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Benton County committee backs referral of resolution supporting poultry producers amid Illinois River litigation
Summary
The committee voted to send a resolution supporting poultry producers in the Illinois River watershed to the Quorum Court after extended discussion about a 2023 ruling, differing Oklahoma standards and potential economic impacts including contract nonrenewals by integrators such as Tyson.
Benton County justices voted to forward a resolution of support for poultry producers in the Illinois River watershed to the Quorum Court after a lengthy discussion on Dec. 16 focused on litigation, science and local economic impacts.
Judge Morin introduced the resolution and said it was drafted with input from the Farm Bureau; he said the dispute centers on water-quality litigation across the state line and that many local producers view the…
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