US EditionAir and Water Permit Fee Increases Surprise, Dismay Minnesota Ag Industry
- The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency increased application fees for air and water permits on August 1, 2025, surprising the agricultural industry with the short notice provided.
- Lisa Scheirer, the MPCA Feedlot Section manager, announced the fee updates via email to agricultural groups on the same day.
- Agricultural leaders expressed frustration, with Brad Hovel, MSGA Director, stating that the fee increase is extremely frustrating and criticized the MPCA for poor communication.
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Air and water permit fee increases surprise, dismay Minnesota ag industry
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MSGA: New feedlot permit fees deal farmers another blow
The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association (MSGA) is extremely disappointed to learn on July 31, 2025 that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is increasing its permit application fees for feedlots by 48% and 56%, effective Aug. 1. As a result of this new policy proposal, the cost of processing and raising livestock is certain to increase. “As we prepare for the 2025 Farmfest, with the ag economy mired in a recession, we’re disheartened to hea…
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