Know the difference! Wendy Powell with the K-State Extension office stresses you know the difference between water soaked grains or forages that can be salvaged, versus flood soaked that will need to be disposed of. K-State Extension agent Wendy Powell says if your material is soaked in flood waters from a river, it is most likely contaminated and explains how to properly dispose of. Compositing is one method of disposing the soaked forage, you could perform land application or burning the material is always an option just be a respectful and careful burner.

Powell did say if it was only ponded water affecting your material you may be in the clear. She stresses time is of the essence and you must attempt to dry as quick as possible to avoid molds and other bacteria.