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
Peavey Mart Expands Canadian Store Network Thursday, January 8, 2026 Peavey Mart has announced plans to expand its store network in Western Canada with the reopening of three additional locations in the spring of 2026. “The initial store opening plan included an eventual reopening of stores in Saskatchewan,” said Meagan Parisian, Leader of Marketing &... Read this article online
Have Your Say: What Topics Matter Most to Farmers in 2026? Thursday, January 8, 2026 At Farms.com, we are committed to delivering content that helps farmers succeed—whether it is practical tips, market insights, or the latest innovations. But we want to make sure we’re focusing on what matters most to you. That’s why we’re launching a short reader poll to learn which... Read this article online
Grasslands Recruitment Announces Leadership Transition Thursday, January 8, 2026 Grasslands Recruitment Specialists (GRS) has announced a significant leadership transition that positions the organization for continued growth, innovation, and long-term success in the Canadian and North American agribusiness and agri-food... Read this article online
B.C. kicks off regional OYF awards in Western Canada Thursday, January 8, 2026 Just over a month has passed since Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers (OYF) program jointly recognized farmers from Quebec and Ontario as national winners for 2025, but the regional award season is upon the ag community. In Western Canada, farmers in the B.C./Yukon region will be the... Read this article online
Loveland launches AQUA FORCE to boost water efficiency in pivot-irrigated fields Thursday, January 8, 2026 Loveland Products, Inc. has introduced , a new water‑use‑efficiency product built specifically for center pivot irrigation systems and designed to help farmers get more value from every inch of applied water. Unlike traditional surfactants or wetting agents, is formulated to move... Read this article online