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
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