Monthly Archives: October 2013
TN FFA Members Ready to Ignite
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
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
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
http://www.fb.org/index.php?action=newsroom.news&year=2013&file=nr1029.html
3 Videos Show Why Farmers Need Immigration Reform
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...
https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/NR-2013-10-CPAmeatQualityKnoxville.aspx
Annual UT Plateau Center cattle sale scheduled for Nov. 22
https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/NR-2013-10-PRECsale.aspx
County PowerPoint Presentations
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
The President’s Export Council is a part of the strategy to increase US exports including agricultural goods.
Hands-On Experience for College Students
MTSU’s Director of Ag talks about the importance of getting students practical experience on the farm.
A Challenging Year for Harvest
While this year’s weather has made one of our better crops, its also made it difficult to harvest.
Important Lessons in the Classroom
DR. KATHLEEN AIRHART, TENNESSEE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION, RECENTLY SHARED HER THOUGHTS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF AG IN THE CLASSROOM.
The Future of Ag
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
October is Cooperative month, recognizing the benefits and importance of Tennessee’s some 200 Co-ops.
“Ag brings out the best of Tennessee”
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
THE 86TH NATIONAL FFA CONVENTION KICKS OFF VERY SOON – OCTOBER 30TH – 2ND AND IGNITE IS THE THEME OF THE CONVENTION.
FFA Land Judging
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
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
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
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
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
http://www.fb.org/index.php?action=newsroom.news&year=2013&file=nr1003.html
Dairy and the Hunger Games
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
http://news.tn.gov/node/11498
Government Shutdown Effect on Ag
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
With new department heads on the main campus, UT Institute of Agriculture leaders took a bus tour across the state to visit with other...
Plenty of Rainfall Makes State’s Sorghum Crop a Sweet Success
http://news.tn.gov/node/11458
Ready…Set…DIG! Best Autumn Ever To Add Trees, Shrubs, Perennials to Landscape
http://news.tn.gov/node/11442
A Tale of Two Farmers: Harvest, the Farm Bill and Political...
http://www.fb.org/index.php?action=newsroom.news&year=2013&file=nr1001b.html
Williamson Co. Couple Wins Excellence in Ag
Chuck Yoest and Jennifer Hatcher were named the 2013 TFBF Excellence in Agriculture winners.