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
Snap Beans are the Fastest-Growing Vegetable Crop in Canada? Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Fresh yellow and green bean season is officially underway across Ontario and Quebec, bringing one of Canada's most popular summer vegetables to grocery stores and farmers' markets. Harvest typically begins in July and continues through early fall, with both provinces serving as... Read this article online
Ducks Unlimited Launches Wetland Fishing Campaign Monday, July 13, 2026 Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) has launched its 2026 Hooked on Habitat campaign, a nationwide fundraising initiative designed to support wetland conservation while engaging anglers and outdoor enthusiasts across the country. We know many farmers across Canada enjoy the outdoors and enjoy... Read this article online
Alberta Pork Well Represented at Calgary Stampede Monday, July 13, 2026 Alberta Pork representatives used a busy day at the Calgary Stampede to strengthen relationships with government leaders, industry partners and food sector representatives while promoting the importance of Alberta’s pork industry. Executive Director Darcy Fitzgerald and Board Chair... Read this article online
USDA July Crop Report Sparks Rally in Grain Markets Monday, July 13, 2026 Grain markets posted broad gains following a bullish U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) July Crop Report, as tightening grain supplies, uncertain weather conditions, and strong export demand improved the outlook for corn, soybeans, and wheat, according to the latest for the week ending... Read this article online
Canadian Blueberry Growers Prepare for 2026 Harvest Monday, July 13, 2026 July marks the start of blueberry season across much of Canada, bringing fresh supplies of one of the country's most valuable fruit crops to consumers and export markets. From the highbush blueberry fields of British Columbia to the vast wild blueberry barrens of Quebec and Atlantic... Read this article online