Crop Rotation Plan Adherence Checklist

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Planning & Design

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Ensuring the crop rotation plan itself is well-defined and suitable for the farm's specific needs.

Describe the overall goals of the crop rotation plan (e.g., pest/disease control, soil health, yield improvement).

What is the primary driver for this crop rotation plan?

Number of years in the crop rotation cycle.

What are the key considerations when selecting crops for this rotation?

Upload a map of the farm showing planned crop allocation for the rotation cycle (optional).

Briefly describe how the rotation addresses specific soil health challenges (e.g., compaction, nutrient depletion).

Implementation - Field Preparation

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Checks related to preparing fields according to the crop rotation schedule.

Scheduled Field Clearing Date

Actual Field Clearing Date

Residue Biomass (kg/m²)

Notes on Field Clearing/Preparation (e.g., soil disturbance, weed control)

Tillage Method Used

Soil Moisture Content (%)

Description of any soil amendments applied (e.g., lime, fertilizer)

Soil Compaction Assessment

Implementation - Planting & Seeding

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Focuses on the correct crops being planted in the designated fields as per the rotation plan.

Planned Crop for Field X?

Actual Crop Planted in Field X?

If 'Other' crop planted, specify and provide reasoning for deviation from plan:

Planting Date (YYYY-MM-DD)

Area Planted (Hectares/Acres)

Seed/Seedling Source:

If 'Other' seed source, specify details:

Planting Methods Used (Select all that apply)

Implementation - Crop Management

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Monitoring and addressing crop needs (water, nutrients, pest/disease control) aligned with the rotation's goals.

Nitrogen Application Rate (lbs/acre)

Phosphorus Application Rate (lbs/acre)

Potassium Application Rate (lbs/acre)

Observed Pest/Disease Issues & Management Actions

Weed Control Methods Used (e.g., cultivation, herbicide)

Irrigation Status (if applicable)

Date of Last Pest/Disease Scouting

Notes on Crop Health and Vigor

Implementation - Harvesting & Residue Management

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Ensuring proper harvesting practices and residue management contribute to the rotation's benefits.

Harvest Start Date for Crop X

Harvest End Date for Crop X

Estimated Yield of Crop X (e.g., bushels/acre)

Description of Harvesting Methods Used for Crop X

Residue Management Practices Applied After Harvest of Crop X

Details of 'Other' Residue Management Practice (if selected above)

Estimated Residue Biomass (e.g., tons/acre) - if relevant for specific rotation goals

Residue Removal Method

Observations on Residue Condition (e.g., decomposition rate, pest presence)

Monitoring & Record Keeping

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Tracking crop performance and adherence to the plan, and maintaining accurate records.

Date of Crop Rotation Plan Review

Notes from Crop Rotation Plan Review (e.g., observed issues, proposed changes)

Yield (Bushels/Acres) - Crop 1

Yield (Bushels/Acres) - Crop 2

Yield (Bushels/Acres) - Crop 2

Observed Pest/Disease Issues?

Details of any Pest/Disease Issues (if applicable)

Soil Health Assessment Completed?

Date of last Soil Health Test

Upload Soil Test Results (PDF, CSV)

Plan Review & Adjustment

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Regularly evaluating the crop rotation's effectiveness and making adjustments as needed.

Date of Last Rotation Plan Review

Yield Variation Compared to Previous Rotation Cycle (Average)

Observed Pest/Disease Trends Since Implementation

Soil Health Observations (e.g., Organic Matter, Structure)

Reasons for Potential Rotation Adjustments (Select all that apply)

Detailed Notes on Rotation Adjustments Considered/Made

Decision Regarding Rotation Adjustments

Date of Next Scheduled Rotation Review

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