Geography
Wisconsin
Level of Effort
Medium
Overview
This tool provides a set of maps that help farmers who apply manure as a nutrient source to identify suitable cropland areas and times for spreading.
![The options available in the MMAS, including short and long term forecasts.](https://www.wicoastalatlas.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/manure-2-1024x802.png)
![Map of Wisconsin displaying the current runoff risk.](https://www.wicoastalatlas.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/manure-1-1024x636.png)
![Risk profile for a particular location in Wisconsin.](https://www.wicoastalatlas.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/manure-4-1024x664.png)
![Map of Wisconsin with long-term risks for spreading manure.](https://www.wicoastalatlas.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/manure-3-1024x649.png)
![Zoomed in map of a portion of Wisconsin showing risk factors for spreading manure.](https://www.wicoastalatlas.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/manure-5-1024x591.png)
Features
- View a short-term runoff risk assessment to aid in daily nutrient application planning
- View forecasted precipitation, soil temperature, and soil saturation data
- Access 590 and NR243 restriction maps using SnapMaps to aid in long-term nutrient application planning
Guidance & Resources
The Manure Management Advisory System is a resource to help farmers and others who apply nutrients to identify suitable cropland areas for spreading.
Tool Custodian
Related Data & Tools
- Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Tags
nutrient management, nutrient application, runoff risk, 590, manure, manure application, Wisconsin, Department of Agriculture