Farmers Should Check Wisconsin's Runoff Risk Advisory Forecast
Friday, March 15th, 2019 -- 9:01 AM
(Wisconsin Ag Connection) -With snow melting and recent rain on frozen soil, Wisconsin's Runoff Risk Advisory Forecast says the risk of manure runoff is severe statewide.The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture urges farmers to keep this in mind as they consider emptying manure storage that may be full. Spreading manure while the risk of runoff is severe could cause manure runoff into streams, threatening water quality. At the click of a mouse, farmers can check the Runoff Risk Advisory Forecast, available online at manureadvisorysystem.wi.gov, for the latest information on spreading risks.
The runoff forecast provides maps showing short-term runoff risk for daily application planning, taking into account soil saturation and temperature, weather forecast, snow and crop cover, and slope. It is updated three times daily by the National Weather Service. If farmers must spread manure, crop consultants and county conservationists can help identify fields where the risk is lower.
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