Operation and maintenance support to the manure management planner (MMP) software including updating and adding state specific data

Purdue University received a $250,000 Cooperative Agreement from the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. The award funds operation and maintenance support for the Manure Management Planner (MMP) software, including updating and adding state-specific data to enhance the tool's functionality and relevance across the United States.

The Manure Management Planner software serves as a technical resource supporting conservation planning and implementation efforts related to agricultural nutrient management and environmental compliance. By maintaining and upgrading the platform with current state-specific information, Purdue University enables NRCS and its conservation partners to deliver more accurate, localized technical assistance to private landowners and agricultural producers seeking to implement sustainable manure management practices aligned with soil and water conservation objectives.