Iowa ends 10-year lawsuit Friday, June 7, 2013 The state of Iowa and a Japanese-owned pork production company based in Texas have reached an agreement that allows the company to do business, on Iowa's terms, following a series of lawsuits with integrators lasting more than 10 years.In April, Iowa's Office of the Attorney General agreed not to pursue Texas Farm LLC for violating Iowa Code Section 202B.201, which prohibits contract growing of pork from taking place in Iowa. Code Section 202B.201 replaces another law that had been declared unconstitutional by the courts 10 years ago.The state's press release says Iowa settled with Cargill and Hormel Foods Corporation in 2006 and with Tyson Foods Inc. in 2009. The most recent "consent decree" with Texas Farm LLC "protects the rights and interests of the state's contract growers," Attorney General Tom Miller said in a news release. The press release goes on to say that "Texas Farm has agreed that its Iowa contract growers will have a set of identified grower rights, including the right to be a 'whistleblower,' the right to join an association, the right to use a contract grower's lien, the right to review production contracts and the right to disclose contractual terms." BP Harley Farms: where Tamworth pigs are raised outdoors for a niche market Now it's hunting with drones
Peavey Mart Celebrates Prairie Growth With Seven Grand Openings Across Alberta and Saskatchewan Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Peavey Mart has completed the relaunch of seven stores across Alberta and Saskatchewan, with Grand Opening Celebrations scheduled to begin on Thursday, April 9. The milestone reflects the company’s continued growth and its ongoing commitment to supporting rural communities throughout the... Read this article online
The new Manitoba Consortium for Digital Agriculture Wednesday, April 8, 2026 A new network in Manitoba is working to bring researchers, farmers, and other industry partners together to advance digital tools in agriculture. “It’s meant to be a pan-Manitoban agricultural technology hub,” Elena GomezHaro told Farms.com about the Manitoba Consortium for Digital... Read this article online
Operating farm equipment in B.C. Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Farms.com continues to dive into farm equipment licensing and insurance requirements for Canadian producers with a look at the rules for British Columbia. Do British Columbians need a license to drive a tractor? If the tractor or piece of equipment is operated on private land or... Read this article online
Agricultural Educator and Industry Leader Dr Tom Funk Remembered for Lasting Influence Tuesday, April 7, 2026 The agricultural education community is mourning the passing of Dr Tom Funk, a highly respected Professor Emeritus at the University of Guelph whose influence spanned more than three decades of teaching, leadership, and mentorship. Dr Funk dedicated over 35 years to teaching... Read this article online
Beef Cattle Code of Practice comment window opening soon Tuesday, April 7, 2026 The public will have a chance to weigh in on the updated Beef Cattle Code of Practice beginning next week. The 60-day public comment period begins April 13, which is also the day the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) will make the draft Code available. The Canadian Cattle... Read this article online