Conservation cover definition

Conservation cover means that if a tract of agricultural land has not been plowed or used for growing row crops at any time within the prior 15 years, it shall be classified as agricultural land under conservation cover.
Conservation cover means that if a tract of agricultural land has not been plowed or used for growing row crops at any time within 15 years prior to January 1, 1981, it shall be classified as agricul- tural land under conservation cover.
Conservation cover. The Lessee shall plant and maintain acreage in field corners to perennial vegetative cover in reduce soil erosion and sedimentation, improve water quality, and create or enhance wildlife habitat. Cover Crops: Within 15 days following the harvest of any low residue crops on the lease premises, the Lessee shall plant and irrigate, at their sole expense, a cover crop of wheat or other cereal grain with a minimum seeding of 50 pounds per acre or the Lessee may fall seed alfalfa. Low residue crops are those that will not have enough residue remaining to meet or exceed the over-winter levels as required in the crop residue section below. When taking out the cover crop in the spring, the Lessee must delay tillage until 5 days or less before crops are planted during February and March, and 10 days or less before crops are planted during April or later. Crop Residue (irrigated): The Lessee shall maintain the following crop residue levels during the critical erosion period (November - May) to conserve soil moisture, increase soil infiltration, reduce soil loss, and improve soil tilth. Residue will be measured using the line and point method. Minimum lbs/acre 1,000 of small grain residue. 1,200 of corn residue. 900 of Sudan grass residue.

Examples of Conservation cover in a sentence

  • Boundary fences or road fences are not included.12.84(9) Conservation cover.

Related to Conservation cover

  • Resource conservation means the reduction in the use of water, energy, and raw materials. (Minn. Stat. § 115A.03, Subd. 26a)

  • Pollution means pollution or contamination of the atmosphere or of any water land or other tangible property;

  • Rehabilitation means the repair, renovation, alteration or reconstruction of any building or structure, pursuant to the Rehabilitation Subcode, N.J.A.C. 5:23-6.

  • Conservation easement means that term as defined in section 2140 of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.2140.