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  • 1. Amber RadatzUW Discovery FarmsApril 3, 2013Will Spreading Bans ReduceWinter Runoff Events?
  • 2. Key Lessons from DiscoveryFarms Timing, timing, timing Management decisions really do matter Losses can vary greatly year to year based onweather, location and management decisions Sound conservation is still sound conservation
  • 3. Wintertime runoff On average, 50% of runoff while soil is frozen Can be 100% of total annual runoff dependingon conditions Mostly February and March March: 100% frequency 1/3 of total annual runoff Risk for runoff in April, May and June is similar tothat of January and February
  • 4. Runoff TimingAverage % ofAnnualRunoffRunoffFrequencyOctober 3% 23%November