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
Canadian Feedlot Surveillance Program Monitors Antimicrobial Resistance in Cattle Monday, August 10, 2026 Canadian Surveillance Program Tracks Antimicrobial Resistance in Feedlot Cattle Research helps inform responsible antimicrobial stewardship and cattle health management Canada's beef industry continues to strengthen its understanding of antimicrobial use and resistance in feedlot... Read this article online
How Sunflower Growers Can Manage Sclerotinia Disease Monday, August 10, 2026 Sclerotinia Remains a Persistent Challenge for Sunflower Growers andMorgan Cott, Agronomy Extension Specialist – Special Crops, Manitoba Crop Alliance says successful control requires a layered management approach. Sunflower growers across the Prairies continue to face one of the... Read this article online
Prairie Hog Country August/September 2026 edition Monday, August 10, 2026 The most recent edition of Prairie Hog Country was put in the hands of Canada Post Wednesday. Included in this very full edition are the Industry Award winners from Alberta Pork Congress awards banquet, and the Olymel Reach for the Top Award winners. Congratulations to Farm Team winners... Read this article online
1776 Pork Chop Salute to Celebrate America 250 During Iowa State Fair Monday, August 10, 2026 For generations of fairgoers, a visit to the Iowa State Fair has been synonymous with one specific food item: the Pork Chop on a Stick ™. The Iowa Pork Producers Association sells tens of thousands of them each year during the fair. This summer, that tradition will take on an extra... Read this article online
AgView Expands Support for Industry PEDV Elimination Efforts Monday, August 10, 2026 The U.S. pork industry continues to battle porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV), and the job isn’t finished yet. During development of the National Swine Health Strategy (NSHS), producers identified PEDV elimination as a key industry priority. Reaching that goal requires a clear picture of... Read this article online