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pdfPoultry Litter Nutrient Distribution Producer Survey 2020
OMB No. 0535-0264
Approval Expires: 4/30/2022
Project Code:
SurveyId: 5096
United States
Department of
Agriculture
NATIONAL
AGRICULTURAL
STATISTICS
SERVICE
USDA/NASS
9700 Page Avenue, Suite 400
St. Louis, MO 63132-1547
Phone: 1-888-424-7828
Fax: 855-415-3687
Email: NOC-AdministrationNASS@nass.usda.gov
Please make corrections to name, address and ZIP Code, if necessary.
The information you provide will be used for statistical purposes only. Your responses will be kept confidential and any person who willfully
discloses ANY identifiable information about you or your operation is subject to a jail term, a fine, or both. This survey is conducted in
accordance with the Confidential Information Protection provisions of Title V, Subtitle A, Public Law 107-347 and other applicable Federal
laws. For more information on how we protect your information please visit: https://www.nass.usda.gov/confidentiality. Response is
voluntary.
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collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB number is 0535-0264. The time required to
complete this information collection is estimated to average 25 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions,
searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information.
Instructions: This survey should be completed by the person who makes the MOST nutrient management
decisions for this operation.
In 2019, Did this operation produce crops on land that you owned or leased?
xxxx
1
Yes - Continue
3
No - Go to Conclusion on back page
Number of Cropped
Acres
xxxx
1. In 2019, How many OWNED cropped acres did this operation manage?......................................................
xxxx
2. In 2019, How many LEASED cropped acres did this operation manage?......................................................
3. In which county and state is the cropland that this operation manages located?
Include owned and leased acreage
If more than one, please list the top two and the estimated acreage in each county.
County:
xxxx
State:
xxxx
Estimated Acres
xxxx
a. What is the estimated acreage in this county?...............................................................................................
County:
xxxx
State:
xxxx
Estimated Acres
xxxx
b. What is the estimated acreage in this county?...............................................................................................
2
4. In 2019, What were the top three crops this operation managed?
Number of Total
Acres
CROP NAME 1/
Number of Acres
Certified Organic
Number of Acres
Irrigated
Yield
(Bushels per Acre)
xxxx
xxxx
xxxx
xxxx
xxxx
xxxx
xxxx
xxxx
xxxx
xxxx
xxxx
xxxx
xxxx
xxxx
xxxx
1/ Please write double crop acreage on one line, Example: wheat/soybeans
5. What is the most common crop rotation on this operation? Check one.
xxxx
1
Corn, continuous
2
Corn, full-season soybean
3
Corn, wheat, double crop soybean
4
Corn, wheat, double crop beans, vegetables
5
Fruit, vegetable, flower - specify:
6
Other - specify:
xxxx
xxxx
6. Does this operation use the following tillage practices on the cropland it manages:
a. Conventional tillage?
xxxx
3
No
1
Cropland Acres
Yes - On how many cropland acres?..............................................................
xxxx
b. Conservation or minimal tillage?
xxxx
3
No
1
Yes - On how many cropland acres?..............................................................
No
1
Yes - On how many cropland acres?..............................................................
No
1
Yes - specify:xxxx _________________ On how many cropland acres?.........
xxxx
c. No till?
xxxx
3
xxxx
d. Other?
xxxx
3
7. How often does this operation take a soil sample to test soil nutrient levels? Check one.
xxxx
1
Every year
2
Every two years
3
Every three years
4
Other - specify:
xxxx
xxxx
3
8. Approximately what percent of this operation's cropped farm acreage is in the low, medium or optimum soil test
phosphorus (P) range?
Maryland or Delaware: Indicate the percent of cropped acreage with soil P levels below 100 Fertilizer Index Value (FIV) as
measured by the Mehlich 3 analysis. Check one.
Virginia:
xxxx
Indicate the percent of cropped acreage with soil P levels below 110 lb/acre as measured by the
Mehlich 1 analysis. Check one.
1
0%
2
1 - 25 %
3
26 - 50%
4
51 - 75 %
5
76 - 100 %
6
Don't Know
9. Does this operation follow nutrient management recommendations about manure and/or fertilizer applications from any
of the following sources? Check all that apply.
xxxx
1
Do not receive any recommendations from others
2
County Conservation District
3
University Cooperative Extension
4
Private Consulting Company
5
Fertilizer Dealer
6
Friend or Family Member
7
Other - specify:
xxxx
10. What blended fertilizer (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) options does this operation prefer to use, across all crops,
for general fertilizer broadcast applications? Check one.
xxxx
1
A set blend from the manufacturer (i.e, 5-10-30, 10-10-10, etc.)
2
A prescription blend per field based on soil test
3
Variable rate
(blends change as the multi-bin spreader moves across the field).
4
Do not use blended fertilizer source
5
Other - specify:
xxxx
4
11. What are the primary sources of nutrients this operation uses on their cropland? Check all that apply.
xxxx
1
Commercial inorganic nitrogen (Liquid UAN, urea, etc.)
2
Commercial inorganic phosphorus (triple super phosphate, DAP, MAP, etc.)
3
Commercial inorganic potash (potassium chloride, KMag, etc.)
4
Commercial fertilizer blends (10-10-10, 5-10-30, custom blend, etc.)
5
Poultry litter
6
Animal manure (other than poultry litter)
7
Biosolids
8
Other compost (municipal, food waste)
9
Certified Organic Fertilizer
10
Fertilizer from other organic sources
11
Green manure (example: cover crops)
12
Other - specify:
xxxx
12. Who applies this operation's nutrient sources (manure, fertilizer, etc.)? Check all that apply.
xxxx
1
This operation applies the nutrient source
2
A custom applicator
3
Other - specify:
xxxx
13. If this operation applies its own nutrients, what type of equipment is used? Check all that apply.
xxxx
1
Liquid manure spreader
2
Liquid manure injector
3
Poultry litter spreader
4
Commercial fertilizer broadcast spreader
5
Equipment to band or knife in commercial fertilizer
6
Liquid commercial fertilizer application equipment
7
Single rate spreader (that applies a pre-made blend)
8
Multi-bin spreader or single bin that applies fertilizer at a variable rate
9
Other - specify:
xxxx
14. Does this operation currently use poultry litter as a nutrient source for crop production?
xxxx
1
Yes - Continue
3
No - Go to question 18
Total Tons
15. How many total tons of poultry litter are applied to your operation's cropland each
EXCLUDE all other manure.
xxxx
year?.............................
Tons per Acre
16. What is the typical application rate (tons/acre) of poultry litter your operation applies to
cropland each year?.......................................................................................................................................
xxxx
EXCLUDE all other manure.
5
17. Does this operation purchase poultry litter from a broker or another farmer?
xxxx
1
Yes - Continue
Number of Tons
purchased per
year
No - Go to question 18
3
a. If question 17 is yes for a broker?........................................
xxxx
b. If question 17 is yes for another farmer?..............................
xxxx
Tons
Tons
Average price per ton
(litter only)
Dollars per Ton
xxxx
xxxx
$
$
Average price per
ton (litter plus
application)
Dollars per Ton
xxxx
xxxx
$
$
18. Please consider each statement about POULTRY LITTER listed below, and check agree, disagree or don't know.
a. I am familiar with using poultry litter as a nutrient source
xxxx 1
Agree
3
Disagree
2
Don't Know
2
Don't Know
b. Poultry litter is available in my area in general
xxxx 1
Agree
3
Disagree
c. Poultry litter is available in my area during times when I need fertilizer
xxxx 1
Agree
3
Disagree
Don't Know
2
d. Soil phosphorus levels on my operation allow the use of poultry litter
xxxx 1
Agree
3
Disagree
Don't Know
2
e. The cost of poultry litter is affordable compared to other nutrient sources
xxxx 1
f.
Agree
3
Disagree
Don't Know
2
I am concerned about environmental regulations related to poultry litter
xxxx 1
Agree
3
Disagree
Don't Know
2
g. I am concerned about neighbor and community complaints about using poultry litter
xxxx 1
Agree
3
Disagree
Don't Know
2
h. Applying poultry litter is compatible with my current tillage practices
xxxx 1
i.
3
Disagree
2
Don't Know
2
Don't Know
2
Don't Know
I have the necessary equipment to apply poultry litter
xxxx 1
j.
Agree
Agree
3
Disagree
I know how to properly store poultry litter
xxxx 1
Agree
3
Disagree
k. I have considered using poultry litter as a nutrient source
xxxx 1
l.
Agree
3
Disagree
Don't Know
2
I have used poultry litter as a nutrient source in the past
xxxx
1
Agree
2
Don't Know
Don't Know
2
m. I am interested in learning more about the use of poultry litter as a nutrient source
xxxx 1
Agree
3
Disagree
Don't Know
2
n. Are there other factors that impact the use of poultry litter on this operation?
xxxx 1
Yes - Please describe below
3
No
xxxx
19. If this operation had the opportunity to use POULTRY LITTER as a nutrient source, would they be interested?
Check one.
xxxx 1
2
3
Already use poultry litter
Yes - interested
No - not interested
6
4
Unsure
7
Note:
POULTRY LITTER CO-PRODUCTS are nutrient sources derived from poultry litter such as poultry litter ash
(with N-P-K ranging from 0-10-10 to 0-20-20).
20. Please consider each statement about POULTRY LITTER CO-PRODUCTS listed below, and
check agree, disagree or don't know.
a. I am familiar with using poultry litter co-products (ex: poultry litter ash) as a nutrient source
xxxx 1
Agree
3
Disagree
2
Don't Know
b. Poultry litter co-products are available in my area in general
xxxx 1
Agree
3
Disagree
2
Don't Know
c. Poultry litter co-products are available in my area during times when I need fertilizer
xxxx 1
Agree
3
Disagree
2
Don't Know
d. Soil phosphorus levels on my operation allow the use of poultry litter co-products
xxxx 1
Agree
3
Disagree
2
Don't Know
e. The cost of poultry litter co-products is affordable compared to other nutrient sources
xxxx 1
f.
Agree
3
Disagree
2
Don't Know
I am concerned about environmental regulations related to poultry litter co-products
xxxx 1
Agree
3
Disagree
2
Don't Know
g. I am concerned about neighbor and community complaints about using poultry litter co-products
xxxx 1
Agree
3
Disagree
2
Don't Know
h. Applying poultry litter co-products is compatible with my current tillage practices
xxxx 1
i.
3
Disagree
2
Don't Know
I have the necessary equipment to apply poultry litter co-products
xxxx 1
j.
Agree
Agree
3
Disagree
2
Don't Know
I know how to properly store poultry litter co-products
xxxx 1
Agree
3
Disagree
2
Don't Know
k. I have considered using poultry litter co-products as a nutrient source
xxxx 1
l.
Agree
3
Disagree
2
Don't Know
I have used poultry litter co-products as a nutrient source in the past
xxxx
1
Agree
3
Disagree
2
Don't Know
m. I am interested in learning more about the use of poultry litter co-products as a nutrient source
xxxx 1
Agree
3
Disagree
2
Don't Know
n. Does this operation have other factors that impact the use of poultry litter co-products?
xxxx 1
Yes - Please describe below
3
No
21. If this operation had the opportunity to use POULTRY LITTER CO-PRODUCTS such as poultry litter ash
(0-10-10 to 0-20-20 fertilizer grade), would they be interested? Check one.
xxxx 1
2
3
4
Already use poultry litter co-products
Yes - interested
No - not interested
Unsure
8
For the next questions, assume that NITROGEN from commercial fertilizer costs $0.50 per pound.
22. Would this operation be willing to pay $0.50 per pound for nitrogen that comes from applying poultry litter?
xxxx
1
Yes - Go to item 24
3
No - Continue
2
Don't Know - Continue
23. Would this operation be willing to pay $0.35 per pound for nitrogen that comes from applying poultry litter?
xxxx
1
Yes - Go to item 25
3
No - Go to item 25
2
Don't Know - Go to item 25
24. Would this operation be willing to pay $0.65 per pound for nitrogen that comes from applying poultry litter?
xxxx
1
Yes - Continue
3
No - Continue
2
Don't Know - Continue
For the next questions, assume that PHOSPHORUS from commercial fertilizer costs $0.50 per pound.
25. Would this operation be willing to pay $0.50 per pound for phosphorus that comes from applying poultry litter?
xxxx
1
Yes - Go to item 27
3
No - Continue
2
Don't Know - Continue
26. Would this operation be willing to pay $0.35 per pound for phosphorus that comes from applying poultry litter?
xxxx
1
Yes - Go to item 28
3
No - Go to item 28
2
Don't Know - Go to item 28
27. Would this operation be willing to pay $0.65 per pound for phosphorus that comes from applying poultry litter?
xxxx
1
Yes - Continue
3
No - Continue
2
Don't Know - Continue
28. Is any land that this operation owns or manages currently enrolled in any of the following programs:
a. Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
xxxx
3
No
1
Yes - On how many acres?.................................................................................
Acres
xxxx
b. Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
xxxx
3
No
1
Yes - On how many acres?.................................................................................
xxxx
c. Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) or Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)
xxxx
3
No
1
Yes - On how many acres?.................................................................................
xxxx
d. State Conservation/Environmental Program
xxxx
3
No
1
Yes - specify:xxxx _______________________ On how many acres?.................
xxxx
e. Other Conservation/Environmental Program
xxxx
3
No
1
Yes - specify:xxxx _______________________ On how many acres?.................
xxxx
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CONCLUSION
These next questions are directed to the person who filled out the survey.
Number of Years
xxxx
29. How many years have you been farming?......................................................................................................
30. What is your sex?
xxxx
1
Male
3
Female
31. What proportion of your household's gross income in 2019 was earned through farming?
xxxx
1
Less than 25%
2
25% - 50%
3
51% - 75%
4
76% - 100%
32. What is the highest level of education you have completed?
xxxx
1
Less than 12 years
2
High School or GED
3
Some College
4
Associate Degree and/or Technical Training
5
Bachelor Degree
6
Graduate Degree
Year
xxxx
33. In what year were you born?..........................................................................................................................
This completes the survey. Thank you for your help.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Response
1-Comp
9901
2-R
3-Inac
4-Office Hold
5-R – Est
6-Inac – Est
7-Off Hold – Est
S/E Name
Respondent
1-Op/Mgr
2-Spouse
3-Acct/Bkpr
4-Partner
9-Other
9902
Mode
1-PASI (Mail)
2-PATI (Tel)
3-PAPI (Face-toFace)
6-Email
7-Fax
19-Other
Enum.
9903
9998
Eval.
9900
Change
9985
Office Use for POID
9989
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Optional Use
9921
9907
9908
9906
9916
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| Author | Davis, Ramonia - NASS |
| File Modified | 2020-01-24 |
| File Created | 2020-01-24 |