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Wisconsin judge rejects attempt to overturn factory farm regulations
Ruling allows DNR to continue requiring pollution permits for large-scale livestock operations.
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The watchdogs: After Wisconsin landowners discover plans to spread pig manure without permission, critics call for stronger oversight
State leans on citizens to scrutinize big farms’ manure plans. Opponents fear serious environmental harm.
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The businessman: Pig farm developer gains little trust in Wisconsin town. He doesn’t particularly care.
Critics accuse a developer of disregarding local concerns in his push to construct the state’s largest pig farm. He calls himself the victim of “selfish” residents.
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The chairman: How a plan to develop Wisconsin’s largest pig farm upended a small town’s politics
A proposal for a $20 million concentrated animal feeding operation sowed distrust in Trade Lake as opponents accused the town’s chairman of backroom dealings to facilitate construction.
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Threat to sue town in Polk County over large farm regulations revives local control fight
Backed by a pro-business law group, two residents challenge regulations of concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs.
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Lawsuit aims to loosen CAFO waste restrictions in Wisconsin. Even farmers are alarmed.
The Wisconsin Farmers Union says giving CAFOs more latitude jeopardizes water quality and public health.
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Forum focuses on western Wisconsin water worries
Event along Apple River covered threats to region’s water and what’s being done to protect it.
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Environmental groups sue EPA over factory farm water pollution
Lawsuit seeks to expand and strengthen industry regulation under the Clean Water Act.
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Company proposes slightly scaled-back hog facility near Trade River
By reducing number of animals and increasing cage size, Cumberland says it will comply with new standards.
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Large dairy operation in Willow River watershed seeks to renew permit
Public hearing on May 18 for plans to manage 1,600 cows and the manure they produce.
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