Commenting open: February 28, 2025 12:00AM CT - March 31, 2025 11:59PM CT.
Loyson Farms Inc - Feedlot Permit
We invite you to comment on the draft permit for the Loyson Farms Inc animal feedlot located in Lyon County.
The facility will house 1,990 head of beef in total confinement barns, partial confinement barns and open lots. Liquid manure generated by the animals will be stored within earthen lined and concrete lined storage structures. Solid manure generated by the animals will be stockpiled with land application fields. Process wastewater and manure contaminated runoff from the facility will be stored within lined structures or treated via vegetation. Manure generated at the facility will be applied to surrounding cropland at agronomic rates.
This permitting action includes proposed construction of animal holding areas and liquid manure storage areas at the facility. The animal unit (AU) capacity will be increased from 995 AU to a final total of 1,990 AU.
This permit requires the facility to be designed, operated, and maintained to prevent discharge to waters, except in an extreme storm event. Operators are required to land apply manure at agronomic rates, observe water setbacks, and maintain records of land application activities, including location, timing, and rate of application. Please refer to the draft permit for additional requirements.
MPCA’s feedlot permit strives to protect our lakes, rivers, streams, wetlands, and groundwater by preventing manure from polluting water. The permit applies to most aspects of livestock management including the location, design, construction, operation, and management of feedlots and manure handling facilities. Minnesota has approximately 18,000 registered livestock operations.
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We invite you to comment on the draft permit for the Loyson Farms Inc animal feedlot located in Lyon County.
The facility will house 1,990 head of beef in total confinement barns, partial confinement barns and open lots. Liquid manure generated by the animals will be stored within earthen lined and concrete lined storage structures. Solid manure generated by the animals will be stockpiled with land application fields. Process wastewater and manure contaminated runoff from the facility will be stored within lined structures or treated via vegetation. Manure generated at the facility will be applied to surrounding cropland at agronomic rates.
This permitting action includes proposed construction of animal holding areas and liquid manure storage areas at the facility. The animal unit (AU) capacity will be increased from 995 AU to a final total of 1,990 AU.
This permit requires the facility to be designed, operated, and maintained to prevent discharge to waters, except in an extreme storm event. Operators are required to land apply manure at agronomic rates, observe water setbacks, and maintain records of land application activities, including location, timing, and rate of application. Please refer to the draft permit for additional requirements.
MPCA’s feedlot permit strives to protect our lakes, rivers, streams, wetlands, and groundwater by preventing manure from polluting water. The permit applies to most aspects of livestock management including the location, design, construction, operation, and management of feedlots and manure handling facilities. Minnesota has approximately 18,000 registered livestock operations.
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