Spring continues to take it’s time gracing us with its presence, and some farmers may be getting anxious to clean out their manure pits. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is urging farmers to be patient, as spreading too early could lead to run off which would let valuable nutrients end up in streams instead of on crops. Farmers should contact their crop consultants or county land conservation offices for help identifying alternatives to spreading, such as stacking manure away from lakes or rivers, drinking water wells, or area with sinkholes or exposed bedrock. To view a Runoff Risk Advisory Forecast, visit ManureAdvisorySystem.wi.gov.
DATCP Warns not to Rush Spreading Manure
Mar 16, 2018 | 3:00 PM
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