Nutrien

As a crop inputs producer, Nutrien is focused on nitrogen management programs in both the US and Canada. They did a smaller scale project in 2022 and are increasing acres enrolled in 2023

Farm Eligibility

Start Date

Sustainable Nitrogen Outcomes started in 2022

Geography

Available in all of North America

Eligible Practices
  • Nutrient Management

Additionality Requirement

Yes

Money Matters

Payment Schedule

At the end of the crop year after practice implementation is verified.

Price

Minimum of $1.50 per acre, with averages of $3-4 per acre.

Stackability (With goverment programs and other markets)

Refer to program category descriptions for general stackability potential. Reach out to the program contact for more information.

Carbon Related Incentive

Offset

Contracting Info

Contract Length

1 year contracts with potential annual re-enrollment for up to 10 years

Data Collected at Enrollment

All field activities in a crop season and any required baseline data for generating the change in nitrogen rates

Enrollment Assistance

To get started, contact Nutrien at sustainableag@nutrien.com

Agronomic/Technical Assistance

Free technical assistance from a variety of Nutrien staff.

Technical Info

Lead Organization

Nutrien Ag Solutions

Outcome Estimation

Combination of modeling and sampling of both water and soil

Verification

Data collection and entry is done by the grower. All Verification, Validation, and project ownership and management is done by Nutrien Ag Solutions

Penalty for Temporary Break in Practice Implementation

Not required, as it is based solely on if the practice change was implemented