Monthly Archives: August 2013

White House Report on Immigration Reform

2013-08-01 10:08:00
The White House has just released a new report on immigration reform.  USDA’s Gary Crawford explains.  

Mother Nature Providing Irrigation This Season

2013-08-01 10:11:00
HERE IN TENN. WE ARE BLESSED TO HAVE SOME OF THE BEST FARMERS IN THE COUNTRY, AND THIS YEAR, AT LEAST FOR NOW, A  REALLY...

“Farm Watch” Program Targets Ag Crimes

2013-08-05 04:08:00
ALL ACROSS THE RURAL AREAS OF TENNESSEE, THERE CONTINUES TO BE CONCERNS OVER AGRICULTURAL CRIME.  BUT DYER COUNTY SHERIFF JEFF BOX AND THE COUNTY...

Rain Hurting Tomato Growers

2013-08-05 04:10:00
PRODUCE FARMERS SAY THIS SPRING AND SUMMER’S CONSTANT WET WEATHER PATTERN HAS BEEN QUITE A CHALLENGE TO GET THEIR TOMATOES PLANTED AND NOW ITS...

The Truth about Food Prices

2013-08-13 08:17:00
Retail food prices are rising, but at a much slower pace than expected

Beef Cattle Numbers Decline

2013-08-13 08:21:00
Dr. Andrew Griffith of the University of Tenn. talks about the declining inventory numbers for cattle and calves.

Reducing Food Waste

2013-08-13 08:22:00
There are several ways consumers at home can reduce the amount of food that is thrown out and wasted.

Many Groups Pushing Immigration Reform

2013-08-13 09:45:00
Groups that are often on opposite sides of the political battlefield are teaming up for immigration reform.

Farmers and Wildlife

2013-08-13 09:47:00
CHUCK YOEST IS THE BIG GAME COORDINATOR FOR THE TN WILDLIFE RESOURCES AGENCY AND HE’S ALSO A MEMBER OF THE HATCHER FAMILY DAIRY FARM...

Wet Weather Continues

2013-08-13 09:49:00
USUALLY THIS TIME OF YEAR MOST FARMERS ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE LACK OF RAIN.  NOT THE CASE THIS YEAR.

New Assistant Dean at UT

2013-08-22 10:55:00
NEW ASSISTANT DEAN FOR UT EXTENSION DR. LAURA STEPHENSON IS HEADING UP THE FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES UNIT.

SCORE

2013-08-22 11:02:00
JAMIE WOODSON TALKS ABOUT SCORE: STATE COLLABORATIVE ON REFORMING EDUCATION.

Poultry Industry’s Impact

2013-08-22 11:05:00
Tennessee’s poultry industry has expanded in recent years to be valued at $4.8 billion and that’s helping family farms stay on the farm.

‘Music City Miracle’ Call Transcends Sports

2013-08-22 11:08:00
Tenn. Titan’s play-by-play announcer Mike Keith spoke to Tenn. Young Farmers & Ranchers attending their annual TN Young Leaders Conference in Franklin.

Hoping for a Strong Finish

2013-08-22 11:10:00
TN ROW CROP FARMERS ARE HEADING IN TO THE HOMESTRETCH OF THE GROWING SEASON HOPING A FOR A STRONG FINISH WITH HARVEST JUST DAYS...

Bringing the Heat

2013-08-22 11:11:00
THE HEAT IS FINALY HERE FOR THE SUMMER AND THAT’S BEEN THE MONTH LONG CAMPAIGN SLOGAN FOR FARMERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND HERE IN...

TWRA and Wildlife Problems

2013-08-23 10:41:00
If you have wild animal problems on your farm contact the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency for help.

Cotton Crop Needs Heat

2013-08-26 03:35:00
ALL THE WET WEATHER AND COOLER THAN NORMAL TEMPERATURES HAS COTTON PRODUCERS CONCERNED OVER THE CONDITION OF THE CROP HEADING TOWARDS HARVEST.

Winter Predictions

2013-08-27 10:52:00
Farmers’ Almanac winter weather forecast calling for ‘Chilly and wet’ for Tennessee, ‘shivery’ conditions for most of nation.

Business Leaders Push for Immigration Reform

2013-08-28 11:37:00
Tennessee business leaders took part in a special roundtable discussion to urge Congress to pass comprehensive immigrtion reform.  

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