Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation 2 (RUSLE2) and Iowa Phosphorus Index Workshop
Workshop Location:
ISU Extension - Carroll County Office
1205 West US Hwy 30, Suite G
Carroll, IA 51401
RUSLE2 & Iowa Phosphorus Index Workshop is an introductory level hands-on workshop that will provide the participant with software orientation. It will also introduce participant to the operating parameters for RUSLE2, selection of input values for RUSLE2, developing and saving management operations for RUSLE2. The workshop will also educate participant on the use of Plan, Worksheet, and Profile Layouts of the NRCS Simple Template in RUSLE2. In addition, real field examples will be used in the workshop to perform risk calculations of the Iowa Phosphorus Index.
Workshop Requirements: Each registrant must bring a Microsoft Windows compatible laptop computer equipped with a CD-ROM drive and Microsoft Excel Software. The majority of work done during the workshop will require the use of Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation 2 (RUSLE2) and Iowa Phosphorus Index Calculator. These programs and associated information will be provided on a CD. Registrants must have administrative password for the laptop they bring to the workshop to be able to install software. Class size is limited to 30 participants. Use of RUSLE2 & Iowa Phosphorus Index in DNR, EPA, and NRCS Plans will be discussed in the workshop.
Workshop Information: The workshop is a collaborative effort between USDA - NRCS, IMMAG, and Iowa State University Extension. The workshop will qualify for 6 Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) Credits (5SW, 1NM) and 3 Professional Development Hours (PDH). Participation certificates will be provided upon completion of the workshop.
Workshop Instructors: The workshop will be taught by Barb Stewart, USDA - NRCS, Kapil Arora, Shawn Shouse, Mark Licht, and Angela Rieck-Hinz, ISU Extension.
Click here to register for the upcoming RUSLE2 & Iowa Phosphorus Index Workshop in Carroll Iowa on March 19, 2008
