Environmental groups appeal to Minnesota Court of Appeals seeking permit requirement for ag tile drainage systems
The case's outcome could require Minnesota farmers to obtain state disposal system permits for tile drainage, affecting production costs, land values, and agricultural operations in the region, including the Red River Valley.
Minnesota Pollution Control AgencyMinnesota Soybean Growers AssociationJoe SmentekMinnesota Center for Environmental AdvocacyMinnesota Corn Growers AssociationRed River Valley Sugarbeet Growers AssociationMinnesota Farm Bureau FederationMinnesota Water Pollution Control Act