Agriculture Workgroup Publications
The Agriculture Workgroup provides expertise and leadership on the development and implementation of policies, programs, and research to reduce pollutant loads delivered from agricultural lands and animal operations to upstream waters and the Chesapeake Bay.
Agricultural Ditch Management BMP Expert Panel Report
Published on March 30, 2020WQGIT approved final report from the Agricultural Ditch Management Expert Panel.
View detailsCropland Irrigation BMP Expert Panel Report
Published on December 12, 2019 in ReportWQGIT approved final report from the Cropland Irrigation Expert Panel.
View detailsRecommendations Regarding Agricultural Stormwater Management Practices
Published on January 18, 2018WQGIT approved final report from the Agricultural Stormwater Management Expert Pane Establishment Group.
View detailsTurkey Litter Generation and Nutrient Content for use in Phase 6.0 Watershed Model
Published on December 15, 2016Recommendations for Establishing Evaluation Standards for Roadside Transect Surveys in Agriculture
Published on March 1, 2017An assessment of roadside transect (i.e., windshield) survey accuracy was performed to determine the suitability of this method to identify agricultural conservation practices for credit in the Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP) partnership’s watershed model. The assessment is based on a literature review, method documentation, and a detailed evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of selected metrics.
View detailsManure Incorporation and Injection Practices
Published on December 1, 2016WQGIT approved final report from the Manure Incorporation and Injection Expert Panel.
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