Great Bend hog battle not over
Four new Great Bend City Council members take office amid a split over Seaboard Farms pork plant in Barton County. Opponents of Seaboard gained a council majority, while a petition drive backing the plant garners thousands of signatures across central Kansas.
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Music a barrier to pigs and golfers in Stuart
Paul Thompson plays country music to soothe his pigs in Stuart Florida. Neighbors Jean and Alice Kronz and The Florida Club golf course filed lawsuits last week claiming the loud music disturbs golfers and deters potential home buyers. Kronzes say amplified broadcasts audible even with windows closed. Thompson contends his rights are lawful.
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U.S. and Mexico clash over corn syrup trade terms
U.S. corn refiners press Mexico to ease limits on high-fructose corn syrup imports amid tariff tensions. Mexico, seeking to shield cane sugar producers, raised tariffs as sugar prices climbed and NAFTA took effect. A successful U.S. move could trigger retaliation against Mexican sugar and reshape cross border trade.
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Mega hog firm to expand in Utah
Salt Lake City report highlights Circle Four Farms plans to build Utah desert hog operations near Zion National Park to become the world’s largest hog farm producing 2.5 million slaughter hogs a year. Activist True Ott fights the project while his group loses funds for legal challenges over wastewater permits. University of Iowa safety expert warns of odor, lagoons, and potential water and air impacts.
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