When it comes to agriculture and water quality, Howard Brown of Growmark Inc. isn’t reading the headlines from Washington, D.C., or checking to see what the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is doing.

 

He’s watching the suits.

 

“I’m not worried about regulation. I’m not worried about legislation. I’m concerned for us about civil litigation because there’s a big difference, and it’s already started in Iowa,” Brown told an audience at the Nutrient Stewardship of Northern Illinois group’s spring conference.

 

The group was recently formed and includes farmers, local and regional agribusiness and ag association representatives focused on spreading the message of water quality and nutrient management practices.

 

“Pandora’s Box is cracked open,” said Brown, director of nutrient management and environmental stewardship for Growmark.

 

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