By Peggy Kirk Hall
American Agriculturalist
Manure has a way of agitating people. Whether because of its odor, the possibility that it can attract pests or contaminate resources, or a host of other reasons, manure is a common source of conflict. Nuisance lawsuits such as those filed in North Carolina by neighbors to Smithfield/Murphy-Brown hog operations offer proof that manure can stir up significant legal controversy.