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
CentreBC election promises Friday, October 16, 2026 Farms.com is continuing its coverage of election promises for farmers leading up to the Oct. 24 provincial election in B.C. This article focuses on CentreBC. If elected to form the next government, Elenore Sturko’s party has plans to support B.C.’s ag sector. “We will set 10-year... Read this article online
Kubota Brings Precision Guidance for Smaller Machines Friday, October 16, 2026 Precision agriculture technology has traditionally been associated with large row-crop tractors and high-horsepower equipment. Kubota is aiming to change that with the launch of WorkSmart Autosteer, a new precision guidance system designed specifically for compact and utility-sized... Read this article online
Davidson Grain Elevator Demolition Causes Power Outage Across Saskatchewan Community Thursday, October 15, 2026 Residents in Davidson, Saskatchewan, and several surrounding communities experienced a power outage after the demolition of a grain elevator resulted in damage to a nearby power line. According to reports from CTV News Regina, the incident occurred on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, when... Read this article online
Champion Award Goes to Cherilyn Jolly Nagel Thursday, October 15, 2026 Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan (FFC SK) has named Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel as the recipient of its 2026 Champion Award, recognizing her long-standing efforts to connect consumers with agriculture and strengthen public trust in farming. The award was presented during a #CelebrateAg luncheon in... Read this article online
anadian Tractor and Combine Sales Fall Sharply in September 2026. What It Says About Farmer Confidence Thursday, October 15, 2026 Canadian farmers appear to be taking a measured approach to equipment purchases in 2026, as new machinery sales continued to weaken through September. According to the latest monthly "Flash Report" from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), total tractor sales in Canada... Read this article online