Iowa livestock farmers should be prepared this fall as farm inspections conducted by the Iowa Department of Natural Re­sources (DNR) are on the rise, according to the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF). 

It’s important for farmers to know not only the rules and regulations but also their rights in the event of an inspection, says CSIF Executive Director Brian Waddingham.

“With an increased focus on water quality, the DNR is more...