Lesson 32: Post-application self-inspection checklist

Lesson 32: Post-application Self-inspection Checklist

Farm:

Field #:

Facility ID:

Inspected by:

Date:

Time: am/pm

Manure Level
Manure level today: ft.	Last Observation Date:	Date:
Distance below overflow/spillway: ft.	Last Observation Date:	Date:
Approximate percent filled: %		Date:
Land Application Site/Field
Date of last application even:	Time: am/pm
Application rate: gal/ac or acre-in

Item Yes/No Corrective Action Taken/Planned?

Are there soggy or damp areas at the edge of application site?
Yes
No

Are there signs that manure runoff has left the field edge?
Yes
No

Does surface water diversions have adequate depth?
Yes
No

Are diversions properly vegetated to minimize erosion?
Yes
No

Are diversion outlets properly stabilized and maintained?
Yes
No

Following application, are there areas of ponded manure?
Yes
No

Are there areas in the field that received excess manure or litter application?
Yes
No

Is there a reason for the overapplication? (spillage, equipment malfunction, leak)
Yes
No

Are there bare areas in field that are inconsistent with cropping or fertilization patterns?
Yes
No

Are there leaks from permanently installed application equipment, risers, or pipe?
Yes
No

Are temporary manure stockpiles properly covered?
Yes
No

Item	Yes/No	Corrective Action Taken/Planned?
Are there soggy or damp areas at the edge of application site?	Yes No
Are there signs that manure runoff has left the field edge?	Yes No
Does surface water diversions have adequate depth?	Yes No
Are diversions properly vegetated to minimize erosion?	Yes No
Are diversion outlets properly stabilized and maintained?	Yes No
Following application, are there areas of ponded manure?	Yes No
Are there areas in the field that received excess manure or litter application?	Yes No
Is there a reason for the overapplication? (spillage, equipment malfunction, leak)	Yes No
Are there bare areas in field that are inconsistent with cropping or fertilization patterns?	Yes No
Are there leaks from permanently installed application equipment, risers, or pipe?	Yes No
Are temporary manure stockpiles properly covered?	Yes No

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