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Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Celebrates USDA's 150th Year of Service, Highlights Ways the Every Day, Every Way' Department Works for American People
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today marked the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and highlighted the positive impact that USDA has on the life of Americans each day.
Read Full ArticleNew Student Leadership for Tennessee FFA and 4-H
Two of Tennessee's premier youth leadership organizations recently elected new leadership for their respective organizations. The Tennessee FFA Association elected a new slate of state officers for the 2012-2013 year and the 4-H elected new 4-H Congress officers.
Read Full ArticleStatement Regarding April 24 Detection of BSE
“American beef and dairy products are safe. The safeguards our government has in place to detect any incidence of this disease are clearly working. The report of a cow with bovine spongiform encephalopathy, discovered during the pre-rendering process, is proof that our detection system works."
Read Full ArticleBovine Liability Law Signs Available
On April 14th, 2011, Governor Haslem signed into effect the “Bovine Liability Law”. For beef cattle producers this means if they maintain proper fences, post and maintain appropriate warning signs and don’t commit any willful or wanton acts that disregard the safety of other people, they (the producer) shall not be liable for any injury, loss, damage, or death of a person resulting from the inherent risks of bovine activities.
Read Full ArticleTennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program Applications Now Available
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has released the 2012 application for the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program. Applications must be postmarked or hand delivered June 1 – 7.
Read Full ArticleTDA Unveils New Ag and Foresty Industry Magazine
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture recently unveiled the premiere issue of Tennessee Ag Insider magazine, a comprehensive guide to the state’s farms, food and forestry.
Read Full ArticleTennessee Department of Agriculture Crime Unit Makes Arrest in Switchgrass Arson Fire
The TDA Agricultural Crime Unit has arrested two men who have confessed to setting fire to 1,430 bales of switchgrass worth approximately $45,000.
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