Which of the following are VNMP requirements?

• A. Soil tests within the last three years, documentation of nutrient application methods, identification of all nutrients applied, and field information regarding land subject to the plan.
• B. Soil tests every year, no documentation of application methods, no nutrient identification, and no field information required.
• C. Soil tests within the last year, identification of nitrogen only, and field information not required.
• D. A mandatory crop insurance requirement for participants.

Answer: (A)

VNMP focuses on using current soil information, documenting how nutrients are applied, and clearly defining the fields covered by the plan so nitrogen can be managed accurately. Soil tests within the last three years provide up-to-date fertility data; documenting nutrient application methods shows exactly how and when fertilizers were applied; identifying all nutrients applied ensures complete accounting of inputs; and field information about land subject to the plan defines the scope and location of the management area. Together, these elements create a traceable, field-specific approach that supports targeted nitrogen use and reduces environmental risk. The other options include requirements not part of VNMP, such as annual soil testing, missing documentation, limiting nutrient identification to nitrogen only, or requiring crop insurance.