National Ag News
Nutrient management risk calculator available to farmers in Great Lakes
Jul 3, 2017, 11:57 AM
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A new online tool is being developed to help farmers in the Great Lakes find the optimal time for manure application with the least amount of environmental impact.
Shelby Burlew with Michigan State University tells Brownfield the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service has partnered with state and regional organizations to provide runoff risk decision tools. “This tool takes into account factors such as precipitation, temperature, soil moisture, and different landscape characteristics.
