Proposed large hog farm again on hold in mid-Missouri

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- A judge again has put the brakes on a large hog farm in mid-Missouri.

The Columbia Missourian reported Cole County Circuit Court Judge Daniel Green reissued a temporary restraining order Monday. The order prevents Callaway Farrowing LLC from moving forward with plans to put 10,000 pigs on 20 acres in western Callaway County until the parties reconvene next month.

A group called Friends of Responsible Agriculture has been fighting the proposal for two years. Last month, the group filed a challenge after the Clean Water Commission voted 3-2 to uphold the operating permit granted to Callaway Farrowing.

The group argues four votes are required by law. But two commissioners weren't allowed to vote because they violated their duty to be impartial by visiting the Callaway Farrowing site.

Information from: Columbia Missourian, http://www.columbiamissourian.com