CAFO

Legislation and programs in states like Missouri and Nebraska are paving the way to welcome large livestock operations by limiting local control over the facilities. Some rural residents worry about the potential pollution and decreased quality of life that will bring.

Researchers think long-tenured farmers in the Midwest are less likely to make deals with Big Ag companies.

More than a dozen Iowa environmental groups are calling on the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to more strongly regulate animal confinements and feedlots.

The number of large hog operations increased while small farms disappeared in recent decades.

A coalition of more than two dozen state, local, and national organizations rallied at the statehouse today against the proliferation of large hog…

An attempt to toughen environmental standards for confined animal feeding operations has failed as the state’s Environmental Protection Commission says it…

A new billboard with the message “Meat Kills, Go Vegan” will appear on Highway 17 in Wright County. The roadside message, which also lists health risks…

Controversial new rules for large animal confinement operations got another airing at the statehouse Tuesday. During a meeting of the legislature's rules…

Totally roofed confined animal feeding operations are now required to have a permit and meet certain federal regulations for discharging manure into U.S.…

Thanks to tight competition, hog farmers are feeling a push to expand or get out of the business. That means indoor confined animal feeding operations –…