February 28, 2024
The State Conservation Commission (SCC or Commission) is pleased to announce the hiring of Brady Seeley as the new Director of the Nutrient and Odor Management Programs in the Harrisburg SCC office.
February 13, 2024
The State Conservation Commission (SCC or Commission) is pleased to announce the hiring of Rebecca Vigil as the new Conservation Program Specialist in the Harrisburg SCC office.
December 1, 2023
When planning for manure application to legumes "with manure", interpreting the nitrogen balance after manure, supplemental fertilizer N additions, and the final nutrient balance can be confusing. These issues have been clarified in the NMP 9.x and NBS 7.x releases by adding a report of the legume N removal balance after manure applications in the Crop & Manure Management printouts.
October 30, 2023
The Nutrient Management Program has updated the Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) Spreadsheet to Version 9.1 in November 2023. Several updates were added to resolve identified issues and provide additional information.
October 30, 2023
Version 12.0, Record of Change October 2023 of the Pennsylvania Act 38 Nutrient Management Program Technical Manual has been approved by the State Conservation Commission and has been made available on the Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Program website. The official release date is October 2023.
October 30, 2023
Version 6.0, Record of Change 2023 of the Pennsylvania Nutrient Management and Manure Management Program Administrative Manual has been approved by the State Conservation Commission and has been made available on the Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Program website. The official release date is October 2023.
October 30, 2023
The Pennsylvania Act 38 Nutrient Management Program Technical Manual has been developed in order to provide consistent program guidance, further refining the requirements in the regulations, to be utilized in the development, review, and implementation of Act 38 Nutrient Management Plans.
October 15, 2023
The Nutrient Management Program has updated the Nutrient Balance Sheet (NBS) Spreadsheet to Version 7.0. Several updates were added to resolve identified issues and provide additional information.
September 28, 2023
The Nutrient Management Program has updated the Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) Spreadsheet to Version 9.0. Several updates were added to resolve identified issues and provide additional information.
June 6, 2023
Please be advised that the following county conservation districts (1st map below) do not hold Act 38 Nutrient Management and Chapter 91 Manure Management Delegation.
June 1, 2023
This article explains the changes to the newly released tables in the Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management chapter of the Penn State 2023-2024 Agronomy Guide, and how those changes affect the nutrient management planning community when using the Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) or Nutrient Balance Sheet (NBS) planning tools.
May 12, 2023
Basic overview of a few government programs for Pennsylvania farmers. There is more funding than ever for ag conservation programs available to farmers right now to help protect natural resources, but the acronym alphabet soup can leave your head spinning. Read on for simplified descriptions of some popular programs in Pennsylvania. Follow the links in each section for more details.
February 24, 2023
The dangerously transmissible disease, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is currently resurging at an alarming rate in Pennsylvania. All chicken, turkey, and duck farms in the state should be on heightened alert and exercise strict biosecurity protocols at this time, and through the coming months.
February 2, 2023
The purpose of this article is to clarify the requirements for accurately preparing Act 38 Nutrient Balance Sheets (NBS). Specifically, the requirements apply to NBS prepared as part of an Act 38 NMP and for any manure exports from an Act 38 operation including manure exported through a broker.
February 2, 2023
This article focuses on Manure Spreader calibration and why it is important when developing and implementing an Act 38 Nutrient Management Plan (NMP).
January 26, 2023
The Nutrient Management Program has updated the Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) Spreadsheet to Version 8.2. Several updates were added to resolve identified issues and provide additional information. If a planner experience any of the issues, then they must use NMP Version 8.2.
January 4, 2023
NBS Spreadsheet Version 6.3 – January 2023 has been released by the Act 38 Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Program. Planners can use any revision of Version 6 however the best practice is to use the most recent revision when starting a new plan.
December 19, 2022
The purpose of this article is to communicate the signature requirements in Act 38 Nutrient Management Plans (NMPs) and NMP amendments (amendment) for Appendix 1 and for Appendix 8 when manure is exported from the Act 38 operation to a known landowner for agricultural land application scenarios.
December 19, 2022
The purpose of this article is to remind Manure Broker Level 1s (MB1) and Manure Broker Level 2s (MB2) about the proper procedures for developing and submitting Nutrient Balance Sheets (NBS) for manure brokered under Act 49. It is important to note that only MB2s can develop NBS but both MB1s and MB2s can submit NBS to the reviewing authority.
December 19, 2022
The purpose of this article is to remind conservation district staff about the proper procedures for recording and documenting Nutrient Balance Sheets (NBS) for brokered manure developed under Act 49.
December 19, 2022
In October 2021, Version 12 of The Pennsylvania Act 38 Nutrient Management Program Technical Manual was released. This version of the manual was updated to include new guidance regarding Act 38 NMP technical reviews and electronic submissions.
December 19, 2022
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission (SCC) will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities.
November 9, 2022
NBS Spreadsheet Version 6.2 – November 2022 has been released by the Act 38 Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Program. Planners can use any revision of Version 6 however the best practice is to use the most recent revision when starting a new plan.
September 28, 2022
Recently we have been asked for assistance to determine the nutrient composition of a blended manure group.
September 12, 2022
The 2023 crop year is quickly approaching and will begin on October 1st, 2022.
June 16, 2022
Those who work in the world of manure and nutrient management should subscribe to the Journal of Nutrient Management.
March 24, 2022
There is a process to follow to withdrawal Nutrient Management Plans (NMP) and Odor Management Plans (OMP) and to rescind OMP approvals.
March 17, 2022
The Nutrient Management Program has updated the Nutrient Balance Sheet (NBS) Excel Standard Format planning tool to Version 6.1 – March 2022. Several updates were added to resolve identified issues and provide additional information.
March 11, 2022
How do alternative sources of nitrogen and phosphorous (non-manure and non-commercial fertilizer) relate to your Act 38 Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) obligations?
February 4, 2022
Your soil conservation plan is developed. Learn about plan implementation, plan evaluation, field observation, and why ephemeral gullies are important.
