How many animals will the operation hold after construction?

The proposed capacity is 1,880.8 animal units, equal to 4,702 head of wean-to-finish swine.

When can I inspect the permit application?

The application is available at the Kossuth County Auditor's Office from May 14 to May 25, 2026, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Where do I submit comments about this application?

Written comments may be filed at the Kossuth County Auditor's Office by the stated deadline in the notice.

Public Hearing — Kossuth

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Kossuth County received a construction permit application from Brent Murphy to increase animal capacity at an existing swine confinement in Plum Creek Township (NW¼ SE¼ of Section 10). The public may inspect the application May 14–25, 2026 and submit written comments by the deadline.

Key Takeaways

Applicant: Brent Murphy seeking increased swine capacity
Location: NW¼ SE¼, Section 10, Plum Creek Township
Proposed capacity: 1,880.8 animal units (4,702 head)
Application available for inspection May 14–25, 2026
Written comments accepted at County Auditor's Office by deadline

Published: May 13, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Kossuth

Research context

6 public hearing notices in Kossuth (last 12 months)

What to do next

1
Inspect the application
Visit the Kossuth County Auditor's Office between May 14–25, 2026, 8:00 am–4:00 pm to review documents.
2
Submit written comments
File written comments at the County Auditor's Office by the deadline stated in the notice (deadline date printed in notice).

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of the proposed swine facility increase?: The project is located in the NW¼ SE¼ of Section 10, Plum Creek Township, Kossuth County.
How many animals will the operation hold after construction?: The proposed capacity is 1,880.8 animal units, equal to 4,702 head of wean-to-finish swine.
When can I inspect the permit application?: The application is available at the Kossuth County Auditor's Office from May 14 to May 25, 2026, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Where do I submit comments about this application?: Written comments may be filed at the Kossuth County Auditor's Office by the stated deadline in the notice.

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Legal terms in this notice

confinement feeding operation: A livestock facility where animals are kept and fed in confined spaces, not on pasture.
animal unit: A standardized measure of livestock impact; used to compare different animals' waste and feed needs.

Full Notice Text

Public NoticeThe Kossuth County Board ofSupervisors, has received a constructionpermit application for a confinementfeeding operation, more specificallydescribed as follows:Name of Applicant: Brent MurphySite #1Location of the Operation: located inthe NW ¼ SE ¼ of section 10 PlumCreek Township.Type of Confinement FeedingOperation Structure Proposed:Increase animals only at an existingswine confinement facility.Animal Unit Capacity of theConfinement Operation afterConstruction: 1880.8 animal units(4702 Head of ween to finish swine.)Examination: The application is onfile at the Kossuth County Auditor'sOffice and is available for publicinspection during the following days:May 14th to May 25th 2026, during thehours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.Comments: Written Comments maybe filed at the County Auditor's Officeuntil the following deadli