2014 NASDA Winter Policy Conference
2014 NASDA Winter Policy Conference Natural Resources, Pesticide Management, and Environment Committee Meeting Environmental Regulation: The Importance of Sound, Reliable and Comprehensive Data February 4, 2014 Reston, Virginia Paul J. Bredwell III P.E. Vice President- Environmental Programs U.S. Poultry & Egg Association
The All-Feather Association
For fiscal year 2012, more than $2 million dollars will be channeled into industry programs that focus on industry promotion, education, communication and research.
Chesapeake Bay TMDL EPA – “In 2009, 45 % of the Nitrogen and 44% of the Phosphorus flowing into the Bay is attributed to Agriculture.” Agriculture is expected to carry the burden in reducing Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Sediment loads.
Question: What is Agriculture’s Actual Impact?
Chesapeake Bay Watershed
States Are playing a Larger Role in Nutrient Regulations
EPA “Agricultural nonpoint source pollution is the leading source of water quality impacts to surveyed rivers and lakes.”
Industry Footprint in the Watershed
Based on the 5 year Ag Census data. Most recent census in 2007. For 2007, the population shown is the 2007 census number.
Annual Production (x10^6)
Delaware-Chickens 258 256
254 252 250 248 Model
246 244 2007
2008
2009
2010 Year
Apply an escalation factor, f, to estimate subsequent years.
2011
2012
Poultry Litter Subcommittee Report January 2014 Report – Use of 2003 ASAE Standard seriously over estimates manure generation volume.
ASAE Tons litter 1.5 mil ton
U of DEL 0.26 mil ton
Tot N prod 38.5 mil lb.
14.8 mil lb.
Tot P prod
10.5 mil lb.
5.1 mil lb.
Based on the 5 year Ag Census data. Most recent census in 2007. For 2007, the population shown is the 2007 census number.
Annual Production (x10^6)
Delaware-Chickens 258 256
254 252 250 Model
248 246 244 2007
2008
2009
2010 Year
Apply an escalation factor, f, to estimate subsequent years.
2011
2012
260 255 250 245 240 235 230 225 220 215 2007
Model NASS Production Corrected Census 2008
2009
2010
2011
Maryland-Chickens
2012
Year Annual # of Birds (x10^6)
Annual Production (x10^6)
Delaware-Chickens
325 320 315 310 305 300 295 290 285 280 2007
Model NASS Production Corrected Census 2008
2009
2010 Year
2011
2012
Collaborative Process • • • • •
Industry Stakeholders – Poultry Companies Chesapeake Bay Partnership –Nick DiPasquale - Chesapeake Bay Program Director EPA – Kelly Shenk- Agricultural Advisor State Agricultural Agencies Agricultural Work Group •
Poultry Litter Subcommittee
Collect Industry Data – Supplied by Integrators/Companies • •
Chick & Poult placement on farm Bird Harvest at end of Grow out •
• • •
Mortality
Length of Grow out Layer Production numbers Cleanout Frequency?
Data Gathering Objectives •
Farmer Confidentiality – Privacy and Security Concerns
•
Aggregation of data
•
Verification & Validation is essential
USDA / NASS Role is Key •
Industry and EPA Discussions with NASS •
Issue: 5 Year Agricultural Census is sole dataset
•
Industry can Provide Highly Precise Data
NASS Discussions Are Ongoing
We Have An Opportunity to Innovate on Assessing Agriculture’s Environmental Impact
Credible Data is Key!
Thank You [email protected] 678-514-1973
The All-Feather Association
For fiscal year 2012, more than $2 million dollars will be channeled into industry programs that focus on industry promotion, education, communication and research.
Chesapeake Bay TMDL EPA – “In 2009, 45 % of the Nitrogen and 44% of the Phosphorus flowing into the Bay is attributed to Agriculture.” Agriculture is expected to carry the burden in reducing Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Sediment loads.
Question: What is Agriculture’s Actual Impact?
Chesapeake Bay Watershed
States Are playing a Larger Role in Nutrient Regulations
EPA “Agricultural nonpoint source pollution is the leading source of water quality impacts to surveyed rivers and lakes.”
Industry Footprint in the Watershed
Based on the 5 year Ag Census data. Most recent census in 2007. For 2007, the population shown is the 2007 census number.
Annual Production (x10^6)
Delaware-Chickens 258 256
254 252 250 248 Model
246 244 2007
2008
2009
2010 Year
Apply an escalation factor, f, to estimate subsequent years.
2011
2012
Poultry Litter Subcommittee Report January 2014 Report – Use of 2003 ASAE Standard seriously over estimates manure generation volume.
ASAE Tons litter 1.5 mil ton
U of DEL 0.26 mil ton
Tot N prod 38.5 mil lb.
14.8 mil lb.
Tot P prod
10.5 mil lb.
5.1 mil lb.
Based on the 5 year Ag Census data. Most recent census in 2007. For 2007, the population shown is the 2007 census number.
Annual Production (x10^6)
Delaware-Chickens 258 256
254 252 250 Model
248 246 244 2007
2008
2009
2010 Year
Apply an escalation factor, f, to estimate subsequent years.
2011
2012
260 255 250 245 240 235 230 225 220 215 2007
Model NASS Production Corrected Census 2008
2009
2010
2011
Maryland-Chickens
2012
Year Annual # of Birds (x10^6)
Annual Production (x10^6)
Delaware-Chickens
325 320 315 310 305 300 295 290 285 280 2007
Model NASS Production Corrected Census 2008
2009
2010 Year
2011
2012
Collaborative Process • • • • •
Industry Stakeholders – Poultry Companies Chesapeake Bay Partnership –Nick DiPasquale - Chesapeake Bay Program Director EPA – Kelly Shenk- Agricultural Advisor State Agricultural Agencies Agricultural Work Group •
Poultry Litter Subcommittee
Collect Industry Data – Supplied by Integrators/Companies • •
Chick & Poult placement on farm Bird Harvest at end of Grow out •
• • •
Mortality
Length of Grow out Layer Production numbers Cleanout Frequency?
Data Gathering Objectives •
Farmer Confidentiality – Privacy and Security Concerns
•
Aggregation of data
•
Verification & Validation is essential
USDA / NASS Role is Key •
Industry and EPA Discussions with NASS •
Issue: 5 Year Agricultural Census is sole dataset
•
Industry can Provide Highly Precise Data
NASS Discussions Are Ongoing
We Have An Opportunity to Innovate on Assessing Agriculture’s Environmental Impact
Credible Data is Key!
Thank You [email protected] 678-514-1973
