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
Manitoba Harvest Advances as Soybeans, Corn and Canola Face Mixed Conditions Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Manitoba producers are making significant harvest progress as favourable fall weather allows combines and forage equipment to stay active across much of the province. However, recent moisture and challenging harvest conditions are creating a mixed picture for crop quality,... Read this article online
Nortera Green Giant Deal Called Off Wednesday, October 7, 2026 The Competition Bureau of Canada has welcomed the decision by Nortera and B&G Foods Canada to abandon a proposed acquisition involving well-known vegetable brands sold across the country. The announcement came after the Bureau conducted an investigation and concluded that the transaction... Read this article online
B.C. ag promises – NDP and BC Greens Wednesday, October 7, 2026 With just over two weeks before British Columbians head to the polls in the Oct. 24 provincial election, political parties are unveiling their plans for the province including its ag and food sectors. Farms.com will be highlighting those promises as they become available to provide B.C.... Read this article online
RCMP reminding farmers to protect fuel Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Olds RCMP is reminding farmers and rural property owners to protect their fuel supplies during this harvest season. “During busy periods such as planting and harvest, equipment and fuel may be left unattended in fields or other remote locations.These areas can be more difficult to monitor... Read this article online
Farmland Demand Strong in Alberta, Not so for the Rest of Canada Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Canadian farmland values continued their upward trend during the first half of 2026, although growth has moderated compared to the rapid gains seen in recent years. According to Farm Credit Canada's (FCC) mid-year farmland values review, cultivated farmland increased by an average of... Read this article online