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
TELUS moving away from ag Friday, November 13, 2026 The future of TELUS seemingly won’t include agriculture. “Monetization of non-core businesses is progressing, with near-term priority focused on accelerating the monetization of TELUS Health and TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods,” the company’s Nov. 6 Q3 report says. TELUS is moving... Read this article online
Canada Targets New Agriculture Trade Opportunities in China Friday, November 13, 2026 Canada is looking to strengthen agricultural trade with China, with discussions during a federal trade mission focusing on market access, canola, peas and new opportunities for Canada's pet food industry. Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald concluded his third mission... Read this article online
Got Used Baler Twine? Manitoba Farmers Can Turn It Into $3,000 for 4-H Friday, November 13, 2026 Manitoba farmers have a new reason to gather up the used plastic baler twine around their farms this winter. Cleanfarms has launched Manitoba's first Great Twine Round-Up Contest, giving farmers, ranchers and other residents an opportunity to recycle used plastic baler twine while... Read this article online
Choosing Malting Barley for 2027? Market Demand Could Be Key Friday, November 13, 2026 Western Canadian barley growers heading into the 2027 planting season are being encouraged to pay close attention to market demand when choosing malting barley varieties, as newer genetics gain acreage and acceptance among international brewers. The Canadian Malting Barley Technical... Read this article online
Upcoming winter Ontario farm shows Thursday, November 12, 2026 As Ontario producers continue the 2026 harvest, lessons from the season that was, and preparation for 2027 begins with the winter farm show circuit. Here are some of the shows farmers can attend in the next few months. The Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference East takes place Nov.... Read this article online