Nutrient Management Planning Tools and Resources

Nutrient Management Planning Tools available from: Vermont NRCS

The following document requires Microsoft Excel 

 Vermont Manure Screening Tool   NOTE: Prior to using this tool, download the file to the local computer. 

The Vermont Manure Screening Tool is an Excel spreadsheet designed to assist conservation planners, landowners or land users in making initial resource inventory assessments, specifically for making a rough determination about the nutrient status of a farm, and flagging deficiencies or excesses of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. It may also be used to predict the nutrient impact of expansion in animal units, additional acreage purchases, crop changes, or additions of off-farm nutrients. It is not intended to be used to make fertilizer recommendations or to perform other nutrient management tasks.

  Nutrient Management Worksheets 

NRCS Worksheets For Preparation Of Nutrient Management Plans.

Soil Sample Instructions

The reliability of a soil test is only as good as the sample you submit.  The small amount of soil in the sample bag you send to the Agricultural Testing Lab must represent the entire area to be fertilized.  Follow these instructions to ensure the reliability of your soil sample results.

Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan

NRCS (CNMP) Technical Guidance

Nutrient Management Planning Tools and Information available from:

University of Vermont and UVM Extension System

The Vermont Crops and Soils Home Page
Nutrient Recommendations for Field Crops in Vermont

Nutrients and Manure Management Page

Phosphorus Index
Vermont Phosphorous Index current information, including an Excel template file.

Agricultural Waste Management System

National Water and Climate Center website providing information and links to waste management system planning tools.

Last Modified: September 11, 2007

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