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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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Livestock groups sue to stop Wisconsin from requiring pollution permits
New lawsuit claims DNR does not have power to regulate factory farm manure spreading.
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Wisconsin towns brace for next fight on local control over large farms
A proposed pig CAFO spurred five northwest Wisconsin towns to regulate big farms. After one rescinded its ordinance, others wonder if they’ll face lawsuits.
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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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EPA agrees to study pollution caused by large-scale livestock farms
Federal environmental agency will review risks, solutions, and current regulations.
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Proposed hog operation near Trade River resubmits full application for state permit
Cumberland LLC seeks to open facility that would house 26,000 swine in northwest Wisconsin.
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Rural St. Croix Valley town fights lawsuit over rules for factory farms
Laketown retains legal counsel to respond to challenge of new ordinance by industry group.
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Contest seeks slogan for billboard opposed to large-scale livestock operations
Group working along St. Croix River tributary also offers update on CAFO application.
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Wisconsin business group seeks to block local large-scale livestock ordinances
Another industry lobbying organization challenges new operating rules in St. Croix River region.
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In Wisconsin, small towns want more regulations for big farms
The state’s agricultural lobby says local efforts to regulate CAFOs are illegal.
