Cost Share Programs - Agricultural Cost Share Program (ACSP)

Residue and Tillage Management

Summary of changes

Changed from incentive practices to regular BMP (Removed contract and payment limits)
May be contracted as a single annual practice or for up to three consecutive years
Payments will be made AFTER the practice has met its intended purpose
Cover Crops may be contracted on the same acres
Created management tiers and cost share rates that vary in complexity
Cost share rate is 75% or 90%

Purpose

Maintaining crop and other plant residue on the soil surface year‐round and limiting soil disturbing activities to protect water quality. Residue and tillage management also provides seasonal soil protection from wind and rain erosion, adds organic matter to the soil, conserves soil moisture, and improves infiltration, aeration and tilth. Benefits may include reduction in soil erosion, sedimentation and pollution from sediment attached substances.

Maintenance Period	1- 3 years
BMP Units	Acres
Required Effects	Soil saved Phosphorus saved - (if erosion is present) Acres affected - (planted acres)
JAA/NRCS Standards	ECS - 328 - Cover Crop Rotation ECS - 329 - Residue and Tillage Management, No Till ECS - 345 - Residue and Tillage Management, Reduced No Till
Cost Information	Average cost (75% or 90%)
CS2 Reference Materials	NC-ACSP 11 Signature Page Map with BMP location, fields and roads
Additional Spot-check Requirements	None

ACSP Policy Summary

Residue and Tillage Management

Design Standards

Job Sheets