The Iowa Farm Bureau Fed­er­­ation (IFBF) recognized the ef­­fort of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for taking necessary steps to keep the federal livestock permit program in Iowa’s hands last week in written comments.

"We support a balanced ap­­proach to regulatory oversight that protects the environment while providing clarity and flexibility for Iowa farmers," said Christina Gruenhagen, IFBF government relations counsel. "These rules have struck such a balance, while...