Tennessee backs down on ag-gag law Monday, August 5, 2013 In June's Better Pork, we reported that lawmakers voted to make Tennessee the latest state to approve a so-called "ag-gag" law, a bill to make it illegal to record animal cruelty incidents on livestock farms without reporting them to the police right away.Just after we went to press, Tennessee Republican governor Bill Haslam vetoed the bill, following the opinion of his Democratic attorney general that it wouldn't pass a constitutional challenge, freedom of speech being nearly as important in that country as freedom to own a gun.According to Meatingplace.com, Haslam also cited concerns that the new law might take away reporters' rights to gather information for stories, and that it might be harder to prosecute legitimate animal cruelty cases "as an unintended consequence."As well, a number of Tennessee celebrities jumped on the bandwagon, among them songwriter Emmylou Harris, country music singer Carrie Underwood and even Priscilla Presley. The Humane Society of the United States sees it as a victory; the Animal Agriculture Alliance, which writes and speaks out against animal rights legislation, is not pleased. BP A Chinese takeover of Smithfields? The battle of the polls over gestation stalls
Ag in the House: Oct. 5 – 9 Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre used some of his time during question period on Oct. 5 to pressure the government on high diesel prices affecting farmers, and asked if the prime minister will take action. He cited a news article from Quebec where a farmer is paying an extra $2,000... Read this article online
CentreBC election promises Tuesday, October 13, 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 Tuesday, October 13, 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
Heart of Harvest Supports Rural Cardiac Care Monday, October 12, 2026 The Southern Alberta agriculture community is preparing to come together for a special fundraising event aimed at improving healthcare services in the region. Heart of Harvest, presented by Crop Aid Nutrition, will support efforts to expand cardiac care services and help strengthen... Read this article online
Hensall Co-op Supports Ronald McDonald House Monday, October 12, 2026 Hensall Co-op is recognizing Co-op Week 2026 by launching a community-focused initiative designed to support rural families facing medical challenges. The program, called Farm Families Feeding Families, highlights the important role farm families play in providing food while also helping... Read this article online