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Comment period extended to Oct. 21 for AFO rule revisions

• 10/7/2022 11:04:00 AM
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The DNR is extending the deadline for providing informal comment to proposed rules for animal feeding operations in Iowa. The new deadline is October 21, 2022.

AFO Webpages updated

• 6/7/2021 2:30:00 PM
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Please explore the recently updated Animal Feeding Operations (AFO) webpages.

Public Input sought as Common Ownership definition goes up for revision

• 10/17/2019 3:25:00 PM
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The DNR is seeking public comments on a rule proposal amending the definition of “common ownership” in the Animal Feeding Operations section (Chapter 65) of the Iowa Administrative Code. 

Livestock master matrix adopted in 89 counties

• 2/8/2018 2:10:00 PM
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DES MOINES – In January, 89 of 99 Iowa counties notified DNR that they plan to evaluate construction permit applications and proposed locations for animal confinements by using the master matrix. 

Iowa DNR rolls out the eMMP at Pork Congress -- a new way to file manure management plans online

• 1/18/2018 1:26:00 PM
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DES MOINES—It’s been more than a year since DNR partnered with groups to develop a better way for farmers to file annual manure management plan updates.

Counties interested in Master Matrix must sign up with DNR by Jan. 31

• 12/8/2017 1:50:00 PM
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Counties interested in evaluating construction permit applications for animal feeding operations must submit a construction evaluation resolution to DNR between Jan. 1 and 31, for the year starting in February 2018. Find more information from DNR or the Iowa State Association of Counties.

Siting Atlas updated to include Major Water Sources

• 10/20/2017 11:58:00 AM
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A change in the rules for Animal Feeding Operations that was finalized in December 2016 included an updated list of major water sources.

Sign Up Now for Concrete Training—Design and Construction for Animal Feeding Operations

• 2/17/2017 10:54:00 AM
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Make sure the next deep pit hog barn you construct is built to last, using the right materials in the right quantities. Contractors, consultants, livestock producers and geotechnical experts should plan now to attend one of seven concrete construction seminars held from Feb. 24 to March 3 across the state.

Commercial manure applicator training to be held Jan. 5

• 12/22/2016 12:04:00 PM
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DES MOINES – New and existing commercial manure applicators can meet their certification training requirements Jan. 5 at 75 Iowa locations and two out-of-state locations.

Counties must sign up soon to evaluate animal confinement sites

• 12/22/2016 12:02:00 PM
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DES MOINES – Counties interested in evaluating construction permits for proposed animal feeding facilities must adopt and submit a construction evaluation resolution to the DNR between Jan. 1 and 31. 

Take soil samples now – crop and animal producers

• 10/20/2016 8:40:00 AM
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Here’s a reminder for confinement feeding operation producers who must have a manure management plan (MMP): soil tests are required once every four years. The best times to sample soils are in the fall after harvest and before fertilizer or manure is applied, or in the spring before fertilization.

Reminder: Proposed animal feeding operation rules up for approval at Oct. 18 commission meeting

• 10/20/2016 8:37:00 AM
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Changes to Chapter 65 Animal Feeding Operations rules are up for approval at the Oct. 18 Environmental Protection Meeting in Des Moines.

DNR Seeking Input on Animal Feeding Operations Proposed Rule

• 5/19/2016 1:26:00 PM
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DES MOINES – The DNR is holding six public hearings from May 23 to June 3 to gather input on proposed rule changes for animal feeding operations.

Winter Manure Application Rules Kick in Monday Dec 21

• 12/10/2015 8:50:00 AM
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DES MOINES – Early snowfall in much of northern Iowa may affect animal producers with confinement (totally roofed) facilities when limits on applying liquid manure on snow-covered ground start Dec. 21.