![]() ![]() When communities try to respond with local-level enforcement, both industry interests and a lack of power at the local level cause townships to get creative with their responses.Įvery state has some form of a “ right to farm” law, which stops farms from being targeted for nuisances related to the daily operations of the industry, such as odor, noise, and effects on the environment. The size of these farms varies within a state but generally are seen as operations with 2,000 or more pigs, 700 or more dairy cattle, or over 1,000 beef cattle.Ī manure tanker delivers liquid manure from Tag Lane Dairy to an agricultural field about 4 miles away near Ixonia, Wis., on Oct. This law office has issued its support for Laketown’s ordinance in the past but is not representing the municipality in this ongoing litigation.Īs the agricultural industry increasingly forces farmers to “ get big or get out,” CAFOs have become plentiful across Wisconsin and the country at large, with more and more animals living on CAFO operations in recent years. “They see this ordinance, if not challenged, as something that may become more the norm around the state,” Adam Voskuil, staff attorney for the nonprofit law office Midwest Environmental Advocates, told Grist. The Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Litigation Center, who have previously filed lawsuits to rollback state protections against water pollution, did not respond to repeated requests for comment. The notice of claim, sent in April, argues the town passed an ordinance with various illegal provisions under state law. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, or WMC, a lobbying group that defines itself as the state’s “ largest and most influential business association” is representing the residents suing the town through its litigation center.Įarly this year, WMC sent a letter to the town board that they would see legal action if the ordinance was not repealed. The following year from mid-May to end of Juneįigure 5.Wisconsin Supreme Court weighs state power to protect water from farm pollutantsįiled in Polk County Circuit Court in October, the lawsuit pits local farmers against the municipality, where decisions are made by a single town chair and two supervisors. The following year from late April through early June Table 1 and Figures 1 to 4 show the average annual production of these crops in the United States, where they are grown, when they are seeded, when the crop flowers or heads, and when it is harvested. United States barley is grown over a wide geographic area with about 60% as much barley production as Canada.Īlthough the United States produces some oats, Canada is the world's largest oat exporter and supplies about 70% of the oats imported into the United States. The United States barley crop is of most interest to Canadian malt barley growers. ![]() As with corn, soybeans are primarily grown in the Midwestern states. The second largest crop grown in the United States is soybeans. The largest United States crop in terms of total production is corn, the majority of which is grown in a region known as the Corn Belt. Knowing where the various crops are grown can help separate important market news from market noise. Some reports, particularly in farm papers, are interesting news, but they have little market significance. Reports on United States seeded acreage, growing conditions, weather forecasts, production reports, and harvest progress are all relevant for Canadian farmers. Understanding where and when major United States crops are grown can help Canadian farmers market their crops. The United States is a market leader in many of the world's major crops. ![]()
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