Nutrient Management Planning

Last Modified: 05/14/2008

Nutrient Management Planning manages the amount, form, placement, timing and application of animal manure, commercial fertilizer, biosolids, and other plant nutrients used in the production of agricultural products to prevent pollution, maintain soil productivity and achieve realistic yield goals.

Supporting Documentation and Procedures for Maryland

590 Maryland Nutrient Management Conservation Practice Standard
590 Maryland Nutrient Management Statement of Work

Nutrient Management in Maryland

• Nutrient Management in Maryland - Nutrient management laws, guidelines, fact sheets, and related information from the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA).
• Maryland Cooperative Extension Nutrient Management Program - provides information about the nutrient management program, farmer training and certification, plan writing tools, Phosphorous Site Index and NuManPro software, publications and order form.
• Soils Information
• Precision Agriculture - NRCS Support for Emerging Technologies. Provides information on precision agriculture including various types of equipment used such as GPS guided systems, light bar technology, variable rate application of nutrients and yield monitoring systems.

Financial Assistance

There is financial assistance available for producers that go beyond the minimum requirements of the 590 Maryland Nutrient Management Conservation Practice Standard under Maryland's Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).

The following document requires Adobe Acrobat.

2007 Tiered Nutrient Management Checklist (PDF; 178 KB)

Financial assistance is available for the development of nutrient management plans from the State of Maryland:

• Maryland Department of Agriculture
• Cost-Share Assistance for Nutrient Management Plans

Technical Assistance

TechReg - NRCS's online tool for Technical Service Providers to register, become certified, and manage their TSP profiles.

TechReg also helps landowners locate and choose certified registered technical service providers who can help them meet their conservation goals.

State of Maryland Technical Assistance - The Department of Agriculture's (MDA) Nutrient Management Program trains and certifies qualified applicants to provide farmers with nutrient management plans aimed at maximizing crop yields while minimizing nutrient losses to the environment. Proper storage, handing and application of fertilizers and animal manure are emphasized. Businesses that provide nutrient management consulting services are licensed by MDA and required to file an annual report on their activities.

Contact

Tim Pilkowski
Conservation Agronomist
Email: tim.pilkowski@md.usda.gov
Phone: 443-482-2962

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