DNR to help farms with NMP
January 19, 2012 – A good nutrient management plan not
only helps farmers take advantage of the fertilizer potential of their manure,
but also keeps that waste out of lakes, rivers and groundwater. As a result,
the WI Department of Natural Resources animal waste specialists are conducting
more on-site visits to help operators of large-scale farms better use the
nutrient management plans required by their state water protection permits.
CFO regulations make NM more important
January
16, 2012, West LaFayette, IN – Indiana’s impending revised regulations for
confined feeding operations and nutrient application have put an even greater
emphasis on nutrient management in the state, says Purdue Extension dairy
specialist Tamilee Nennich.
How to cope with new Indiana CFO regs
January
6, 2012 – Indiana’s impending revised regulations for confined feeding
operations and nutrient application have put an even greater emphasis on
nutrient management in the state, says Purdue Extension dairy specialist
Tamilee Nennich.
Judge: WA dairy contaminated water
January
6, 2012, Yakima, WA – A federal judge has ruled that an Eastern Washington
dairy – the subject of air and water pollution complaints for years –
consistently applied excessive amounts of manure to neighboring fields, causing
or contributing to groundwater contamination in the area.
Manure rule raises water quality concerns in NY
January
2, 2012 – A recent victory for New York’s farm leaders has raised concerns
about water quality. Dairy and livestock farms produce a lot of manure. Many
farmers spread it on to their fields in liquid form.
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