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Free Advanced Nitrogen Management Available for Pennsylvania Farms Using Injected Manure
With nitrogen prices continuing to put pressure on farm budgets, making the most of every available nutrient source has never been more important. Through funding provided by the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation, Rosetree Consulting is offering free Advanced…
Fertilizer Efficiency & the 4Rs: Managing High Fertilizer Prices
When fertilizer prices are high, efficiency matters more than ever. The biggest return on investment doesn’t usually come from chasing new products—it comes from doing the fundamentals exceptionally well. That’s where the 4Rs of nutrient stewardship (Right Source,…
The Science Behind the 4Rs of Nutrient Stewardship
The 4Rs of nutrient stewardship—Right Source, Right Rate, Right Time, and Right Place—are more than guiding principles. They’re grounded in decades of agronomic research showing how nutrients move through soil, crops, and water systems. At their core, the 4Rs provide…
Getting to Know Your Soil
Article Written By: Todd Hunsicker, Growmark FS Following harvest one of the first steps to preparing for the next growing season is soil testing. Without knowing what nutrients are currently in the soil, applications of plant food may be a poor investment for growers…
Advanced Nutrient Management Vouchers Available
“Are you ready to take your farm to the next level for yield and efficiency?” For the upcoming small grains growing season, farmers and trusted advisors in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed have the opportunity to work together and plan advanced nutrient management…
4Rs of Dairy Manure
Successful and informative webinar by Mid-Atlantic 4R Chester, Maryland – June 17, 2025 – The Mid-Atlantic 4R Nutrient Stewardship Association held an hour-long webinar covering the 4Rs – Right Source, Right Rate, Right Time, and Right Place – of dairy manure. Robb…
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2027 Small Grain Vouchers Are Now Available
Vouchers for farmers and trusted advisors to plan their next step in 4R adoption are now available for the 2026/2027 small grain season. From testing a nitrogen claim reduction product to splitting your nitrogen across the growing season, farmers and trusted advisors can earn a $1,000 planning voucher from the Mid-Atlantic 4R Nutrient Stewardship Association. There will be 30 small grain vouchers available for the final time of our 2024 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Innovative and Nutrient Sediment Reduction Grant.
4R Voucher & Implementation Program: Winter Enrollment Opens August 18
Funding is available for Chesapeake Bay Watershed farmers and trusted advisors implementing advanced nutrient management practices. Eligible participants may receive planning vouchers, per-acre cost-share payments, and technical assistance support for qualifying 4R stewardship projects.
Plant Map 3D: A New Technology Helping Farmers Get More Benefit from Cover Crops
Applications are open for the 2027 season. Plant Map 3D maps the nitrogen your cover crop has made available across the field, so sidedress rates can be adjusted acre by acre. Mapping is covered by the program, plus up to $50/acre yield protection.
Conservation Innovation Grant: Nitrogen Use Efficiency Program
Looking for new ways to improve nitrogen use efficiency on your farm? This Conservation Innovation Grant offers planning vouchers, performance-based payments, and on-farm trial opportunities for corn and wheat producers throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Free Advanced Nitrogen Management Available for Pennsylvania Farms Using Injected Manure
With nitrogen prices continuing to put pressure on farm budgets, making the most of every available nutrient source has never been more important. Through funding provided by the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation, Rosetree Consulting is offering free Advanced…
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2027 Small Grain Vouchers Are Now Available
Vouchers for farmers and trusted advisors to plan their next step in 4R adoption are now available for the 2026/2027 small grain season. From testing a nitrogen claim reduction product to splitting your nitrogen across the growing season, farmers and trusted advisors can earn a $1,000 planning voucher from the Mid-Atlantic 4R Nutrient Stewardship Association. There will be 30 small grain vouchers available for the final time of our 2024 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Innovative and Nutrient Sediment Reduction Grant.
4R Voucher & Implementation Program: Winter Enrollment Opens August 18
Funding is available for Chesapeake Bay Watershed farmers and trusted advisors implementing advanced nutrient management practices. Eligible participants may receive planning vouchers, per-acre cost-share payments, and technical assistance support for qualifying 4R stewardship projects.
Nominate The Next Mid-Atlantic 4R Advocate
Mid-Atlantic 4R Nutrient Stewardship Association (MA4R) will be accepting nominations until December 4th. The purpose of a 4R Advocate program is to highlight growers and agricultural retail partners for implementing 4R practices, while offering a year of recognition.
Plant Map 3D: A New Technology Helping Farmers Get More Benefit from Cover Crops
Applications are open for the 2027 season. Plant Map 3D maps the nitrogen your cover crop has made available across the field, so sidedress rates can be adjusted acre by acre. Mapping is covered by the program, plus up to $50/acre yield protection.
2025 Summer Voucher Findings
One way, MA4R has been moving the needle, is through the use of 4R Vouchers. These vouchers are good for $1,000 worth of nutrient data management or advanced nutrient management planning. Funds go directly to a trusted advisor to assist a farmer for free or at a reduced cost. The purpose of the voucher allows any farm, no matter the size or level of 4R implementation, to organize their data or plan out how to utilize an advanced nutrient management practice for their business and showcase how the practice would benefit their farming operation.
Mid-Atlantic 4R’s Launches a New Website
Mid-Atlantic 4R Nutrient Stewardship Association is very excited to share, they have recently completed a new updated website! Check out 4rmidatlantic.com to see our updated website, learn about current funding opportunities, and meet all those who work together to make for a successful program.
Upcoming Events
The Mid-Atlantic 4R Nutrient Stewardship Association will be attending The Mill's Crop Showcase and invites farmers, crop advisers, agribusiness professionals, and industry partners to join them for a day of education, field demonstrations, and networking.
Nitrogen form drives availability, loss pathways, and crop uptake. Yara agronomists on aligning nitrogen decisions with crop demand using the 4R principles. Free for all. 1.0 CCA Nutrient Management CEU.