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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri House passes two bills aimed at regulating agricultural sludge. Those two bills originated from complaints of residents in southwest and central Missouri, over the odor and environmental concerns from land application. Commonly known as “sludge,” byproducts from industrial facilities, like food processors. Locally, the group “Stop Land Use Damaging […]
Rural residents say odors from the sludge make them sick.
FAIRVIEW, Mo. — As residents of Newton and McDonald counties prepare for another spring and summer outdoors, they’re hoping legislation to regulate odors will protect them.
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Education issues and “sludge” applications on farmland were two topics on the agenda when area lawmakers met with constituents Friday for the first of four Eggs and
KSNF/KODE — Missouri Senator Jill Carter says she’s hoping a bill she filed will help farmers and protect the environment. Carter says the legislation comes as the result of concerns from residents, like those forming the “Stop Land Use Damaging Our Ground and Environment,” or SLUDGE committee. Senate Bill 908 would require any basin or […]