The rainy planting and growing seasons have stretched into the harvest season, making farmers eager to get crops off the fields and spread manure, however according to DNR officials, impatience can lead to spreading in high-risk conditions. One way farmers can judge when to spread manure is to check the Runoff Risk Advisory Forecast, available online at manureadvisorysystem.wi.gov. The runoff forecast provides maps showing short-term runoff risk for daily application planning, taking into account factors including soil moisture, weather forecast, crop cover, snow cover, and slope. Farmers should always have an emergency plan in place in case of manure spills or runoff.
State Ag Officials Warn to Avoid Manure Runoff
Oct 18, 2018 | 5:00 PM
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