So What Can JMLord Do For You?

JMLord, Inc. is a leader in bringing new technologies to production agricultural and making it
work successfully for farmers for over 28 years. Below are some of the services we offer.

1. Laboratory Analysis of Agronomic Samples

2. Record Keeping Assistance and Training

3. Compliance Reports

4. Mapping

5. Sample Collection and pick-up

6. Irrigation Scheduling & Uniformity Evaluations

7. Agronomic Services, including crop & fertilizer recommendation, pest management, and dairy waste application recommendations.

8. Engineering Services, including backflow certification, waste management plans and nutrient management plans.

9. Water Well Pump Testing

10. Environmental Monitoring, including monitoring well design and sampling.

Routine Activity Reminder

1. Inspections

• The dairy site and all land application areas need to routinely be inspected to identify any potential problems which could affect groundwater quality. Document inspections, any potential problems, and corrections on RB5 inspection forms.

  • Weekly Inspections: October 1– May 31

  • Monthly Inspections: June 1-September 30

2. Rainfall Events

• After all rainfall events, check the dairy site and all land application areas for runoff which is or may be leaving the site. Document inspections, any potential problems, and corrections on RB5 inspection forms.

3. Monthly Pond Pictures

   • Pictures should be taken at the begining of each month, regardless of inspection schedule. Label each picture with the pond ID and the date that the picture was taken. It is recommended to take the picture from the same place each month.
     

4. Record all Wastewater and Manure Applications.
   

5. Collect & document required samples for laboratory analysis as defined in the MRP of the Dairy General Order.
   

6. Provide a Chain of Custody for all samples submitted to any laboratory.

JMLord, Inc Chain of Custody (PDF)

Sampling Reminder

1. Wastewater Sampling

• First Quarter ( Jan1-Mar 31), Second Quarter (April 1-June 30),
  Third Quarter (July 1-Sept 31), Fourth Quarter (Oct 1-Dec 21)

2. Dry Manure Solids Sampling

• First Sample (Jan 1-June 30), Second Sample (July 1-Dec 31)

3. Groundwater Sampling

• Must sample all domestic & agricultural supply wells and subsurface (tile) drainage system, annually.

• Samples should be collected in containers provided by an ELAP certified laboratory. Analysis of all groundwater samples must be conducted by an ELAP certified laboratory.

4. Harvest Tissue Samples

• Collect a sample of harvested material from each land application area for each harvest event.

• Record the crop planting date, each harvest date and yield for harvest event per land application area.

5. Soil Samples for Total Phosphorus (TP)

• Any land applications fields not sampled in 2008 for Total Phosphorus should be sampled as soon as possible or when added to the Nutrient Management Plan. Land application fields should be sampled once every five years.

Refer to the Monitoring & Reporting Program within Dairy General Order, No. R5-2007-0035, specifically pages MRP-2 -- MRP-7. This will provide more information on the sampling requirements and the laboratory analysis requirements.

To help assist our clients, JMLord, Inc. has developed the 500 Series testing codes specifically to address the analysis requirements defined in Dairy General Order, No. R5-2007-0035. Check out our website to find a copy of the current Price List. For dairy analysis reporting, 2009 Method Detection Limits are now available. JMLord, Inc's laboratory currently participates in proficiency testing for soil, water, manure, and plant tissue. Refer to our laboratory services page for more information.

Useful Resources On The Web

Confined Animal Facility Program of the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board
http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/centralvalley/water_issues/dairies/index.shtml

California Dairy Quality Assurance (CDQA) Program
http://www.cdqa.org/

California Central Valley Dairy Waste and Nutrient Management User Login
https://www.co.merced.ca.us/EnvironmentalHealthWM

NRCS California State Web Site
http://www.ca.nrcs.usda.gov/

NRCS Conservation Programs
http://www.ca.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/

San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District - Agricultural Operations Website
http://www.valleyair.org/General_Info/AGLoader.htm

Agricultural Pumping Efficiency Program (APEP)
http://www.pumpefficiency.org/

Meet JMLord's Dairy Team

Betsy Gerwig, Dairy Project Coordinator
Betsy is a California & North Carolina Registered Agricultural Engineer who has been working with confined animal units in regards to environmental compliance and permitting & design for several years in various locations throughout the US. She has experience with permitting, facility design, nutrient management, irrigation efficiency testing and groundwater monitoring.

Joe Lord, Civil & Agricultural Engineer
Joe Lord is a registered Civil and Agricultural Engineer in California. He is also registered in Colorado, Oregon, Nevada and Arizona. He has worked with California farmers for 35 years on a multitude of issues, like water rights, crop production, facility design and environmental compliance.

Matt De Groot, Agricultural Technician
Matt is working on a degree in Dairy Science with an emphasis in environmental compliance. He assists the dairies in collecting samples, record keeping, monitoring well sampling and general day to day items.

Louie Oliveira, PCA, CCA
Louie is a registered agronomist, certified crop advisor and a pest crop advisor. He has been working professionally with farmers in the Valley for 25 years. He also assists dairies with nutrient management issues.

Carter Pierce, Agricultural Scientist
Carter is the business manager for JMLord, Inc. and all around “Go to Guy” for sample scheduling, recommendations, contact requests and crop management. He has been working professionally with farmers in the Valley for 20 years.

Pete Trinidad, Field Technician
Pete assists the dairies in collecting samples, backflow verifications and general day to day items. He has been working with farmers and dairies for several years in various capacities.