North Carolina Keeps Swine Lagoons
Despite press reports to the contrary, legislation in North Carolina that was passed by the General Assembly does not phase out existing swine lagoons, according to a spokesman for the North Carolina Pork Council (NCPC)...
Purdue Lauches Air Quality Study
The project measures gases and dust released by agricultural operations. Purdue University has officially begun the largest study ever to measure levels...
Iowa Pork Producers Wear White Hats
Despite the ever-increasing mountain of state regulations and pressure to protect the environment in Iowa, the state's pork industry has clearly met both...
Livestock Coalition Lends a Helping Hand
A new organization was launched to help grow new and existing livestock enterprises in Iowa, and navigate regulations and siting. Despite rumors to the...
North Carolina Seeks Hog Waste Conversion Program
The North Carolina Pork Council (NCPC) has asked state legislators to create a pilot program to test the feasibility of converting hog waste into electricity....
Environmental Stewards Nominations Now Open
The Environmental Stewardship awards program recognizes pork producers with all types and sizes of production systems who demonstrate a positive contribution...
Air Quality Workshops Planned
A series of air quality workshops will be held in late January to help address agricultural air emissions, federal air quality regulations and the most effective technologies and management practices for air quality control...
Manure/Odor Control
Vertical Biofilter Uses Less Space, Provides Payback.
Horizontal biofilters are a proven technology when it comes to reducing odor and gas emissions from...
$1 Million Granted to Iowa Pork Industry
Settlement with Smithfield Foods funds projects over the next 10 years. Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller has announced that $1 million in grants over...
EPA Approved to Collect Emission Data
Eight hog farms will be among those monitored in the two-year study. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been approved to take the next step...
