Yearly Archives: 2013

Alan Robertson Speaking at AFBF Annual Convention

2013-12-30 12:12:00
http://www.fb.org/index.php?action=newsroom.news&year=2013&file=nr1223.html

Genera Energy, University of Tennessee complete $5 million biofuels grant

2013-12-30 12:10:00
https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/NR-2013-11-GeneraUTcompleteGrant.aspx

State’s “Pick Tennessee” Program Updates Image, Services

2013-12-30 12:08:00
http://news.tn.gov/taxonomy/term/1

UT Extension announces 2014 continuing education for Tennessee producers, forest managers

2013-12-30 11:58:00
https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/NR-2013-12-ExtensionCEfor2014.aspx

New exhibit at the Smithsonian Showcases Agriculture

2013-12-30 09:17:00
An upcoming Smithsonian exhibit hopes to present the influence of farming on our nations history and economic growth. USDA’s Rod Bain has the story.

Busy December for Trade Negotiations

2013-12-30 09:16:00
While many have been focused on shopping and Christmas preparations this month, December has also been a busy month for trade negotiations. AFBF’s Johnna...

The Changing of the Seasons

2013-12-30 09:14:00
When do spring, summer, fall and winter really begin? How do you settle the debate over which is the official first day of winter?...

The Year in TN Ag

2013-12-30 09:13:00
Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture Julius Johnson reflects back on agriculture in 2013.

Christmas on the Farm

2013-12-30 09:11:00
A special day for us all – to many farm families around the state today, it is truly a special day as they celebrate...

A Plan for Growing Ag and Forestry

2013-12-30 09:09:00
Over the past year, Tennessee’s top agricultural leaders have put together a 10-year strategic plan for agriculture and recently presented it to Gov. Haslam....

American Farm Bureau 95th Annual Convention

2013-12-30 00:00:00
The American Farm Bureau Federation is the nation's largest general farm organization. More than 6.1 million American families are members of Farm Bureau in...

UT AgResearch announces 2014 field day schedule

2013-12-30 00:00:00
University of Tennessee AgResearch is planning a full calendar of field days for 2014. A total of 12 field days and five special events...

Ag Leaders Develop Strategic Plan to Grow Tennessee Agriculture and Forestry...

2013-12-30 00:00:00
Tennessee's top agricultural leaders today announced a 10-year strategic plan to increase agriculture and forestry in the state by building production capacity and incentivizing...

Winter Forecast

2013-12-23 02:32:00
THE WEATHER JUST KEEPS CHANGING AND USDA’S NEW WINTER FORECAST IS NOT GOING TO PLEASE ALL FARMERS.

The Gift of Gardening

2013-12-23 02:30:00
If you need some last minute gifts for the gardener on your list, this report from Gary Crawford may help you. 

Ag Education Facelift

2013-12-23 02:29:00
AGRICULTURE EDUCATION ACROSS TENNESSEE IS GETTING A FACELIFT IN THE FORM OF A COMPREHENSIVE LOOK AT THEIR CURRICULUM AND IDENTIFYING GROWTH TRENDS AND SKILL...

Harvest Continues

2013-12-23 02:27:00
FAYETTE COUNTY FARMER JOHN PATTAT IS NOT ALONE THIS LATE IN THE SEASON AS HE AND OTHER FARMERS ARE TRYING TO FINISH UP HARVEST...

Beef Production Decrease, Pork Production Increase for 2014

2013-12-16 10:58:00
Cattle producers will see another spike in prices next year as the herd shrinks and beef production declines while pork proucers are on tractk...

Christmas Tree Farming Not that Easy

2013-12-16 10:55:00
Many people think running a Christmas tree farm is an easy way to farm. Most tree farmers would disagree….strongly. 

Dairy Producer Heads Up Young Farmers

2013-12-16 10:54:00
OVERTON COUNTY DAIRY FARMER JOE SMITH WAS SELECTED BY HIS PEERS TO SERVE AS CHAIRMAN FOR THE COMING YEAR FOR THE TFBF YOUNG FARMERS...

Tenn. Farm Bureau Convention

2013-12-16 10:50:00
FARM BUREAU LEADERS ADOPT POLICY THAT WILL GUIDE THE FARM ORGANIZATION IN THE COMING YEAR.  

Tenn. Farm Bureau Convention

2013-12-16 10:48:00
FARM LEADERS FROM ALL ACROSS THE STATE HAVE GATHERED FOR THEIR 92ND ANNUAL MEETING OF THE TENNESSEE FARM BUREAU FEDERATION THIS WEEK IN FRANKLIN.

The Perfect Christmas

2013-12-16 10:46:00
ONE OF THE HARDEST DECISIONS TO MAKE AROUND THIS TIME OF YEAR IS EXACTLY WHAT GIFT TO GET THOSE SPECIAL PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE...

The Future of Ag

2013-12-16 10:45:00
DR. DAVID KOHL, PROFESSOR EMERITUS FROM THE DEPT OF AGRICULTURAL AND APPLIED ECONOMICS AT VIRGINIA TECH UNIVERSITY DISCUSSED THE FUTURE OF AG DURING THE TENNESSEE AG...

The Season for Shopping Around

2013-12-16 10:43:00
If you didn’t do much of your holiday shopping on Thanksgiving weekend, you may actually end up getting bigger bargains. 

TN Farm Bureau 92nd Annual Meeting

2013-12-05 00:00:00
The 92nd annual meeting of the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation will be held December 7 - 10, 2013. Farmers, agribusiness leaders and volunteer leaders...

UT Institute of Agriculture grows state Christmas tree on AgResearch land

2013-12-04 14:47:00
https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/NR-2013-11-StateCapitolTree.aspx

Living Local, Giving Local for the Holidays is a Piece of...

2013-12-04 14:45:00
http://news.tn.gov/node/11659

12 Days of Pick TN Products

2013-12-02 16:41:00
THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE IS USING ITS PICK TENNESSEE PRODUCTS PROGRAM TO GIVE AWAY TENNESSEE PRODUCTS FOR TWELVE DAYS ON FACEBOOK. 

Farmers Want a Farm Bill for Christmas

2013-12-02 16:40:00
Many farmers may have a special gift wish for the holidays.  A Farm Bill.

Farmers Thankful for Water Resources Bill Progress

2013-12-02 16:38:00
WHILE FARMERS ARE STILL HOPING FOR FARM BILL TO GO THROUGH, THEY’RE ALSO HOPING CONGRESS CAN MOVE FORWARD ON WATER RESOURCES LEGISLATION.

Thanksgiving Dinner

2013-12-02 16:36:00
Tennessee farmers are thankful for their jobs at producing the food we enjoy at Thanksgiving.

Thankful Farmers

2013-11-27 08:07:00
While harvest continues for many Tennessee farmers, they’re taking time to give thanks for their many blessings.

Thanksgiving History

2013-11-27 08:02:00
THIS WEEK WE’LL CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING AGAIN W/ FOOTBALL AND TURKEY, THAT WASN’T ALWAYS THE CASE.  GARY CRAWFORD GIVES US A HISTORY LESSON OF THIS...

Family Tradition

2013-11-27 07:59:00
SORGHRUM MAKING IS ONE OF THOSE IMPORTANT TRADITIONS FOR THE MOSES FAMILY IN TELLICO PLAINS.

Tennessee Branded Wood

2013-11-20 02:22:00
State ag and forestry officials are looking at more ways of marketing Tennessee hardwoods with branding.

EPA Proposes to Reduce Renewable Fuel Standard

2013-11-20 02:20:00
FARMERS AND OTHER AG INDUSTRY LEADERS ARE NOT PLEASED WITH THE EPA PROPOSAL TO REDUCE RENEWABLE FUELS NEXT YEAR.  

Governor Wants More Economic Growth for Rural TN

2013-11-18 09:34:00
During the state budget hearings, Gov. Haslam says he’s hopeful for economic opportunity and growth for rural Tennessee.  

Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Less

2013-11-18 09:30:00
The annual survey by the American Farm Bureau of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner shows the cost down slightly this year compared to year ago.

Johnson Testifies before House Subcommittee

2013-11-14 02:33:00
TDA Commissioner Julius Johnson testifies before the House Commerce, Manufacturing & Trade Subcommittee about the impact of the state’s equine industry, in particular, the Tennessee...

Worth the Wait

2013-11-13 03:11:00
Corn and soybean harvest is producing what could become the biggest crops ever in Tennessee, but taking some time to get out. 

Lower Crop Prices and Farm Income

2013-11-13 03:06:00
Lower prices for many crops are clearly here now, the effect on the incomes of farmers is not so clear.  USDA’S Gary Crawford reports.

Agricenter International

2013-11-13 03:03:00
AGRICENTER INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT JOHN CHARLES WILSON TALKIS ABOUT WHAT HAS AND CONTINUES TO BE A TREASURE FOR SHELBY COUNTY AND THE CITY OF MEMPHIS.   

Plan Now for a Local Christmas Tree This Holiday Season

2013-11-12 14:39:00
http://news.tn.gov/node/11653

Proposed Site for West TN 4-H Camp/Conference Center

2013-11-07 11:07:00
The search committee chooses Lone Oaks Farm in Hardeman County for West Tenn. 4-H Camp and Conference Center.

Late Cotton Crop Challenges

2013-11-06 02:09:00
This year’s unusual weather has provided many challenges for Tennessee cotton farmers.

Baxter FFA Member Named National FFA Secretary

2013-11-04 10:57:00
Mitch Baker of the Baxter FFA Chapter was named National Secretary during the 86th National FFA Convention and Expo.

Benefits of a Farm Bill

2013-11-04 10:52:00
It’s not only farmers, ranchers and growers that would reap benefits from passage of a new Farm Bill.

Tennessee’s own Mitch Baker chosen as one of six new National...

2013-11-04 00:00:00
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013/National FFA Organization) "“ Students from Virginia, Tennessee, Alabama, Iowa, West Virginia and Oregon have been elected by delegates...

After a total of 113 years of experience three TFBF employees...

2013-11-04 00:00:00
Effective December 31, TFBF Communications Director Pettus Read, Special Programs Director Charles Curtis and Director of Organization Bobby Beets will retire following a career...

TN FFA Members Ready to Ignite

2013-10-30 07:15:00
WILSON CENTRAL FFA PRESIDENT KEVIN ROBERTSON IS ONE OF SEVERAL HUNDRED FFA MEMBERS FROM TENNESSEE ATTENDING THE NATIONAL FFA CONVENTION AND EXPO IN LOUISVILLE...

Farmers Urge Immigration Reform

2013-10-30 07:13:00
FARM BUREAU LEADERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY ARE IN THE NATION’S CAPITOL THIS WEEK FOR A SPECIAL FLY-IN TO URGE CONGRESS TO MOVE FORWARD...

Poultry Farmer Prevails Against EPA

2013-10-30 07:11:00
Poultry and livestock farmers declared victory when a federal court ruled in favor of a West Virginia poultry farmer in her case against the...

AFBF and 250-Plus Groups Urge Congress to Pass Farm Bill

2013-10-29 16:26:00
http://www.fb.org/index.php?action=newsroom.news&year=2013&file=nr1029.html

3 Videos Show Why Farmers Need Immigration Reform

2013-10-29 16:25:00
http://www.fb.org/index.php?action=newsroom.news&year=2013&file=nr1028.html

Nov. 4 workshop to teach about meat cuts, proper storage and...

2013-10-29 16:24:00
https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/NR-2013-10-CPAmeatQualityKnoxville.aspx

Annual UT Plateau Center cattle sale scheduled for Nov. 22

2013-10-29 16:23:00
https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/NR-2013-10-PRECsale.aspx

County PowerPoint Presentations

2013-10-29 00:00:00
We hope that your county YF&R has had a very successful year. This year, we are planning on having a County PowerPoint Presentation on...

A Coalition to push U.S. Exports

2013-10-25 11:23:00
The President’s Export Council is a part of the strategy to increase US exports including agricultural goods. 

Hands-On Experience for College Students

2013-10-25 11:21:00
MTSU’s Director of Ag talks about the importance of getting students practical experience on the farm.

A Challenging Year for Harvest

2013-10-25 11:19:00
While this year’s weather has made one of our better crops, its also made it difficult to harvest.

Important Lessons in the Classroom

2013-10-25 11:16:00
DR. KATHLEEN AIRHART, TENNESSEE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION, RECENTLY SHARED HER THOUGHTS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF AG IN THE CLASSROOM.

The Future of Ag

2013-10-25 11:13:00
DR. DAVID KOHL, PROFESSOR EMERITUS FROM THE DEPT OF AGRICULTURAL AND APPLIED ECONOMICS AT VIRGINIA TECH UNIVERSITY DISCUSSED THE FUTURE OF AG DURING THE TENNESSEE AG...

Power to the People

2013-10-18 06:12:00
October is Cooperative month, recognizing the benefits and importance of Tennessee’s some 200 Co-ops.

“Ag brings out the best of Tennessee”

2013-10-18 06:09:00
TN GOV BILL HASLAM SPOKE AT THE TN AGRICULTURE LEADERSHIP FORUM.  THE CONFERENCE IS SPONSORED BY FARM CREDIT OF MID AMERICA, COBANK AND THE TN...

FFA Ignites

2013-10-18 06:07:00
THE 86TH NATIONAL FFA CONVENTION KICKS OFF VERY SOON – OCTOBER 30TH – 2ND AND IGNITE IS THE THEME OF THE CONVENTION.

FFA Land Judging

2013-10-18 06:05:00
IN WEST TENNESSEE’S WEAKLEY COUNTY, THE STATE FFA AND 4-H LAND JUDGING COMPETITIONS WERE HELD AND WILSON CENTRAL’S FFA TEAM CAME OUT ON TOP.

Fall Fun on the Farm

2013-10-18 06:04:00
FALL IS FINALLY HERE AND WITH THAT COMES FUN ON THE FARM! ALL ACROSS THE STATE FARMS ARE WELCOMING VISITORS TO TAKE PART IN...

Perfect Time to Plant

2013-10-11 10:37:00
PERFECT CONDITIONS ACROSS THE STATE TO CONSIDER IMPROVING YOUR LANDSCAPE.  THAT’S THE CONSENSUS FROM LOCAL NURSERIES LIKE EVERGREEN NURSERY AND LANDSCAPE COMPANY IN KINGSTON.

Not Enough Workers to Harvest

2013-10-11 10:35:00
WHILE OUR CONGRESS CONTINUES TO ARGUE ABOUT THE DEBT CEILING AND BUDGET, THEY ARE NOT DEALING WITH OTHER ISSUES IMPORTANT TO THE COUNTRY –...

Harvest Looking Good

2013-10-11 10:33:00
AN UNUSUAL YEAR ALL AROUND FOR GROWING CROPS, BUT THE OUTLOOK ON HARVEST IS POSTIVE ACROSS THE STATE.

Shoppers Find Higher Prices for Poultry and Dairy Products

2013-10-11 10:31:00
http://www.fb.org/index.php?action=newsroom.news&year=2013&file=nr1003.html

Dairy and the Hunger Games

2013-10-11 10:30:00
SUDIA IS WORKING TO PROMOTE A HEALTHIER DIET FOR ALL OF US, THAT INCLUDES LOW FAT OR FAT FREE DAIRY PRODUCTS.

Music & Molasses Festival Offers a Weekend of Family Fun

2013-10-11 10:29:00
http://news.tn.gov/node/11498

Government Shutdown Effect on Ag

2013-10-04 11:20:00
THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN HAS IMPACTS ALL ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND FARMERS AND RANCHERS, JUST LIKE EVERYONE ELSE, ARE WONDERING WHEN CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT...

UTIA State Tour

2013-10-04 11:19:00
With new department heads on the main campus, UT Institute of Agriculture leaders took a bus tour across the state to visit with other...

A Tale of Two Farmers: Harvest, the Farm Bill and Political...

2013-10-02 16:18:00
http://www.fb.org/index.php?action=newsroom.news&year=2013&file=nr1001b.html

Williamson Co. Couple Wins Excellence in Ag

2013-10-01 03:25:00
Chuck Yoest and Jennifer Hatcher were named the 2013 TFBF Excellence in Agriculture winners.

Above Normal

2013-09-30 04:49:00
The state’s rainfall totals to date have been way above normal, but still shy of record.

Memphis Bioworks

2013-09-30 04:43:00
MEMPHIS BIOWORKS, FOUNDED IN 2001, BRINGS TOGETHER PUBLIC, PRIVATE, ACADEMIC AND GOVERNMENT ENTITIES TO EXPAND INTERESTS ON BIOSCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES.

Apple Crop Survives Soggy Summer

2013-09-30 04:41:00
THIS HAS BEEN A CHALLENGING YEAR FOR THE STATE’S APPLE CROP WITH BUT DESPITE THE WET SPRING AND SUMMER, IT’S STILL A PREETY GOOD CROP.

AFBF Advocates for Port Expansion Projects

2013-09-25 08:54:00
http://www.fb.org/index.php?action=newsroom.news&year=2013&file=nr0924.html

Strategic Plan for Ag

2013-09-24 03:30:00
Tennessee ag leaders are working on a strategic plan for the state’s ag and forestry industry.

Strategic Plan for Ag

2013-09-24 03:30:00
Tennessee ag leaders are working on a strategic plan for the state’s ag and forestry industry.

Strategic Plan for Ag

2013-09-24 03:30:00
Tennessee ag leaders are working on a strategic plan for the state’s ag and forestry industry.

Strategic Plan for Ag

2013-09-24 03:29:00
Tennessee ag leaders are working on a strategic plan for the state’s ag and forestry industry.

Steps for Better Health

2013-09-24 03:24:00
For many Americans a step to better health includes taking 10,000 steps.

Pumpkin Crop Dampened

2013-09-24 03:22:00
The wet summer was extremely hard on the state’s commercial pumpkin crop.  

State’s Soggy Summer Doesn’t Dampen Fall’s Farm Fun

2013-09-19 13:33:00
http://news.tn.gov/node/11362

Best Field Trip of the Year

2013-09-19 03:15:00
The Grundy County Farm Bureau Women hosted “Farm Day” for the county’s third graders.

A Prize Tractor

2013-09-18 11:24:00
Rutherford County’s Brandon and Katherine Whitt were awarded one of their top prizes recently for being named the 2013 TN Farm Bureau Young Farmers...

New Facilities at UT

2013-09-18 11:17:00
The University of Tennessee Veterinary Medical Center is opening three new facilities.

USDA Reduces Farm Income Forecast

2013-09-18 11:14:00
Farm income may still be high this year, but it may not be as high as some had expected

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