In the second episode of the BMPs of NMPs, Daniel Smith of UW-Madison Extension's Nutrient and Pest Management program and Sara Walling of Clean Wisconsin talk about the current and future status of of Wisconsin's 590 Nutrient Management Standard, adoption of these practices throughout the state, and our history of using the best available science to ensure farm profitability and sustainability. Looking beyond 2026, we discuss how a mix of nitrogen loss reduction, rural public health, and continued emphasis on phosphorus surface runoff will continue to motivate the future of conservation, leaning into Wisconsin’s unique investments in research, technology, programming, and tools that support them all.

BMPs of NMPs #2: Wisconsin's 590 Nutrient Management Standard Today and Beyond

Two educators with UW-Madison Extension in Wisconsin combining our skills, knowledge, and experience to help farmers and agronomists develop research-based solutions to issues facing agriculture in Wisconsin.

BMPs of NMPs #2: Wisconsin's 590 Nutrient Management Standard Today and Beyond

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