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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, Right Rate, Right Time, and Right Place) play a critical role. Applying fertilizer efficiently helps farmers protect […]

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 a science-based framework that helps farmers make informed nutrient management decisions—improving crop performance while protecting […]

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 and could lead to off-target movement. When nutrients leave the soil […]

“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 practices. A $1,000 planning voucher from the Mid-Atlantic 4R Nutrient Stewardship Association is […]

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 and Sailesh’s presentations complimented each other and are available to watch on our […]

Elkton, Maryland (September 29, 2023) – The Mid-Atlantic 4R Nutrient Stewardship Association held it’s first-ever 4R Symposium on August 31st at Cecil Community College in partnership with the Delaware Maryland 4R Alliance and Pennsylvania 4R Alliances. The symposium featured four great presentations showcasing fertilizer efficiency and 4R research (Right Source, Rate, Time, and Placement of […]

Queenstown, Maryland (January 26, 2023) – Cost-share is available to farmers interested in adding an additional split to their nitrogen application on their 2023 corn crop. The Mid-Atlantic 4R Nutrient Stewardship Association and their agribusiness partners will work directly with producers in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed for the third and final year of this grant […]

As a partner-driven approach to conservation that funds solutions to natural resource challenges on agricultural land, the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) has funding available for precision nutrient management, manure injection, and soil health conservation practices. The application cut-off is April 14, 2023. For more information please contact Jordan Bailey at 410-913-0264 or by email […]

Queenstown, Maryland (August 22, 2022) – The Delaware Maryland 4R (DEMD4R) Alliance is preparing for its annual 4R Field Day being held on August 31st at the Wye Research and Education Center. This year, DEMD4R is working with the University of Maryland Agronomy Program to offer more to the annual event. We hope to see […]

The Annual 4R and Agronomy Field Day is quickly approaching. This year, the Delaware Maryland 4R Alliance and the University of Maryland Agronomy Program are co-hosting the event to offer an educational and networking-friendly event for you! Join us at the Wye Research and Education Center in Queenstown on August 31 starting at 8:00 AM. […]