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Next Step Taken in MPCA Feedlot Rulemaking Process

Published January 29, 2026

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is amending its rules for feedlots and manure storage. Potential changes could include adjustments to setbacks, manure sampling requirements and nitrogen best management practices. MPCA will now move into the rule development stage of the…

Westrom Calls for Reform at MPCA

Published January 20, 2026

Senate Ranking Member Torrey Westrom was critical of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency during his time on a legislative panel at MN Ag Expo. Too often, Westrom said MPCA has an agenda when regulating farmers. "It starts at the top,"…

MPCA Withdraws Rulemaking for Treated Seed Disposal

Published November 4, 2025

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is withdrawing the rulemaking process for pesticide-treated seed disposal. The decision is based on a May report from the Administrative Law Judge, which said the agency made procedural errors during the rulemaking process. If the…

MPCA Reverses Fee Increase

Published August 5, 2025

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency reversed its decision to increase permit application fees. With less than 24 hours' notice, the MPCA increased these fees by 48 percent and 56 percent on August 1. Following the feedback received over the past…

MN Feedlot Permit Fees Take a Dramatic Jump

Published August 1, 2025

As of Friday, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency increased its feedlot permit application fees by 48 percent and 56 percent. That announcement was made less than 24 hours before taking effect. Minnesota AgriGrowth Council Executive Director Darin Broten is disappointed…

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MPCA Hosts Feedlot Rulemaking Meetings Across Minnesota

Published June 5, 2025

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is hosting community meetings this month to discuss the current feedlot rulemaking process. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association President Jake Thompson says the nitrate levels in groundwater in southeast Minnesota were the catalyst for the meetings.…

Enviros Sue MPCA and MDA

Published January 29, 2025

Three environmental groups are suing the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, Minnesota Well Owners Organization, and Minnesota Trout Unlimited claim that state regulations do not protect public health and…

Promoting Permitting Efficiency

Published January 22, 2025

The Walz budget proposal addressed feedlot permitting reform. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Administrator Katrina Kessler said the budget recommendation calls for increased funding to work through the current backlog. "Oftentimes, the Legislature has directed the agency to move as fast…

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MPCA Announces Updated Feedlot Permits

Published January 10, 2025

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has updated its feedlot permits. This follows an extended public comment period from late June to early September. The MPCA has also launched a new online nutrient management tool to help feedlot operators plan manure…

Make Your Voice Heard on Proposed Feedlot Rules

Published September 6, 2024

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has announced changes to feedlot permits that are nearing their expiration date. The proposed permits would require farmers to apply manure in the spring or plant cover crops for fall-applied manure. “The case they’ve made…

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Next Step Taken in MPCA Feedlot Rulemaking Process

Westrom Calls for Reform at MPCA

MPCA Withdraws Rulemaking for Treated Seed Disposal

MPCA Reverses Fee Increase

MN Feedlot Permit Fees Take a Dramatic Jump

MPCA Hosts Feedlot Rulemaking Meetings Across Minnesota

Enviros Sue MPCA and MDA

Promoting Permitting Efficiency

MPCA Announces Updated Feedlot Permits

Make Your Voice Heard on Proposed Feedlot Rules

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