Monthly Archives: August 2013
Business Leaders Push for Immigration Reform
Tennessee business leaders took part in a special roundtable discussion to urge Congress to pass comprehensive immigrtion reform.
Winter Predictions
Farmers’ Almanac winter weather forecast calling for ‘Chilly and wet’ for Tennessee, ‘shivery’ conditions for most of nation.
Cotton Crop Needs Heat
ALL THE WET WEATHER AND COOLER THAN NORMAL TEMPERATURES HAS COTTON PRODUCERS CONCERNED OVER THE CONDITION OF THE CROP HEADING TOWARDS HARVEST.
TWRA and Wildlife Problems
If you have wild animal problems on your farm contact the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency for help.
Bringing the Heat
THE HEAT IS FINALY HERE FOR THE SUMMER AND THAT’S BEEN THE MONTH LONG CAMPAIGN SLOGAN FOR FARMERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND HERE IN...
Hoping for a Strong Finish
TN ROW CROP FARMERS ARE HEADING IN TO THE HOMESTRETCH OF THE GROWING SEASON HOPING A FOR A STRONG FINISH WITH HARVEST JUST DAYS...
‘Music City Miracle’ Call Transcends Sports
Tenn. Titan’s play-by-play announcer Mike Keith spoke to Tenn. Young Farmers & Ranchers attending their annual TN Young Leaders Conference in Franklin.
Poultry Industry’s Impact
Tennessee’s poultry industry has expanded in recent years to be valued at $4.8 billion and that’s helping family farms stay on the farm.
SCORE
JAMIE WOODSON TALKS ABOUT SCORE: STATE COLLABORATIVE ON REFORMING EDUCATION.
New Assistant Dean at UT
NEW ASSISTANT DEAN FOR UT EXTENSION DR. LAURA STEPHENSON IS HEADING UP THE FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES UNIT.
Wet Weather Continues
USUALLY THIS TIME OF YEAR MOST FARMERS ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE LACK OF RAIN. NOT THE CASE THIS YEAR.
Farmers and Wildlife
CHUCK YOEST IS THE BIG GAME COORDINATOR FOR THE TN WILDLIFE RESOURCES AGENCY AND HE’S ALSO A MEMBER OF THE HATCHER FAMILY DAIRY FARM...
Many Groups Pushing Immigration Reform
Groups that are often on opposite sides of the political battlefield are teaming up for immigration reform.
Reducing Food Waste
There are several ways consumers at home can reduce the amount of food that is thrown out and wasted.
Beef Cattle Numbers Decline
Dr. Andrew Griffith of the University of Tenn. talks about the declining inventory numbers for cattle and calves.
The Truth about Food Prices
Retail food prices are rising, but at a much slower pace than expected
“YouTell Ag” Videography Contest
Designed and added in 2013, the "YouTell Ag" videography contest is designed to provide participants
the opportunity to enlighten other producers and the general public...
2013 TN Farm Bureau Presidents Conference
The 2013 Tennessee Farm Bureau Presidents Conference is a two-day informative and interactive conference where leadership from the county level come from across the...
Labor Issue Hits Home for Peach Growers, Consumers
http://www.fb.org/index.php?action=newsroom.news&year=2013&file=nr0806.html
Producer-oriented workshop to teach about meat cuts, proper storage and food...
https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/NR-2013-08-CPAmeatQuality.aspx
Rain Hurting Tomato Growers
PRODUCE FARMERS SAY THIS SPRING AND SUMMER’S CONSTANT WET WEATHER PATTERN HAS BEEN QUITE A CHALLENGE TO GET THEIR TOMATOES PLANTED AND NOW ITS...
“Farm Watch” Program Targets Ag Crimes
ALL ACROSS THE RURAL AREAS OF TENNESSEE, THERE CONTINUES TO BE CONCERNS OVER AGRICULTURAL CRIME. BUT DYER COUNTY SHERIFF JEFF BOX AND THE COUNTY...
FFA Year Kicking Off
A new school year brings on excitment for FFA members.
Mother Nature Providing Irrigation This Season
HERE IN TENN. WE ARE BLESSED TO HAVE SOME OF THE BEST FARMERS IN THE COUNTRY, AND THIS YEAR, AT LEAST FOR NOW, A REALLY...
White House Report on Immigration Reform
The White House has just released a new report on immigration reform. USDA’s Gary Crawford explains.