Nutrient Management
What are Nitrates?
Nitrate (NO3) is a compound of nitrogen and oxygen, that may be found in several different forms within terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Nitrate may be found naturally in air, soil, water, and some foods. While nitrate is essential for plant and animal survival and growth, excess amounts may cause water quality problems.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for drinking water at 10 parts per million (ppm).
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Sampling Requirements & Allowances
Soil & Water Sampling Requirements The Nebraska Legislature has stated that the level of nitrogen in groundwater is increasing. They have also determined that Natural Resource Districts have the legal… Read More2026 Ag Symposium
Opening Remarks, Tyler Kroupa- MidWest Labs (Video) Intro to Soil Sampling (Presentation) Robb Deadman- AgroTech USA (Video) Using Soil Tests to Manage Nutrient Fixation (Presentation) Scott… Read More2025 Ag Symposium
Thank you sponsors and donors! Ag Symposium Videos and Presentations Welcome and Introductions, Water Department Update, Resource Conservation Department Update, Nitrate Presentation (video) Windbreak… Read MoreDistrict-Wide Landowner Forum June 27, 2024
North Platte NRD Announces District-Wide Landowner Forum The North Platte Natural Resources District will be holding a district-wide meeting on Thursday, June 27, 2024. The meeting will provide… Read More