BMP Sheets
Voluntary Nutrient Management Plan Development & Implementation
Variable Rate Technology
Subsurface Phosphorus Placement
Manure Incorporation
Conservation Crop Rotation - Forages
Conservation Crop Rotation - Small Grains
Overwintering Cover Crops
Drainage Water Management
Variable Rate Technology
Subsurface Phosphorus Placement
Manure Incorporation
Conservation Crop Rotation - Forages
Conservation Crop Rotation - Small Grains
Overwintering Cover Crops
Drainage Water Management
Common Agreement Questions
Q: When can I apply nutrients?
A: After you have an approved VNMP and if field and weather conditions are met.
Q: How do I determine if a nutrient application meets the weather forecast requirements?
A: Western Lake Erie Basin restrictions start on Page 9 of this document: https://nutrienteducation.osu.edu/sites/nutriented/files/imce/Manual17_Change_Foldout.pdf
You can also view this 10-minute video for information from OSU on how to interpret the 48-hour forecast: https://youtu.be/Z7Ip8hsL4bA
Q: What records do I need to keep?
A: The record-keeping requirements for each practice are in the individual practice guidelines with each BMP sheet that was initialed by the producer.
A: After you have an approved VNMP and if field and weather conditions are met.
Q: How do I determine if a nutrient application meets the weather forecast requirements?
A: Western Lake Erie Basin restrictions start on Page 9 of this document: https://nutrienteducation.osu.edu/sites/nutriented/files/imce/Manual17_Change_Foldout.pdf
You can also view this 10-minute video for information from OSU on how to interpret the 48-hour forecast: https://youtu.be/Z7Ip8hsL4bA
Q: What records do I need to keep?
A: The record-keeping requirements for each practice are in the individual practice guidelines with each BMP sheet that was initialed by the producer.
