Enroll in New Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Program

Central Platte NRD Accepting Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Applications

Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) is encouraging agricultural producers to enroll in its new Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Program. This initiative offers financial incentives to producers who reduce nitrogen applications by up to 40 pounds or 15 percent, whichever is less Eligible crops for this program include corn, sugar beets and potatoes. The program can be combined with offers from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and other entities. Producers have the flexibility to determine how to reduce nitrogen applications and will work with the NRD to implement the practices.

PRIORITY AREAS

• Priority A: Phases II & III of CPNRD’s Groundwater Management Program.  Payment: $15/acre
• Priority B:  Not in Priority A but certified to irrigate.
  Payment: $12/acre
• Priority C: Remainder of the state.  Payment: $10/acre

IMPORTANT DATES
Applications Due:  Applications can be submitted via email or online by January 15, 2025.
Documentation Deadline:  Producers have until January 15, 2026, to document and show the reduction in their nitrogen application to be eligible for payments.

GUIDELINES      APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

For general questions about the program contact Courtney Widup at (308) 395-7605 or widup@cpnrd.org.