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RESULTS <br /> The calculations above demonstrate that barley, oats and wheat crops will assimilate nitrogen <br /> produced from manure land applications provided these crops are double-cropped meaning that <br /> two crops are grown per year on the subject acreage. By double-cropping(or single crop for <br /> orchard grass), all the crops should readily assimilate the nitrogen produced from manure <br /> exclusively. No synthetic nitrogen fertilizers should be applied to the cropland. These nitrogen <br /> production calculations from manure are based upon the maximum number of animals,year- <br /> round. Animal populations will not be at the maximum all year, thus incorporating a significant <br /> safety factor. <br /> The organic fraction of the manure must mineralize to plant available nitrogen (PAN), which is <br /> nitrate and ammonium. This only occurs under certain environmental conditions. Typically, an <br /> approximation of 30% of the organic nitrogen fraction is mineralized per year therefore allowing <br /> the plants a slower rate of assimilation. Mineralization will occur in the spring and summer <br /> months of the year when the crop can be replanted or recovers from grazing. <br /> It is imperative that equal distribution of manure prior to cropland planting be observed. Animal <br /> pens that are installed in the cropland must also be rotated when manure accumulates and the <br /> crop has mostly been consumed. <br /> If there should be any questions regarding this document,please contact the undersigned. <br /> Respectfully submitted, 4�(,Fessio47 <br /> CHESNEY CONSULTING Ches�d�o <br /> No.75479 <br /> Jr Civil <br /> dfe of CaliEoto <br /> Don Cheeney, E <br /> RegisterEng' eer#C75479 <br /> CA Certified Crop Advisor and Registered Nitrogen Management Specialist#341829 <br /> CA Agricultural Pest Control Advisor#74363 <br /> Page -3- <br /> Chesney Consulting <br />