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
Saskatchewan Expands Farm Mental Health Support Thursday, April 2, 2026 The Government of Saskatchewan has announced a new step to improve mental health services for farmers and their families. Starting April 1,SaskAgMattersMental Health Network Inc. will manage the Farm Stress Line as part of a coordinated support system for people working in... Read this article online
UFA Expands Crop Inputs with AgraCity Acquisition Thursday, April 2, 2026 UFA Co-operative Ltd.has completed the acquisition of key assets from AgraCity Crop & Nutrition Ltd., significantly strengthening its position in crop protection and fertilizer supply. This strategic investment marks one of the largest moves in the organization’s history. The... Read this article online
Operating farm equipment in Alberta Thursday, April 2, 2026 Farms.com is continuing its dive into insurance and road rule requirements with respect to farm equipment in different parts of Canada. This article pertains to Alberta’s ag community. Do Albertans need a license to drive a tractor? Alberta farmers do not need a license to drive a... Read this article online
John Deere Becomes Official Tractor of Major League Baseball Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary Thursday, April 2, 2026 As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, two long-standing American institutions are joining forces. Deere & Companyand Major League Baseball (MLB) have announced a new multi-year partnership that brings together agriculture, turf care, and America’s favourite... Read this article online
Agricultural Educator and Industry Leader Dr Tom Funk Remembered for Lasting Influence Thursday, April 2, 2026 The agricultural education community is mourning the passing of Dr Tom Funk, a highly respected Professor Emeritus at the University of Guelph whose influence spanned more than three decades of teaching, leadership, and mentorship. Dr Funk dedicated over 35 years to teaching... Read this article online