'Ag gag' law passes in another U.S. state Friday, June 7, 2013 Tennessee is the latest state to approve a bill making it illegal to record animal cruelty incidents on livestock farms without reporting them to the police right away. The "ag gag" concept is catching on as farm groups and agribusiness try to take the wind out of the sails of activists performing undercover operations. The current Tennessee law doesn't ban shooting photos and filming on farms entirely, as do laws in Iowa and Utah. The Tennessee law calls for sending film to the cops within 24 hours. An Alabama law gives 120 hours leeway. "These bills are a reaction to the bad publicity that erupts whenever a new undercover video is released," says the About Animal Rights website, which continues: "These bills are troubling not only to animal protection activists, but also to those concerned with food safety, labour issues, free speech and freedom of the press" because they "apply equally to journalists, activists and employees." When the Retail Council of Canada recently announced its member stores wouldn't buy pork from farms using gestation stalls in 2022, Mercy for Animals took credit, citing its videotaping inside a Puratone pig barn late last year. BP Now it's hunting with drones Where patrons 'sweat like a pig, then eat one'
U.S.-Canada Trade War Escalates-How 50% Tariffs Could Impact American Farmers Sunday, August 23, 2026 The U.S.-Canada trade fight escalated Friday night, with 50% tariffs taking effect and Canada suspending negotiations. For American farmers already battling high input costs, weather pressure, and uncertain export markets, another trade war could quickly hit both farm decisions and what... Read this article online
Canadian Farmers Face Fresh Uncertainty After Canada-U.S. Trade Talks End Without Deal Sunday, August 23, 2026 Canada's agriculture sector is bracing for renewed trade uncertainty after Canada and the United States failed to finalize a new trade agreement before Friday's deadline, triggering another round of tariffs and heightening concerns about the future of one of the world's most important... Read this article online
Flash Drought Threat Grows Across Southern Plains as Historic El Niño Builds Saturday, August 22, 2026 After flooding, a derecho, storms, and wildfire smoke, asignificant shift in North America's weather pattern is creating a new set of challenges for farmers, with forecasters warning that flash drought conditions are becoming a growing concern across key agricultural regions of the United... Read this article online
U.S. Opens Door to Additional Beef Imports in Bid to Lower Ground Beef Prices Friday, August 21, 2026 President Donald Trump announced on August 21 that the United States will temporarily allow up to 300,000 metric tons of beef intended for ground beef production to enter the country without being subject to out-of-quota tariffs for a period of 90 days. According to the president, the... Read this article online
Niagara Flooding Pushing Fruit Prices Higher, Not Only This Year, but for Many Years Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Heavy rainfall and flooding in Ontario's Niagara region could have lasting effects on fruit production and prices across Canada. Agricultural experts warn that damage to orchards may reduce supplies of popular fruits such as peaches, plums, and cherries in the coming years.Read the article:... Read this article online