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
Custom-Branded Mechanical Touchscreen Work Gloves That Support a Good Cause Friday, January 30, 2026 Something innovative in the fundraising area. The is a new fundraising initiative designed to support STARS Air Ambulance across the Prairie provinces. Facilitated by MOTIF, this program allows agri-business and producers to contribute to life-saving emergency care while also receiving... Read this article online
Strong global demand pushes U.S. ethanol exports to new heights Friday, January 30, 2026 The U.S. ethanol industry is on track to close out 2025 with historic momentum, according to new Census Bureau data released today. Shipments through November reached 1.96 billion gallons, already exceeding the full-year 2024 record of 1.94 billion gallons. The Renewables Fuels... Read this article online
Monette Farms Puts 16 Saskatchewan Farm Packages Up for Sale in Major Land Offering Friday, January 30, 2026 Monette Farms, one of Saskatchewan’s most prominent large scale agricultural operations, is making 16 of its farm packages available for sale, according to an online posting that has sparked widespread discussion across Prairie agriculture forums. The listing describes the farms as... Read this article online
Grey County Ag Services launches 2026 winter course lineup for farmers and rural residents Friday, January 30, 2026 Grey County Agricultural Services has released its 2026 Winter Course List, offering one of the most diverse and community‑focused educational lineups the organization has ever assembled. Running from February through early April, this year’s program includes hands‑on livestock training,... Read this article online
DIY Spark Plug Test - Keep Engines Running Smoothly Friday, January 30, 2026 From chainsaws to snow blowers, you can keep your small engine equipment in great shape with some preventative maintenance and knowledge. Help keep your machines running smoothly. If you use other small-engine tools on the farm, like chainsaws and other power equipment, spark plugs... Read this article online