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
Why Canada’s Pea and Lentil Supplies Are Growing Faster Than Expected Friday, July 24, 2026 Agriculture Canada has increased its projected 2026-27 ending stocks for dry peas and lentils following stronger production estimates in its latest monthly supply and demand update. The updated forecast raised expected dry pea ending stocks by 200,000 tonnes from the previous month,... Read this article online
Manitoba Flood Financial Relief from AgriStability Friday, July 24, 2026 The governments of Canada and Manitoba have announced new measures to help farmers recover from severe flooding that affected many parts of Manitoba during June and July. The support is being provided through enhancements to the AgriStability program, giving producers greater flexibility and... Read this article online
Better Internet May Be Coming to Your Farm Friday, July 24, 2026 Farmers and rural residents across Saskatchewan could soon gain improved access to high-speed Internet following a major federal funding announcement aimed at expanding broadband connectivity throughout the province. The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural... Read this article online
Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute receives federal support Friday, July 24, 2026 An ag machinery organization recently received federal support to continue its work. The Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI) will receive $200,000 from the Canadian government. PAMI designs, develops, and evaluates machinery and equipment to help other companies improve... Read this article online
Fendt IDEAL Combines Gain Powerful Upgrades for Harvest Efficiency Friday, July 24, 2026 Fendt has introduced several major upgrades to its IDEAL combine lineup for Model Year 2026, focusing on improved harvesting performance, operator comfort, and advanced technology integration. The latest enhancements are designed to help farmers achieve greater efficiency during... Read this article online