National Ag News

There’s a new online weather forecasting tool designed to help Wisconsin farmers avoid spreading manure during high-risk runoff times.  Donna Gilson, with the state ag department, says the Runoff Risk Advisory Forecast helps farmers avoid getting manure into ground and surface water. “It gives a weather forecast along with taking into consideration the slope of your land and just the general conditions in your area.”

The forecast is a joint effort between the National Weather Service, the University of Wisconsin, and state ag officials.  

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