Kansas Supreme Court Sides with Residents Over Hog Farm Waste Dispute
TOPEKA, Kan. — A recent decision by the Kansas Supreme Court has significant ramifications for agricultural operations throughout the state, as it ruled against a pig farmer who faced legal challenges over his hog waste management practices. Norman Terry Nelson, who runs a substantial hog farming operation in northwest Kansas, came under legal fire when it was discovered that his method of transporting liquified hog waste through pipelines trespassed on neighboring properties and created troublesome odors. Neighbors Tonda and Rodney Ross, along with Laura Field, filed a lawsuit against Nelson and his associated corporate entities, … Read more