Manure injection grants
Manure injection grants support Maryland farmers in applying liquid manure below the soil surface to reduce nutrient runoff and odors, preserve surface residue, and make more nitrogen available to crops.
Funder: Maryland Department of Agriculture
Due Dates: No application closing date stated (Applications) | March 1, 2027 (Work may begin, subject to ground conditions)
Funding Amounts: Up to $45 per acre for manure injection, plus distance-based manure transport support
Summary: Cost-share grants help Maryland farmers inject liquid manure below the soil surface to reduce nutrient runoff and odors while preserving surface residue.
Key Information: Fields must have a Maryland Soil Phosphorus Fertility Index Value (P-FIV) below 500.
Description
The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) offers manure injection cost-share grants for spring- or fall-planted crops. The program supports applying liquid manure below the soil surface to prevent nutrient runoff, reduce odors, and preserve beneficial surface residue. Injection minimizes soil disturbance and helps prevent soil and nutrient losses, making it compatible with no-till and strip-till systems.
Funding helps farmers use purchased injection equipment, rent or lease equipment, hire custom operators, and offset manure-injection operating costs. Manure transport support is also available, with rates tied to the distance between the manure source and the field. By reducing nitrogen volatilization, injection makes more nitrogen available to crops. Reduced odors can also lessen complaints from neighbors.
