Iowa has two types of animal feeding operations (AFOs) regulated under the Department of Natural Resources: confinements and open feedlots. See the AFO - General Overview for more about the two types of AFOs and state regulations that affect them.
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Important Dates to Remember
Jan. 1:
Manure Applicator Certification Education is available online (the previous year's education cannot be used to renew certification in this year).
Jan. 1 to Jan. 31:
County Construction Evaluation Resolution (Master Matrix) due.
Jan. 10:
Annual reports from facilities with NPDES permits due.
Feb. 1 to April 1:
Limitation on land applying liquid manure from confinement sites on frozen ground.
Mar. 1:
Commercial Manure Application Renewals due (annual).
Mar. 1:
Confinement Manure Application Renewals due (for renewal after certification expired 12/31 of the previous year).
Dec. 21 to April 1:
Limitation on land applying liquid manure from confinement sites on snow-covered ground.