Yearly Archives: 2011
UT Senior Bull Test Sale Coming in January
http://www.agriculture.utk.edu/news/releases/2011/12-BullTest.html
Register Now for Workshops on Recordkeeping to Boost Your Direct Farm...
http://www.agriculture.utk.edu/news/releases/2011/12-CPAworkshops.html
Tennessee Cattle Producers Vote to Support In-State Beef Promotion
The results are in and Tennessee cattle producers have voted to increase the assessment they pay to support in-state promotions of beef announced state...
Brie & Cranberry Salsa Recipe
This sweet and spicy appetizer is easy to put together and hard to resist.
Prep Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 4...
Country Ham & Cheese Biscuits Recipe
Servings: 12 biscuitsPrep Time: 30-40 minutesCook Time: 8-10 minutesTotal Time: 40 minutes to 1 hour
Ingredients
0
2 cups...
Monkey Bread Recipe
There's no monkeying around with this recipe. This cinnamon sugar bread makes breakfast or brunch sweet and is a perfect Christmas morning...
Stay Warm This Winter with the Perfect Firewood
http://news.tn.gov/node/8191
Tennessee Farm Facts – December 9
http://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Tennessee/Publications/Farm_Facts/ff120911.pdf
UT AgResearch Expands Field Day Schedule for 2012
http://www.agriculture.utk.edu/news/releases/2011/12-FieldDaySchedule.html
USDA Awards Grants to Universities in 13 States to Improve Food...
http://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/USDAOC-20eab9
Upchurch re-elected State Farm Bureau President
Tennessee Farm Bureau delegates attending their 90th Annual Convention at Franklin's Cool Springs Marriott, re-elected Cumberland County beef farmer Lacy Upchurch as their...
Dust Bill Passes House with Bipartisan Support
The Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act, H.R. 1633, passed the House of Representatives on Dec. 8 by a vote of 268-150. The Farm...
Sunburst Coffee Cake
The cinnamon-sugar topped Sunburst Coffee Cake uses a dough-twisting technique to create a beautiful baked gift "“ or a pretty breakfast...
Upchurch Re-Elected State Farm Bureau President
Tennessee Farm Bureau delegates attending their 90th Annual Convention at Franklin's Cool Springs Marriott, today re-elected Cumberland County beef farmer Lacy Upchurch as their...
Net Farm Income Forecast Up 28 Percent in 2011
http://www.ers.usda.gov/Briefing/FarmIncome/nationalestimates.htm
Holiday Express at the UT Gardens Knoxville Dec. 2 through Jan....
http://www.agriculture.utk.edu/news/releases/2011/11-holidayexpress.html
Products So Local, They’re In Your Phone!
http://news.tn.gov/node/8107
Soybean Scout School Goes Virtual
http://www.agriculture.utk.edu/news/releases/2011/11-soybeanschool.html
Holiday Greenery Ideas from the UT Gardens
http://www.agriculture.utk.edu/news/releases/2011/11-holidaygreenery.html
Cattle Producers Urged to Vote in Beef Referendum Dec. 7 –...
http://news.tn.gov/node/8141
TFBF Speaks Out about Child Labor Law Proposal
On behalf of Tennessee farmers the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation submitted comment regarding proposed changes to the Department of Labor's Child Labor Laws....
Holiday Express at the UT Gardens Knoxville Dec. 2 through Jan....
Holiday Express returns to the University of Tennessee Gardens this holiday season, featuring 12 garden-scale model trains, thousands of lights and a miniature...
Peppermint Fudge Recipe
Festive peppermint fudge is cool and bright just like the winter holidays.
Total Time: 2 hours, 20 minutes
Ingredients
2 (10-ounce) packages vanilla...
Turkey Pot Pie Recipe
If you're craving a warm, savory meal, try out our turkey pot pie, which combines leftover turkey (or chicken) with frozen...
End of Harvest Season Draws Near
http://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Tennessee/Publications/Crop_Progress_&_Condition/cw112011.pdf
UT Test Station To Feature Bulls At Open House
http://www.agriculture.utk.edu/news/releases/2011/11-BullTest.html
Tennessee Christmas Tree Growers and Ag Department Help Haslam “App”ly His...
The eight local Christmas trees Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and First Lady Crissy Haslam will display at the State Capitol and the Tennessee...
Turkey Marinade Recipe
Before deep-frying your turkey, use this marinade of Italian dressing, cayenne pepper and Creole seasoning for an extra kick.
Prep Time:...
There’s No Substitute for a Good Substitute (In the Kitchen)
http://news.tn.gov/node/8056
UT Test Station To Feature Bulls At Open House
http://www.agriculture.utk.edu/news/releases/2011/11-BullTest.html
Cranberry-Orange Caramel Corn Recipe
Use the fall-harvested cranberries in this delicious caramel corn recipe from The Popcorn Board. It is an addictive sweet treat you'll...
Classic Thanksgiving Dinner Costing More in 2011
The retail cost of menu items for a classic Thanksgiving dinner including turkey, stuffing, cranberries, pumpkin pie and all the basic trimmings increased...
Agritourism Conference and Horticulture Expo to Form Duet in Music City
http://www.agriculture.utk.edu/news/releases/2011/11-HortExpo.html
2011 Crop Season Comes to a Close
Tennessee farmers took advantage of October's open weather pattern and kicked harvest into high gear. Corn harvest is now virtually finished for the...
Mild Autumn Weather Continues to Facilitate Farm Activities
http://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Tennessee/Publications/Crop_Progress_&_Condition/cw110711.pdf
Made in USA
"Made in USA" are three words you won't see very often on items sold by major retailers. It's so true of consumer goods that...
TN Department of Safety and Homeland Security Announces More Options for...
http://news.tn.gov/node/7932
UT Plateau Center to Hold November Cattle Sale
http://www.agriculture.utk.edu/news/releases/2011/11-PlateauSale.html
Ag Enhancement Deadline Nears for Livestock Projects
http://news.tn.gov/node/8029
Ag Enhancement Deadline Nears for Livestock Projects
Dec. 1 is the deadline for eligible farmers to submit reimbursement requests for livestock projects approved through the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program.
"It's...
Green Bean Salad Recipe
Our green bean, tomato and Vidalia onion salad with Dijon vinaigrette dressing adds a delicious spin to the requisite veggie portion.
Serving Size:...
UT Biomass Field Day Demonstrates Industry’s Expertise
http://www.agriculture.utk.edu/news/releases/2011/11-BiomassFieldDayFollowUp.html
Frost on the Pumpkin – Continued Good Harvest Progress
http://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Tennessee/Publications/Crop_Progress_&_Condition/cw103111.pdf
Cool, Wet September Provides Relief to Crops after Sweltering August
http://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Tennessee/Publications/Farm_Facts/ff102611.pdf
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bars Recipe
These cakelike cinnamon-pumpkin bars go from tasty to tantalizing when smothered in cream cheese frosting.
Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time:...
Good Week for Farming!
Fall harvest progress is right on target with the average rate thanks to five full days suitable for fieldwork last week.
Grower's...
Workshops to Help Farmers with Direct Marketing and Merchandising
http://www.agriculture.utk.edu/news/releases/2011/10-CPApepperWorkshop.html
Fall Squash Tapenade Recipe
The combination of sweet, sour, spice and mint make this topping for meat or bread burst with flavor.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Don’t Miss UT Ag Day October 29
http://www.agriculture.utk.edu/news/releases/2011/10-AgDayFinal.html