Yearly Archives: 2011
Johnson Names Veteran TDA Employees to New Posts
http://news.tn.gov/node/7956
Farmers and Ranchers Welcome Ratification of Trade Pacts
Congressional ratification of three bilateral free-trade agreements between the United States and Korea, Colombia and Panama, as well as approval of Trade Adjustment...
Easy Stove Top Chili Recipe
A classic, no-fuss chili recipe that gets down to the basics- pinto and kidney beans, savory garlic, pungent onions and sweet bell...
Haslam Eases Truck Rules to Help Farmers in Drought Stricken Areas
http://news.tn.gov/node/7937
Pick a Peck of Local Apples, Get Eight Quarts of Fall...
http://news.tn.gov/node/7931
Workshops to Help Beef Producers Market Custom Harvesting and Finishing
http://www.agriculture.utk.edu/news/releases/2011/10-BeefDirectMarketing.html
Tennessee Observes National Fire Prevention Week by Reminding Citizens to Burn...
http://news.tn.gov/node/7913
Mild Dry Autumn Weather Pushes Harvest Forward
Tennessee farmers made significant harvest progress during last week's dry fall weather. Corn and tobacco harvests at week's end were winding down while soybean...
Harvest Pork Chops Recipe
Sweet and savory combine in this harvest pork chop topped with apples.
Serving Size: 4 servingsTotal Time: 1 hour, 15 minutesDifficulty...
UT’s New Dairy to Research Animal and Environmental Best Management Practices
http://www.agriculture.utk.edu/news/releases/2011/10-NewDairy.html
Country Comes to Town at the Music & Molasses Arts &...
http://news.tn.gov/node/7884
Wild Weather in U.S. Makes Tennessee Best Pick for Pumpkins This...
This year, the best place in the country to find a good pumpkin may just be on a Tennessee farm.
"Nationally, pumpkins are running extremely...
New ‘My American Farm’ Memory Game Caters to K-2
The "My American Farm" game steps into the world of early-elementary students by introducing a new memory game at myamericanfarm.org. The popular...
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe
Nutrient-rich pumpkin combines with baking spices and chocolate chips for a sweet morning muffin treat.
Serving Size: Makes 12 muffinsPrep...
Workshop Will Help Farmers Market to Consumers
http://www.agriculture.utk.edu/news/releases/2011/09-CPAworkshop.html
State Forms Agriculture and Forestry Development Task Force
http://news.tn.gov/node/7852
Dry, Hot Weather Dominated Tennessee Agriculture During August
http://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Tennessee/Publications/Farm_Facts/ff092811.pdf
UT Center for Renewable Carbon Named as Lead Institution for $15...
http://www.agriculture.utk.edu/news/releases/2011/09-IBSSgrant.html
MTSU unveils new $4.3M dairy on Ag Field Day
The dairy cows won't come home until early morning Tuesday but an estimated 300 dignitaries, MTSU graduates, students, faculty and staff members and...
‘A Day in Agriculture’ Slated for Thursday, Sept. 29
Farmers and ranchers are invited to be a part of AgWeb's "A Day in Agriculture" set for Thursday, Sept. 29. The first-ever event, sponsored...
Crop Harvest – the Main Farm Activity
http://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Tennessee/Publications/Crop_Progress_&_Condition/cw091911.pdf
UT Appoints Schrick Head of Animal Science Department
The Department of Animal Science at the University of Tennessee has a new leader.
Dr. F. Neal Schrick, a full professor in the department,...
100th Anniversary of Agriculture at MTSU
http://www.mtsu.edu/abas/Sept_15_Field_Day_Dairy_Grand_Opening.pdf
Tennessee Cattle & Calves Cash Receipts Claim Top Spot in 2010
http://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Tennessee/Publications/Farm_Facts/ff090911.pdf
Dry, Hot Weather Dominated Tennessee Agriculture During August
http://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Tennessee/Publications/Current_News_Release/pr091211.pdf
Global Demand Drives Food Prices Higher in Third Quarter
Strong global demand, especially for pork and other protein-rich foods, was a primary driver behind higher retail prices at the supermarket during the third...
YF&R Fall Tour
There is no better way to see YF&R friends from across the state than at the "18th Annual Fall Agriculture Tour". This year, the...
Summer Succotash Proves Produce Season Far From Over
http://news.tn.gov/node/7747
Landscape Review Returns to West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center
http://www.agriculture.utk.edu/news/releases/2011/08-LandscapeReview.html
TDA Now Accepting Water Quality Grant Proposals
http://news.tn.gov/node/7722
Walnut Tree Quarantine Expanded Due to Thousand Cankers Disease
http://news.tn.gov/node/7691
Corn for Grain Harvest has Begun; Pasture Conditions Waning
http://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Tennessee/Publications/Crop_Progress_&_Condition/cw082911.pdf
My American Farm Site Expands With New Game
http://www.fb.org/index.php?action=newsroom.news&year=2011&file=nr0818.html
Variable Crop Conditions Within Counties
http://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Tennessee/Publications/Crop_Progress_&_Condition/cw081511.pdf
2011 Row Crop Production Prospects Encouraging Despite Many Challenges
http://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Tennessee/Publications/Current_News_Release/pr081111.pdf
Ames Plantation’s Heritage Festival Offers Family Fun
http://www.agriculture.utk.edu/news/releases/2011/08-HeritageFestival.html
Haslams Support Pick Tennessee Products
http://news.tn.gov/node/7608
UT Hosts Pumpkin Field Day on September 29
http://www.agriculture.utk.edu/news/releases/2011/08-PumpkinFieldDay.html
Tour Cotton with the UT Institute of Agriculture
http://www.agriculture.utk.edu/news/releases/2011/08-CottonTour.html
2011 Row Crop Production Prospects Encouraging Despite Many Challenges
Tennessee farmers look forward to a much improved production year in 2011 over the previous weather-reduced one. When combines roll into the fields this...
Haslams Support Pick Tennessee Products
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and First Lady Crissy Haslam honored Tennessee farmers and farm products Wednesday night, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Pick Tennessee...
AFBF Pleased by DOT Guidance on Ag Transportation
http://www.fb.org/index.php?action=newsroom.news&year=2011&file=nr0810b.html
Funding Now Available to Help Tennessee Agribusinesses Grow, Go Global
http://news.tn.gov/node/7586
2011 Tennessee Fairs
http://www.picktnproducts.org/fairs/2011FairDates.pdf