Us why the sinkhole occurred but because there is a history of sinkholes on this property people feel it is just a matter of time before the next one opens up. The best thing they can do is keep running the plant. It wont help much if they stop. Dr. Brian burkey with Industrial Research institute, he hopes this crisis will start a discussion about what is next for the industry. It is a good conversation to have, fit. The world depends on fertilizer but try convincing people nearby it is worth it. Ryan raiche abc action news. Dep officials contradicting their own worker telling us in a statement they dont believe the stacks are a concern given the dep has rules in place mosaic releasing this statement saying in part our plants must approval by state and local authorities, anyone who questions the necessity of the phosphate industry must consider there is no substitute for phosphate to feed our nation. The state offering additional testing to people who live near the plant in mulberry. T