Scenic Rivers commissioner criticizes poultry pollution settlement A member of the Oklahoma Scenic Rivers Commission says a recent federal court ruling tied to the Illinois River poultry pollution lawsuit will have little practical impact on nutrient runoff while placing new financial pressure on Oklahoma poultry producers. Writing in a Sunday column for The Oklahoman, former …
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Rep. Hardin Questions AG Role After Poultry Lawsuit Ruling
Court Denies Stay in Illinois River Watershed Case Eastern Oklahoma Rep. David Hardin expressed disappointment this week after a federal court denied a stay request tied to the long-running Illinois River Watershed poultry lawsuit, a decision that could significantly impact Oklahoma poultry farmers and regional agricultural operations. Hardin, R-Stilwell, reacted after a federal judge refused …
Cattle Groups Urge EPA for Clear WOTUS Definition
National, Oklahoma Cattle Groups Press EPA for Clear WOTUS Rules Ranchers seek consistency as EPA revisits federal water definition National and state cattle organizations are urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to adopt an easy-to-understand Waters of the United States (WOTUS) definition, arguing that decades of regulatory confusion have placed unnecessary burdens on agricultural …
Poultry Federation supports stay in Illinois River case
Poultry Federation criticizes attorney general’s actions A year-end statement from The Poultry Federation sharply criticized Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond, warning his continued pursuit of millions of dollars in penalties against poultry growers could force family farms out of business across eastern Oklahoma. The comments came from outgoing Federation President Marvin Childers, issued one day …