Rice Lake hosts first hearing on manure rules July 6
A public hearing July 6 at Rice Lake High School Auditorium marks the first chance for farmers to respond to the DNRs proposed Chapter NR 243 Animal Waste Management rules. Seven hearings follow in Tomah Lancaster Whitewater Appleton Wausau and Madison.
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Budget bill shields manure storage from property tax
The state budget bill awaits Gov. Earl's signature and would exempt manure storage facilities from property tax and fund pollution remedies. Rep. Gervase and Rep. Hephner describe a $1 million Wisconsin Farmers Fund to aid farmers in runoff controls including manure storage units, with funds administered by the agriculture department instead of the natural resources department.
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DNR Seeks Comments on Animal Waste Rule Ch. NR 243
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources invites public comment on proposed administrative rule Ch. NR 243, Animal Waste Management. Copies available from Michael Witt, DNR Industrial Wastewater Section, Madison, and comments accepted through July 29. DNR staff will be at Farm Progress Days July 19–21 in Owen to answer questions.
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