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.

Nutrient Management in Maryland

• Nutrient Management in Maryland - Nutrient management laws, guidelines, fact sheets, and related information from the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA).
• University of Maryland Extension Nutrient Management Program - provides information about the nutrient management program, farmer training and certification, plan writing tools, Phosphorous Site Index and NuManPro software, and publications.
• 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.

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Susan Lamb
Resource Conservationist
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