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Down On The Farm In Texas: Poultry and Pollution

Poultry growing operation in Madison County, Texas
Poultry growing operation in Madison County, Texas

Americans are now eating more chicken than beef or pork. To meet the demand is an industry some have dubbed "Big Chicken". Texas has become a major player, ranking sixth in the nation for poultry production.

For State Impact Texas, KUHF's Dave Fehilng reports why that's raising concerns about something that might surprise you: Pollution.

State Impact is a collaboration between Texas public radio stations and NPR.

http://stateimpact.npr.org/texas/