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
World Soil Day is December 5 Wednesday, December 3, 2025 World Soil Day (December 5) shines a spotlight on the foundation of agriculture—soil.Every December 5, World Soil Day (WSD) calls attention to one of the most overlooked resources on Earth: soil. It’s the backbone of agriculture, ecosystems, and food security. We know it is a silly... Read this article online
Tips for a home rink in Manitoba Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Andrew Kippen has multiple roles. He’s the general manager of North Valley Precision Planting supporting Manitoba farmers looking to upgrade their equipment. He’s husband to Teresa, and father to their sons Owen (16) and Mason (14), and daughter Kynsley (11). But come fall and... Read this article online
Interesting Facts About Our Agriculture Industry Wednesday, December 3, 2025 The province of Newfoundland and Labrador is home to over 300 different farms. Farm Cash Receipts were $163.9 million in 2023, up 9.8% from 2022. The largest crop commodity is Greenhouse and Nursery, accounting for 6.1 per cent of total Farm Cash Receipts. Value of vegetable production... Read this article online
Ukraine-Russian Peace Deal Impact on Grain, Fertilizer and Energy Markets Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Earlier this week it was looking hopeful that a peace framework — backed by the United States — would end the four-year war between Ukraine and Russia. While it is certainly looking less hopeful now, there could still be some cards to play to get a deal. If a deal is struck, what... Read this article online
Alta. farmer helping raise money for Alberta Children’s Hospital Wednesday, December 3, 2025 An Alberta dairy farmer is sharing her family’s story this holiday season to raise money for the Alberta Children’s Hospital. Crystal Olive, a second-generation producer from Silver Top Dairy near Fort Macleod, Alta., visits the hospital every few months with her 15-year-old son... Read this article online