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Midwest states pave the way for large livestock operations

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Midwest states are paving the way to welcome large livestock operations by limiting local control over the facilities. Missouri, Nebraska and other Midwest states are trying to attract more CAFOs — concentrated animal feeding operations — which hold thousands of head of livestock, such as hogs. These produce a lot of waste and some rural communities are against them.

Eva Tesfaye of Harvest Public Media reports.

This segment aired on February 9, 2023.

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