The enrollment/sign-up period for cost-share assistance through the Nitrogen Management Program (NMP) for the 2027 growing season is open from September 1 through November 15. To apply for the Nitrogen Management Program, applicants must submit a completed application form for each field, a W-9 form, a U.S.  Citizenship Verification form, and a certified FSA map indicating the planned crop acres for the following growing season no later than November 15. Landowner signature is required to complete the application. This is a cost-share opportunity with limited funding and completed applications will be approved in the order that they are received.

Eligibility and documentation requirements:
Acres enrolled in the program are not allowed to be fertilized during the fall or winter application restriction period, October 1 through March 1. Fertilizer applications must occur after March 1. For enrolled corn acres that include a split or secondary fertilizer application, the split/secondary fertilizer application must occur at or after the V6 corn growth stage. To receive payment, applicants must submit a completed verification form to LPSNRD, along with supporting documentation such as certified FSA map with planted crop acres, fertilizer receipts, application maps, nitrogen rate decisions, and related records by July 1 of the growing season. Maximum payment of $10,000 per year per applicant. Lifetime eligibility of 5 years per field and per applicant. The lifetime eligibility also applies to the landowner of the property if the applicant is the tenant farmer. Landowner signature is required if the applicant is not the landowner.