Monthly Archives: January 2014
Ag Issues for 2014
What will be the big issues for U.S. agriculture in the year ahead?
Winter Storms, Power Outages
Winter storms have already killed power to hundreds of thousands of people. Gary Crawford has a report on how to save your food during...
Extra Care for Livestock During the Deep Freeze
TENN. LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS HAVE BEEN BATTLING THESE BITTER COLD TEMPERATURES IN TRYING TO PROTECT THEIR CATTLE.
A Farm Bill Needed This Month
A lot of eyes are on Congress with the hopes of the House and Senate agreeing on and passing a new five year farm...
A Gift to Talk
MICHAEL SHIRLEY OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY WILL GET THE CHANCE TO SHOW OFF HIS SKILLS NEXT WEEK IN SAN ANTONIO AS HE WILL REPRESENT TENN...
AFBF Convention
Farm Bureau leaders hear from TV and Football stars at AFBF convention
Tenn. Young Farmers Shine Again
Brandon & Katherine Whitt of Rutherford Co. named AFBF Young Farmer Achievement winners.
Farmers Still Hoping for Farm Bill
The top agriculture person in the Obama Cabinet continues to talk about the need for passage of the long-awaited farm bill.
Williamson Co. Young Farmers Recognized
Chuck Yoest & Jennifer Hatcher of Williamson County named national runner-up in AFBF Excellence in Ag contest.
Farm Bureau Sets Policy for 2014
The nation’s largest farm organization wrapped up its 95th Annual Convention in San Antonio by setting its policy positions for the year ahead. AFBF...
New Member of Farm Bureau Women Leadership Committee
Gloria Larrance of Jefferson County was selected to represent District 5 on the TFBF state Women’s Leadership Committee.
Stallman Optimistic for Better 2014
AFBF President Bob Stallman is hopeful for a better year for farmers and ranchers on policy matters.
TN Poultry Producers Feeling Propane Shortage
Concerns over the propane shortage are mounting for poultry producers.
Deputy Ag Secretary Visits Tennessee
Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden met with farm leaders in Tennessee to discuss the need for Congress to pass a comprehensive Food, Farm and Jobs...
TN Junior Market Hog Show
Middle TN State University’s Livestock Arena was recently host to some 426 hogs and more than 230 exhibitors at the Junior Market Hog Show,...