Monthly Archives: September 2013
Above Normal
The state’s rainfall totals to date have been way above normal, but still shy of record.
Grape Time
Diversifying the farm with a grape vineyard.
Memphis Bioworks
MEMPHIS BIOWORKS, FOUNDED IN 2001, BRINGS TOGETHER PUBLIC, PRIVATE, ACADEMIC AND GOVERNMENT ENTITIES TO EXPAND INTERESTS ON BIOSCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES.
Apple Crop Survives Soggy Summer
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
http://www.fb.org/index.php?action=newsroom.news&year=2013&file=nr0924.html
Strategic Plan for Ag
Tennessee ag leaders are working on a strategic plan for the state’s ag and forestry industry.
Strategic Plan for Ag
Tennessee ag leaders are working on a strategic plan for the state’s ag and forestry industry.
Strategic Plan for Ag
Tennessee ag leaders are working on a strategic plan for the state’s ag and forestry industry.
Strategic Plan for Ag
Tennessee ag leaders are working on a strategic plan for the state’s ag and forestry industry.
Steps for Better Health
For many Americans a step to better health includes taking 10,000 steps.
Pumpkin Crop Dampened
The wet summer was extremely hard on the state’s commercial pumpkin crop.
State’s Soggy Summer Doesn’t Dampen Fall’s Farm Fun
http://news.tn.gov/node/11362
Best Field Trip of the Year
The Grundy County Farm Bureau Women hosted “Farm Day” for the county’s third graders.
A Prize Tractor
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...
Net Farm Income Forecast
The 2013 US Farm Income Forecast shows productivity.
The Best Field Trip of the Year
3rd graders from all across Grundy County recently attended the annual Farm Day.
New Facilities at UT
The University of Tennessee Veterinary Medical Center is opening three new facilities.
USDA Reduces Farm Income Forecast
Farm income may still be high this year, but it may not be as high as some had expected
AFBF Endorses House Waterways Bill
http://www.fb.org/index.php?action=newsroom.news&year=2013&file=nr0913.html
Dress Up “Summer” Produce for Fall
http://news.tn.gov/node/11334
Grand opening of farm animal and equine hospitals scheduled
https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/NR-2013-HospitalsGrandOpening.aspx
Ag Day 2013 promises new venue, new take on UT Institute...
https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/NR-2013-09-AgDay.aspx
UT schedules Northeast Tennessee Beef Expo for Oct. 10
https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/NR-2013-09-NETNBeefExpo.aspx
Legislative Showmanship
STATE REPRESENTATIVE RON TRAVIS OF DAYTON WAS NAMED THE GRAND CHAMPION OF THIS YEAR’S LEGISLATIVE SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION AT THE STATE FAIR. HE BEAT OUT...
National Groundwater Protection Day
They say we often don’t appreciate something until it’s gone. That’s certainly the case with clean water. Cliff Trey ens of the National Ground...
Deadline for all Employers
Do you hire workers? Doesn’t matter if they’re seasonal, part-time, or full-time, you have some obligations under the Affordable Care Act. American Farm Bureau’s Johnna...
Fincher Hoping to Bridge Gap
REP. STEVEN FINCHER, THE REPUBLICAN CONGRESSMAN FROM FROG JUMP, SAYS AS A FARMER HIMSELF, HE’S BEEN FRUSTRTATED BY THE POLITICAL POSTURING IN WASHINGTON THAT...
Baucus, Camp Hold Kitchen Table Conversation at Family Farm in Memphis
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-Mich.) met recently with family farmers and local...
Racing against first Freeze
U.S. rowcrop farmers are hoping to get their crops out before the first freeze hits. USDA radio.
Sen. Alexander meets with Farmers
Sen. Lamar Alexander met with area farmers in Northwest Tennessee to discuss ag issues in Congress.
New Dean of Ag at UT Martin
UT Martin’s new Dean of the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences is Todd Winters.
Food Safety for Labor Day
Experts say many of us could get sick with food related illnesses this holiday weekend, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
Tenn’s Women of Congress
Rep. Dianne Black and Rep. Marsha Blackburn have been hearing from farmers during the August recess.
Lively Named TDA Food and Dairy Administrator
http://news.tn.gov/node/11189
UT AgResearch to host Cotton Tour on Sept. 4
https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/NR-2013-08-CottonTour.aspx
‘My American Farm’ Updates and Releases New Games
http://www.fb.org/index.php?action=newsroom.news&year=2013&file=nr0823.html
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation Regarding Farm...
WASHINGTON, D.C., October 1, 2013 "“ "Farmers and ranchers, along with 90 percent of the country, are frustrated with Congress. Aside from shutting down...