Newtrient 9-Point Practice Scoring System
Every practice is evaluated based on nine criteria developed by Newtrient. The 9-Point Score indicates the status and assists in tracking the progress of the practice in the key areas of commercial viability, economic & industry value, and transparency & interaction.
If you are a dairy farmer…
- It means you can identify practices that have shared information with Newtrient.
- It means Newtrient has assigned points where justified based on the information shared.
- It does not mean Newtrient has endorsed the practice.
If you are introducing a practice…
- It means you can share information with Newtrient to help dairy farmers gain insights about this practice.
- It does not mean Newtrient is endorsing the practice or judging its performance.
9-Point Score Criteria
COMMERCIAL VIABILITY
OPERATIONAL HISTORY – The practice is currently operational on at least ten North American dairy farms.
OPERATIONAL RELIABILITY – The practice has more than a 10-year record of reliable performance on at least ten North American dairy farms.
PENETRATION – The practice has been employed on at least 100 North American dairy farms.
ECONOMICS & INDUSTRY VALUE
CAPITAL COST – Capital costs of implementation are clearly defined and understood by Newtrient.
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE COST – Capital costs of implementation are clearly defined and understood by Newtrient.
VALUE PROPOSITION – The practice delivers identifiable economic, environmental, or community value (e.g., reduced cost, increased income, reduced odor, improved nutrient use, etc.) to the farm.
TRANSPARENCY & INTERACTION
INFORMATION SHARING – Information for implementing and employing this practice is readily available.
EXPERT EVALUATION – The practice has been accepted by the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) or State Agencies as a Conservation Management Practice (CMP) or Best Management Practice (BMP).
FUNDING AVAILABILITY – This practice is supported by state and national funding programs for implementation on dairy farms.
Newtrient Recognized Solution Designation
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The Newtrient Business Team assigns the Newtrient Recognized designation to solutions that demonstrate high marks on the 9-Point Criteria, the solution does what it claims to do.
If you are a dairy farmer…
- It means contacting a qualified advisor may be helpful in your search for the right solutions for your farm and business goals.
- It does not mean the solution will work on every farm or address each farmer’s particular challenges and business goals.
- It does not mean you should exclude solutions that have not received this designation in your search.
If you are introducing a solution…
- It means your solution can become Newtrient Recognized by sharing information that substantiates it does what you claim it will do.
- It does not mean Newtrient is recommending or endorsing your solution over others.
Newtrient Emerging Solution Designation
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The Newtrient Business Team assigns the Newtrient Emerging Solution designation to a solution that appears to be headed in the right direction based on their 9-Point Score and performance on dairies in North America.
Newtrient will continue to evaluate emerging solutions as well as reevaluate existing solutions as they become more refined.
If you are a dairy farmer…
- It means the solution is showing positive momentum and merits watching.
- It means the solution has not yet met all the criteria to achieve the Newtrient Recognized designation.
- It does not mean the solution isn’t a good fit for your farm and business goals.
If you are a solution provider…
- It means you have the opportunity to share more information with Newtrient regarding how this solution helps dairy farmers meet their farm and business goals.
- It does not mean the solution cannot achieve Newtrient Recognized designation in the future.
Not Verified Designation
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There are some solutions that have been included in the Solutions Catalog whose information has not yet been verified, however, Newtrient will continue to work to provide accurate and verified information as it becomes available.
If you are a dairy farmer…
- It means the information on the page has not been verified by the solution provider.
- It does not mean:
- The information is invalid or should be excluded from your search.
- The solution isn’t a good fit for your farm and business goals.
- You shouldn’t call this solution provider to find out more about the solution
If you are a solution provider…
- It means you can contact Newtrient to verify information about this solution and/or supply us with additional information to share with dairy farmers.
- It does not mean Newtrient is judging the solution.
Note: Newtrient has made a sincere attempt to reach all providers in this category and will continue to follow up until the information is verified by the solution provider.