September 17, 2007:
A Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) is a simple tool to help producers develop a system which improves efficiency of manure application without presenting a threat to the soil, water or air. Although there is no single precise, prescribed way to develop an NMP, it should meet three basic objectives. It should help the producer:
For more information, see the Tech Talk "I Know I Should Do a Nutrient Management Plan. Where do I start?".
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