NDDEQ approves permit for Herberg Dairy CAFO in North Dakota

Abercrombie Dairy prompts concerns from residents

Erik Olson lives in Abercrombie, North Dakota, a town with a population of about 250 people in Richland County. He earns a living as a broker for a trucking company, and he describes himself as always having been “for animal…

North Dakota regulators approve Traill County dairy farm

HILLSBORO – State regulators have approved a permit for a 25,000 head dairy farm in Traill County. The Herberg Dairy facility will be located near Hillsboro. The 25,000 heads include 21,250 milking dairy cows and 3,750 dry dairy cows. The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality says any expansion or changes in the number of livestock or ownership will need to be given to the Department to evaluate whether or not a permit needs to be upd…

Massive Dairy Operation gets go ahead in Traill County

Hillsboro, N.D. (KVRR) — After much public comment, the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality approved a permit for a massive 25,000 head dairy farm just east of Hillsboro, roughly a mile from the Red River, raising concerns about pollution that could impact communities all the way North to Lake Winnipeg. “They’re gonna need about 9,000 gallons of water every single day, just for drinking.” The Dakota Resource Council have been vocal …

Riverview's proposed Hillsboro dairy receives permit from North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality

HILLSBORO, N.D. — A proposed dairy near Hillsboro has received a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation permit from the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality. Riverview, the company proposing the Hillsboro dairy and another near Abercrombie, was given the Hillsboro permit based on consideration of public comments and a comprehensive application review, a press release from the NDDEQ said. The department reviewed a detailed information …

NDDEQ approves permit for Herberg Dairy CAFO in North Dakota

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) - The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) has approved a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) permit for Riverview ND LLP to construct Herberg Dairy. The decision follows a public comment period and detailed review of Riverview’s application. The NDDEQ has published responses to public feedback and a comprehensive information package, including a fact sheet outlining key permit features such as t…

ND Approves Herberg Dairy Project – R & J Broadcasting Inc.

A proposed dairy near Hillsboro got a thumbs up this week from the State of North Dakota.  Riverview LLP’s request for a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation has been approved by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality.  Riverview LLP spokesperson Martha Koehl reacts to the approval. Koehl talks about the scope of the dairy. You can hear our full interview with Martha Koehl here: