Maryland spray irrigation case could result in more controls on practices to prevent runoff pollution

A legal case involving spray irrigation has farmers raising questions over the Clean Waters Act and their responsibility for eliminating runoff pollution.

Roger McEowen with the Washburn School of Law spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender on the main requirements for eliminating pollutants, the Maryland court’s recent ruling, and what producers need to keep in mind.

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