Audio: Controversial agriculture bill could resurface today in Missouri Senate

Typical pen style CAFO ( Photo by Darrell Hoemann - Investigate Midwest)
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A controversial agriculture bill could resurface today in the Missouri Senate.

 

 

The state Senate could debate today whether to ban Missouri counties from enforcing rules stricter than state regulations required for large animal feeding operations. Jefferson City Republican Mike Bernskoetter’s bill would bar counties from limiting where the farming operations, known as CAFOs, can be built and from adopting rules to reduce environmental regulations.

Supporters of the measure say it would help to ensure uniform state regulations. Opponents of the bill say emissions from the large farms can pose health risks for neighbors.

Senators debated the measure last week for several hours before no action was taken.


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