3 4
Reed canarygrass 12 18 4 6
Russian wildrye 4 6 3 5
Sideoats grama 4 5 2 4 Vnr
Switchgrass 12 18 8 10 :;x,
Timothy 4 6 2 4
Sedge, Nebraska 3 5 2 4
r1/ Wheatgrass 5 8 3 5
Siberian, Pubescent
Western, Intermediate
Slender
Wheatgrass Crested 4 6 2 4
Wheatgrass, Tall 8 12 5 8 an.
Cicer Milkvetch 6 10 3 4
Alfalfa 6 10 3 4
1/These heights will allow maintenance of the stand.
2/These heights will provide maximum yields when other plant requirements are
met.
B. Hayland
Growth stage for Minimum cutting
Species quality hay heights
Alfalfa Early bloom stage 3" L.
Grass-Legume When grass is in boot- 3"
stage or legume in
. early bloom r{A
Tall grasses Boot stage 4" r
Mid-Grasses Boot stage 3"
,'a4tto./ The last cutting should be timed to allow for a two to four week regrowth
period before the average first killing frost.
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C. Pastures for special use: ,L'salj(1
Grasses such as Crested wheatgrass and Pubescent wheatgrass are
commonly used for early spring grazing until other forage is
available. Realizing that production on the pasture will be
reduced, acceptable management can be accomplished by heavy
grazing for short periods during the spring, followed by defer-
ment the remainder of the year. During the grazing period,
sufficient growth should be left to protect the soil from wind
and water erosion. This provision will be restricted to apply
between April 1st and June 1st .
II. Required Management Considerations
A. Observe recommended grazing heights shown in item I of these
specifications. �.....
B. Practice weed control if weeds are significantly inhibiting
the growth of desirable species.
1. Chemical - Colorado Weed Control Handbook will be used
for recommendations.
2. Mechanical - Mow or shred weeds when they become signi-
ficantly taller than the desirable plants. Do not shred EEM�*w•
shorter than minimum recommended harvesting heights.
C. Livestock water will he available in each grazing unit. {N{ �
D. Rotation grazing is required on irrigated pastures unless
the use is for early spring grazing, fall grazing or other
"Special use" acceptable to the designated technician.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Soil Conservation Service TECHNICAL GUIDE
Colorado Section IV
April 1977
Standards and Specifications
CONSERVATION CROPPING SYSTEM
(Code 328)
Standard
Definition
Growing crops in combination with needed cultural and management
measures. Cropping systems include rotations that contain grasses
and legumes as well as rotations in which the desired benefits are
achieved without the use of such crops.
Purpose
To improve or maintain good physical condition of the soil ; protect
the soil during periods when erosion usually occurs; help control
weeds , insects , and diseases ; and meet the need and desire of farmers
for an economic return.
Where applicable
On all cropland and on certain recreation and wildlife land.
Specifications
1 . Dry Cropland
a. A cropping sequence will be applied that will provide adequate
residue for protection from wind and water erosion.
b. Crop residues will be managed in such a way that soil loss is
held to an acceptable amount.
c. The Universal Soil-Loss Equation and Wind Erosion Formula will
be used to determine adequacy of the cropping system.
2. Irrigated Cropland
a. Soil Condition Rating Indices for Irrigated Crops , Agronomy
Technical Note #52 dated March 1977, will be used to determine the
adequacy of the cropping sequence and soil fertility management.
L b. Crop• residues will be managed in accordance with Crop Residue
Use Specifications.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Technical Guide
Soil Conservation Service Section IV
Colorado • All Field Offices
•
October 1981
STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS
CROP RESIDUE USE - (ac.) 344
Definition B. Each field will be evaluated for
potential wind and water erosion
Using plant residues to protect using the Wind Erosion Curves and
cultivated fields during critical the Universal Soil Loss Equation.
erosion periods.
C. If only one of the erosion
Purpose hazards (wind or water) is signifi—
cant, th land treatment
To conserve soil moisture, increase plannedsothaterosion i
from
soil infiltration, reduce soil loss, wind nor water will exceed the
and improve soil tilth. designated "T" value for that soil.
Condition where practice applies D. If both wind and water erosion
are significant in a given field,
On land where crop residues are land treatment shall be planned so
produced. that the total soil loss from wind
Specifications and water does not exceed the desig-
nated "T" value.
I. Non-Irrigated Small Grain - Use E. If the treatment is planned to
the "Guide for Wind Erosion Control control wind erosion the technician
on Cropland" or Agronomy Note #53 will record (I) the amount of
for guidance on amounts of residue residue required on the soil surface
required on the soil surface during at planting time, (2) the unshel—
the critical wind erosion season. tered distance usually described as
This will normally be considered as field width perpendicular to the
the amount of flat small grain prevailing winds, (3) rough—
stubble equivalent residue after the ness factor, i.e. , unridged.
planting operation.
F. If the treatment is planned
A. To calculate residue require-
primarily
rosion,
ments, average the annual soil loss thet l e
echnicianowilldevelopalterna-
for the entire rotation or wheat- tives in accordance with the
fallow cropping system. This method Universal Soil Loss Equation for (1)
will show the benefits of residue length of slope (2) cropping
management for the entire cropping management factor and (3) erosion
system. If this method is used the control practice factor.
wind erosion curves will determine
the amount of residue needed but in
no case will the minimum requirement
be less than 500 lbs. per acre of
flat small grain stubble equivalent
at planting time.
TGN #178
344-2 Crop Residue Use
G. Planning Considerations
1 . Subsurface tillage equipment such as sweeps, blades and
rodweeders should be used for most tillage operations.
2. Chemical weed control to reduce the number of tillage operations
a is beneficial in managing the residue.
3. Reducing field widths is an effective way to reduce the need for
large amounts of crop residue.
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4. When inadequate residue is produced the soil surface will be
a ridged by chiseling or listing.
II. Non—Irrigated Sorghums
Y
A. Pounds of residue required through the critical wind erosion period
r Y (November-May).
Y
w L; Minimun Required
Crop and Spacing Residue
v z
1. Drilled sorghums on row 7504E
Y spacing of 20" or less
_; 2. Forage sorghum on 1000#
w = 20" — 40" rows
Ci
Z 3. Grain sorghum on
150044
20" — 40" rows
y 'r
When the above residue requirements are met, the
practice
adequate to hold the soil loss to the acceptable 'T' levelwill be considered
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n B. Planning Considerations
-. _ 1 . The above amounts of residue will be left on the soil surface
through May or until spring seedbed preparation which usually
occurs in early April. Spring seedbed preparation should result
in a ridged surface for wind erosion protection.
2. When inadequate residue is produced the soil surface will be
ridged by chiseling or listing. Soils coarser than sandy loam
usually require listing to provide satisfactory surface
roughness.
3. Grazing will be restricted on machine harvested crops when
marginal amounts of residue are produced.
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III. Irrigated Crops (n
A. The pounds of residue required on the soil surface during the
critical erosion period are as follows.
Wind Erodibility Drilled Crops
Groups 20" rows or less Row Crops
1 & 2 1500 2500
3 & 4 1000 1750
5, 6 & 7 750 1000
B. Critical Erosion Periods (Modified for Necessary tillage)
1. W.E.G. 's 1&2 Sprinkler Irrigated - Maintain the required amounts
of residue until the planted crop has enough growth to protect
the soil.
2. Gravity Irrigated Row Crops - Maintain the required amounts of
residue as long as feasible after harvest. The cropping system
and method of irrigation are to be considered. If fall plowing
destroys the residue, the field will be left rough and cloddy
until spring seedbed preparation, (about March 1st as a
minimum).
TGN #178 USDA/SCS/COLORADO/ 10/81
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