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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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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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Clean water advocate wins local labor recognition award
Emerald, Wis. resident has worked tirelessly to protect community from water pollution.
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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 After one rescinded its ordinance, others wonder if they’ll face lawsuits.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.
