The dairy industry is receiving greater
pressure to reduce its potential pollution to the
environment. As the demand grows for cleaner
streams, dairy operations will need to reduce
and control the nutrient and sediment loading
of the runoff leaving the farm vicinity. Existing
dairy operations will need to evaluate the
impact of manure storage and management on
the environment. Costs of controlling the
runoff must be weighed against new lot construction
in an alternate location. Future dairy
facilities will need to address current regulations
and be designed for compliance with
future and more stringent regulations.
