MN Corn Matters
Minnesota Corn Growers Association Director of Public Policy Amanda Bilek recaps the MPCA decision on unsold and unused treated seed. Listen to Minnesota Corn Matters.
Articles tagged under: MPCA
Feedback Should be Heard Before Agency Decisions
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency paused its dramatic permit application fee increase to hear additional feedback. "That really points out the importance of letting your voice be heard," said House Speaker Lisa Demuth. "That was something that was done in…
MPCA Hosts Feedlot Rulemaking Meetings Across Minnesota
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.…
Farming for the Future
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health events and topics. This week, Emily Zanon with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency talks about the…
Permitting Reform Approved in MN House Environment Committee
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency permitting process would be updated under a bill that passed the House Environment and Natural Resources Committee. While this proposal would speed up the permitting decisions, Chairman Josh Heintzeman said it still protects the environment. "We…
Make Your Voice Heard on Proposed Feedlot Rules
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…
Feedlot Permit Process Needs Common-Sense Approach
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has proposed changes to the state feedlot permit process. AgriGrowth Executive Director Darin Broten said MPCA's one-size-fits-all approach does not work. "Science has to drive decisions, not arbitrary dates as has been proposed by the…
MSGA Moves Forward With ‘Clean Cars’ Lawsuit
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has responded to a lawsuit filed by the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association and Minnesota Service Station and Convenience Store Association. The MPCA rules require vehicles sold in the state meet California’s zero-emission' standards. “Their response…
MPCA Commissioner Resigns
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Commissioner Laura Bishop has tendered her resignation. The decision was made after state senate refused to confirm Bishop’s appointment. The Senate retaliation against Governor Tim Walz’s appointee is linked to MPCA’s role in adopting the California…
MPCA Permit Fees Could Increase
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is proposing an increase in water quality permit fees. In addition to livestock operations, the permit costs would increase for city and industrial wastewater facilities and septic systems. MPCA claims many of these fees haven’t…
