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News ArchivesYEAR2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 MONTH Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec HEADLINES "Massive" dairy planned near Edgeley, ND March 22, 2010, Edgeley, ND — An $80 million dairy operation could start construction later this summer if permits from the state’s health department and water commission can be secured. Lawsuit filed against farm, Perdue March 22, 2010 – Assateague Coastkeeper and the Waterkeeper Alliance recently announced they have filed a lawsuit in the federal District Court of Maryland, against Alan and Kristin Hudson Farm and Perdue Farms Inc. Violations at NY farms result in fines March 22, 2010, Watertown, NY – The New York Department of Environmental Conservation reported the two consent order agreements during January and February in St. Lawrence County. Poultry bill passes Senate committee March 19, 2010, Boise, ID – Poultry operations are expected to grow in Idaho. No one knows how much they’ll grow yet, but Sen. Tim Corder, R-Mountain Home and the chairman of the Senate Agricultural Affairs Committee, wants the state to be ready. Hundreds stand up for Premium Standard Farms March 19, 2010, Trenton, MO – It was another packed house as the panel of experts met with the public and officials from Premium Standard Farms (March 16) in Trenton, Missouri. Manure treatment garnering attention March 18, 2010 – With more large farms in the state producing millions of gallons of manure a year, will digesters and treatment systems join tractors and milking parlors as symbols of Wisconsin’s long-standing dairy tradition? Premium Standard Farms to appeal verdict March 18, 2010, Princeton, MO – Premium Standard Farms, LLC issued the following statement in response to the jury’s verdict in the case of Owens, et al v. ContiGroup Companies, Inc., et al. Allies in manure treatment announce new system Warren, RI, March 18, 2010 – An increasing number of dairies are using sand as bedding for their cows as it provides a clean, healthy environment. Reusing the sand is not only cost effective but environmentally sound. However, sand must be cleaned properly to avoid spreading disease and infection amongst the herd. Two companies that supply environmental treatment solutions have joined technologies to develop a new solution: SandSmartTMBTR. Manure was spread near site of wells March 17, 2010, Batavia, NY – The manure spread on land near three homes that have contaminated wells was applied by Offhaus Farms, the district manager of the Genesee County Soil & Water Conservation District said. Foul odor blankets Texas town March 17, 2010, Victoria, TX – If you stepped outside or cracked a window (March 15), you likely were hit with an unexpected odor described as anything from dog feces to a cat litter box and stink bait. |
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