MIKE MASTERSON: Legally allowed Endless leakage By Mike Masterson Posted: March 13, 2018 at 4:30 a.m. NWAOnline As C&H Hog Farms appeals the denial of a new, revised permit in the Buffalo National River watershed, the state approved that swine factory’s two lagoons to continue leaking up to 5,000 gallons of […]
Hog-farm permit bill moves to full Arkansas House Measure restricts public comments By Emily Walkenhorst and M Posted: March 14, 2018 at 4:30 a.m. An Arkansas House committee approved with no dissent Tuesday a bill that would ensure limitations to what the public can comment on regarding state animal-farm permits […]
The Republic Arkansas liquid waste rule change troubles environmentalists By KELLY P. KISSEL – nn 3/13/18 3:48 PM LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Environmentalists fear a proposed Arkansas law that would prohibit new complaints against animal waste permits previously authorized by the state will gut their their effort to fight a farm that […]
Arkansasonline Personalizing our laws By Mike Masterson Posted: March 10, 2018 at 2:44 a.m. After reading that Farm Bureau-pushed draft bill in search of legislative supporters that would benefit C&H Hog Farms, I’ve been thinking. And yes, that is in fact responsible for the odor of burning rubber you’ve been smelling […]
Arkansas Times Another plea for protecting the Buffalo River Posted By Max Brantley on Wed, Mar 7, 2018 at 12:25 PM A coalition of environmental and grassroots groups joined in a letter to legislators today to resist a proposal circulating to override a state decision not to grant a newpermit for a factory hog feeding operation […]
Listen to the broadcast here: KUAR Radio Proposed Legislation Could Serve As Boon For Controversial Hog Farm, Environmentalists Say By DANIEL BREEN A handful of Arkansas environmental advocacy groups are seeking to block legislation from being considered that could allow a controversial hog farm to keep operating. Newton County-based C&H Hog […]
Capitol Press USDA farm loans vulnerable to environmental lawsuits Environmental attorneys say that USDA loans to “factory farms” are a potential target for lawsuits. Mateusz Perkowski Capital Press Lawsuits opposing the construction of “factory farms,” according to environmental Follow link above to read full story.
Arkansas Times Sign up to protect the Buffalo River Posted By Max Brantley on Tue, Mar 6, 2018 at 6:51 AM The Arkansas Citizens First Congress has an on-line petition drive fast gaining momentum to oppose industry legislative efforts to protect a factory hog feeding operation in the watershed of the Buffalo River. As we’ve written previously, the Arkansas Farm Bureau is […]
Democrat Gazette U.S. water, air laws allow for suits; uncertainty prevails after justices’ state-immunity ruling By Emily Walkenhorst The federal Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act require states to allow people to take them to court over permitting decisions related to those acts, but attorneys and officials in Arkansas are […]
Preserving the factory A special bill By Mike Masterson Posted: March 4, 2018 at 1:49 a.m. NWAOnline A draft bill likely to be filed as early as Monday and heard in special session, if two-thirds of our legislators support it, would in effect neuter the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality and […]
Only two days to contact legislators. Special interests are threatening to undermine ADEQ’s ability to protect clean water during the upcoming legislative special session. Call the Governor and your State Legislators today—let them know that you strongly favor protecting the Buffalo River and you want them to stand up against […]
KOLR 10 TV News, Springfield, MO A proposed bill in Arkansas is raising questions. Opponents of C& H Hog Farm in Newton County, believe the bill is designed to reverse a decision by the ADEQ, to deny the farm’s permit. There are concerns the operation is causing hog waste to contaminate the nearby […]
The time to act is NOW. Only three days to contact legislators Find your state legislators and their contact info HERE Draft bills that threaten the Buffalo are currently being written. We ask our elected officials to: Support responsible agriculture. Agriculture is a vital part of our economy and way of […]
Arkansas Democrat Gazette Panel OKs broader Buffalo River tests This article was published today at 4:30 a.m The Joint Budget Committee on Tuesday advanced a proposal that would increase spending authority for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture to perform water quality studies to […]
Hog manure and more hog manure at the legislature Posted By Max Brantley on Wed, Feb 28, 2018 at 9:29 AM I’ve reported this week that the Arkansas Farm Bureau is working on legislation to override the state’s denial of a continuing permit for the C and H Hog Farm in Newton County. Opponents of the farm anticipated the […]
Arkansas Times Farm Bureau push for Buffalo River hog feeding operation continues Posted By Max Brantley on Tue, Feb 27, 2018 at 9:58 AM Legislative lips remain largely sealed, but environmentalists attempting to protect the Buffalo River from factory hog farm waste say they continue to expect emergence of legislation to override the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality and clear continued operation […]
At least 3 issues make deadline for special Arkansas legislative session ATVs, alcohol, Rx recompense get by By John Moritz, Emily Walkenhorst Posted: February 27, 2018 at 4:30 a.m. NWAONLINE Lawmakers on Monday finished drawing up bills they hope to have considered during an expected in-and-out special session to be held […]
Arkansas Times Alert: Buffalo River power play looming at legislature Posted By Max Brantley on Mon, Feb 26, 2018 at 7:43 AM The Arkansas legislative budget session seems likely to end on schedule in mid-March with little fanfare, apart from some special interest legislation for a voucher-like program to transfer state tax money to private school tuition. Special […]
MASTERSON ONLINE: Science on the Buffalo By Mike Masterson Posted: February 24, 2018 at 2:03 a.m. NWAOnline Those intent on leaving C&H Hog Farms in its precarious location along the Buffalo National River watershed are advocating science, rather than emotion, to make their case. The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (cough) […]
Arkansas hog farm in Buffalo River watershed ordered to manage manure Operation OK’d to remain open By Emily Walkenhorst Posted: February 19, 2018 at 4:30 a.m. NWAOnline Credit: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/EMILY WALKENHORSTFILE — Sanders Farm in Newton County contained as many as 3,200 hogs this summer, with some let loose to roam […]