MONROE - Farmers who spread manure on fields need to be aware of manure runoff.
According to the University of Wisconsin Discovery Farms Program, there is a risk of runoff until the ground thaws.
Temperatures are expected to reach the 40s later this week and next. The warmer temperatures will cause snow to melt. Rain is also expected this weekend or early next week.
The melting snow and rain could lead to manure runoff.
Farmers need to listen to weather forecasts and avoid spreading manure when there is a chance for rain.
To avoid runoff into streams and rivers, farmers should:
• Stack manure in areas where the potential runoff is low.
• Identify fields that are away from streams and rivers.
• Contact local conservation offices to identify safe stacking sites. In Green County, the conservation office phone number is 325-4195.
According to the University of Wisconsin Discovery Farms Program, there is a risk of runoff until the ground thaws.
Temperatures are expected to reach the 40s later this week and next. The warmer temperatures will cause snow to melt. Rain is also expected this weekend or early next week.
The melting snow and rain could lead to manure runoff.
Farmers need to listen to weather forecasts and avoid spreading manure when there is a chance for rain.
To avoid runoff into streams and rivers, farmers should:
• Stack manure in areas where the potential runoff is low.
• Identify fields that are away from streams and rivers.
• Contact local conservation offices to identify safe stacking sites. In Green County, the conservation office phone number is 325-4195.