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
Canadian Wool Certification Program Now Available Nationwide Friday, August 1, 2025 The Canadian Wool Collective has introduced a national certification program to help consumers – including fellow farmers -- easily identify Canadian wool and wool-based products. This initiative aims to promote local, sustainable, and responsibly-produced textiles. The certification... Read this article online
Canada Regains Beef Access to Australia After 20 Years Friday, August 1, 2025 The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a significant achievement with the successful re-opening of market access for Canadian beef and beef products to Australia. This marks the first time since 2003 that Canada’s beef industry can export to Australia, opening up a vital... Read this article online
New Crop Testing Technology Earns Prestigious Award Friday, August 1, 2025 Dr. Chandra Singh, a researcher at Lethbridge Polytechnic, has been honored with the prestigious John Ogilvie Research Innovation Award. This award, presented by the Canadian Society for Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, recognizes Singh’s significant contributions to agricultural... Read this article online
Scott Hepworth Elected Chair of Grain Growers Friday, August 1, 2025 Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) is excited to announce the election of its new executive, a team of experienced leaders committed to advocating for grain farmers across the nation. Scott Hepworth, a grain farmer from Assiniboia, Saskatchewan, and Director with the Saskatchewan Wheat... Read this article online
Do you have a grain bin that needs repair? Friday, August 1, 2025 Maintaining grain bins in optimal condition is a constant challenge for farmers. However, with the cool tools InstaGRIP Tile and GlassSTEEL, this task becomes significantly easier and more efficient. These cutting-edge solutions offer quick and durable repairs, ensuring your grain bins... Read this article online