A proposed hog confinement in Buchanan County has drawn opposition from neighbors.Confinement owner Jim Blynn wants to build two new hog confinement buildings on property that’s just east of Jesup. A meeting was held last night by opponents of the project. A petition drive is collecting signatures from those opposed to the project for environmental and social reasons. Some residents are concerned a loophole in state law will allow Blynn to quickly double the operation.
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