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

Nutrient Management Information Sheet (PDF, 82KB)

The 590 practice includes development of a nutrient budget for nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium for each crop grown in the crop rotation. The nutrient budget will include all applied and residual nutrients. Soil tests and manure test results will be used to develop site-specific nutrient recommendations. The Phosphorus Index (P-Index) will be used, when required, to identify areas of potential for P loss to the environment and to develop appropriate tactics to reduce the risk.

Pennsylvania Comprehensive Nutrient Management Planning (CNMP) When NRCS provides nutrient management technical or financial assistance for an Animal Feeding Operation a CNMP will be developed. This site describes CNMP development in Pennsylvania.

NRCS Animal Waste Management This site provides links to national NRCS animal waste management tools, such as Animal Waste Management software (AWM), Manure Management Planner (MMP), AFO Professional (AFOPro). Other references include guidance for composting, constructed wetlands for ag wastewater treatment, Ag Waste Management Field Handbook, CAFOs and training links.

NRCS Manure Master Decision Support System This simple screening tool can help assess the relative potential for the nutrients contained in the animal manure on your farm to meet the crop uptake and utilization requirements for those crops that receive applications of manure.

Pennsylvania CAFO Program

Pennsylvania CAFO Regulations

Pennsylvania Manure Haulers Act