Open Lots

This page contains information related to the following categories. Click on a category to go to the information in that section:

• Runoff Control and Prediction
• Regulations
• Design of Vegetative Treatment Systems

Runoff Control and Prediction

• MinnFARM Version 2.3 03/18/10 (xls document)
• MinnFARM Users Guide Version 2.1 10/28/08  (PDF file)
• MinnFARM Overview (Narrated Powerpoint)
• MPCA Evaluating Open Lot Runoff Compliance - Minnesota requirements for open feedlots without NPDES permits
• NRCS web soil survey
• "Beef Housing and Equipment Handbook" MWPS #6
• Iowa State Open Lots Web site
• Beef Feedlot Systems Manual (Iowa)
• NRCS Field Handbook Part 630 Hydrology

Montana Feedlot Runoff Model

• MontFARM version 1.2 (11/17/11)
• MontFARM Users' Guide (November 2011)

Regulations

• MPCA Open Lot Agreement Factsheet
• MN Waters of the State Definitions (including wetlands)
• Waters of the State Reference Guide (MPCA)

Design of Vegetative Treatment Systems

• Ohio State: Vegetative Filter Strips: Application, Installation and Maintenance AEX-467-94
• Iowa State: Vegetative Filter Strips for Open Feedlot Runoff Treatment (PDF file)
• Link to USDA VTS guidance document