The vision of the Cornell University's Nutrient Management Spear Program is to assess current knowledge, identify research and educational needs, conduct applied, field and laboratory-based research, facilitate technology and knowledge transfer, and aid in the on-farm implementation of beneficial strategies for field crop nutrient management, including timely
application of organic and inorganic nutrient sources to improve profitability and competitiveness of New York State farms while protecting the environment. For more information about our program activities see our most recent NMSP Program Report.
News
- 8/25/2018: New Guidelines: Guidelines for Nitrogen Management of 4-5 Cut Intensively Managed Grasses.
- 8/21/2018: What's Cropping Up? Nutrient boom allows for mid-season manure application in corn.
- 8/21/2018: What's Cropping Up? Corn Silage and Grain Yield Monitor Data Cleaning.
- 8/20/2018: Call for Action: Participate in Whole Farm Nutrient Mass Balance Assessments. Updated Input Data Sheets, and Input Data Sheet Instructions, Posted on the MNB Project Page.
- 8/20/2018: Impact Statement: McMahon Family's Clear Vision Brings E-Z Acres Farm to Economic and Environmental Sustainability.
- 7/12/2018: Program Overview: NMSP Program Report.
- 6/13/2018: New Guidelines: Adaptive Management Guidelines for 2018.
- 6/12/2018: Impact Statement: Cornell 2018 Animal Science Graduate Jordi Verhoeven Earns Honors in Research with Sulfur Mass Balance Project.
- 6/5/2018: Agronomy Journal Article: Spring N Management is Important for Triticale Forage Yield and Quality.
- 6/5/2018: Impact Statement: NMSP Yield Monitor Data Cleaning Project Improves Information for Farmers and Researchers.
- 6/4/2018: Impact Statement: Cornell 2018 Agricultural Science Grad Sarah Hetrick Follows Her Passion for Soil Health.
- 5/23/2018: Impact Statement: NMSP's Collaborative Study with Industry Explores Drones for Nitrogen Management.
Featured Links
- New York On-Farm Research Partnership
- Cornell Nutrient Guidelines for Field Crops
- Agronomy Factsheets
- Impact Statements
- Nutrient Management Tutorials
Featured Articles
- New Yield Monitor Data Cleaning Manual: Processing/Cleaning Corn Silage and Grain Yield Monitor Data for Standardized Yield Maps across Farms, Fields, and Years.
- What's Cropping Up? Corn Silage and Grain Yield Monitor Data Cleaning.
- Whole Farm Nutrient Mass Balances in Summary; Feasible Whole Farm Nutrient Mass Balances; Greatly Improved Nutrient Efficiency Demonstrates New York Dairy Farmers’ Environmental Stewardship.
- Northeast Region Certified Crop Adviser (NRCCA) Manual: Pest Management; Crop Management; Soil & Water Management; Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management.
Upcoming Events
- 2018 NRCCA Annual Training. DoubleTree, Syracuse, NY. November 27-29, 2018.
- 2018 ASA/CSSA International Annual Meeting. Baltimore, MD, November 4-7, 2018.
- 2019 SSSA International Soils Meeting. San Diego, CA, January 6-9, 2019.
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Jobs and Scholarships
- NMSP Undergraduate Student Summer Internships. Email: qmk2@cornell.edu to Inquire for Summer Internships and Work During Semesters.
NMSP Laboratory
- Submission Form ISNT, CSNT, Cornell S-Test.
- CSNT Sampling Instructions (2016).
- NMSP Laboratory Manual (2017).
- Address for Samples: NMSP Laboratory, c/o Quirine Ketterings or Sanjay Gami, 323/317 Morrison Hall, Animal Science, Cornell University, Ithaca NY 14853.