Monthly Archives: November 2013

While harvest continues for many Tennessee farmers, they’re taking time to give thanks for their many blessings.

Survey shows cost of Thanksgiving meal down some this year.

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...

SORGHRUM MAKING IS ONE OF THOSE IMPORTANT TRADITIONS FOR THE MOSES FAMILY IN TELLICO PLAINS.

State ag and forestry officials are looking at more ways of marketing Tennessee hardwoods with branding.

FARMERS AND OTHER AG INDUSTRY LEADERS ARE NOT PLEASED WITH THE EPA PROPOSAL TO REDUCE RENEWABLE FUELS NEXT YEAR.  

During the state budget hearings, Gov. Haslam says he’s hopeful for economic opportunity and growth for rural Tennessee.  

The annual survey by the American Farm Bureau of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner shows the cost down slightly this year compared to year ago.

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...

Corn and soybean harvest is producing what could become the biggest crops ever in Tennessee, but taking some time to get out. 

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 PRESIDENT JOHN CHARLES WILSON TALKIS ABOUT WHAT HAS AND CONTINUES TO BE A TREASURE FOR SHELBY COUNTY AND THE CITY OF MEMPHIS.   

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

This year’s unusual weather has provided many challenges for Tennessee cotton farmers.

Mitch Baker of the Baxter FFA Chapter was named National Secretary during the 86th National FFA Convention and Expo.

It’s not only farmers, ranchers and growers that would reap benefits from passage of a new Farm Bill.

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

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