5,000-sow operation set to open soon near Mount Vernon
May 4, 2013 in The Daily Republic
Noem: Controversial farm is good for state.
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Two new cases of H3N2v flu strain reported in Minnesota
September 13, 2012 in West Central Tribune
Two new possible cases of variant H3N2 influenza cases have been reported to the Minnesota Department of Health, state health officials said Thursday. Continue Reading
3 new cases of influenza linked to swine exposure at Minn. State Fair
August 31, 2012 in West Central Tribune
Three people are believed to have developed a strain of influenza known as variant H1N2 (H1N2v) after exhibiting pigs or spending time in the swine barn at the Minnesota State Fair, the Minnesota Department of Health said Friday afternoon. Continue Reading
Chinese delegation visits Ethan farm
June 12, 2012 in The Daily Republic
ETHAN A Chinese delegation visited a rural Ethan farm Tuesday to see where some of the country’s soybean supply is produced.
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LETTER: Hog-permitting process done right
June 8, 2012 in The Daily Republic
Davison County has a long, rich history of raising livestock. Many farm families in the area have raised hogs, cattle or dairy cows for generations. Livestock creates jobs, drives local economies and creates local markets for corn, soybeans, hay and other crops raised by South Dakota farm families.
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LETTER: Rights trampled in hog-farm decision
June 8, 2012 in The Daily Republic
Let me remind everyone that May 1 at the Davison County Courthouse, our county commissioners approved a permit for a 5,400-head sow operation to be built in Baker Township. Continue Reading
LETTER: Moon might be a suitable spot for hogs
May 12, 2012 in The Daily Republic
I am writing this letter on Sunday morning after a wonderful rain last night. Normally I would love the smell of a beautiful day after a rain, but after that pig thing is going to be built straight north of me, I will now be waking to the smell of “money” instead.
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OUR VIEW: Process worked with hog permit application
May 3, 2012 in The Daily Republic
Barring a lawsuit to stop it, a new hog facility appears headed toward reality in southern Davison County.
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Summer work eyed for hog farm
May 3, 2012 in The Daily Republic
After local permit approved, next step is DENR application process.
Fischer will not vote on proposed hog operation
April 28, 2012 in The Daily Republic
Davison County Commissioner Jerry Fischer said Friday he will not vote on Jackrabbit Family Farms’ application for a conditional use permit when the application comes before the county Board of Adjustment Tuesday. Continue Reading
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