State approves permit for controversial Cherry County hog operation

By: Jackie Ourada, Nebraska Public Media News

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: August 21, 2026

Words: 409

Last Updated: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Body Text Preview

The State of Nebraska on Aug. 13 approved a permit for TK Angus to construct a hog operation in Cherry County. The approval follows a campaign of letters to the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy and Environment (DWEE) that mostly opposed the plans.

TK Angus Co. is a family cattle operation that aims to add two hog finishing barns that would house up to 4,999 pigs, alongside 600 feeder cattle on land about three …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us