Natural Resources Conservation Service Practice Standard 590 for Nutrient Management in Colorado.
Nutrient Management involves managing the amount (rate), source, placement (method of application), and timing of plant
nutrients and soil amendments.
The purpose of this document is to:
- budget, supply, and conserve nutrients for plant production
- minimize agricultural nonpoint source pollution of surface and groundwater resources
- properly utilize manure or organic byproducts as a plant nutrient source
- protect air quality by reducing odors, nitrogen emissions (ammonia, oxides of nitrogen), and the formation of atmospheric particulates
- maintain or improve the physical,chemical, and biological condition of soil