Yearly Archives: 2013
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...
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.
2014 AFBF Convention heads to San Antonio
The 2014 AFBF Annual Convention will return to San Antonio, Texas January 11 "“ 16, 2014. Tennessee Farm Bureau leaders will have the choice...
Farmers Markets Overflowing
ALL ACROSS THE STATE, THOSE GARDENS ARE STARTING TO REALLY PUSH OUT THE PRODUCE. AND CONSUMERS ARE REAPING THE FRESH REWARDS. AND ITS NOTICEABLE...
Rutherford County’s Brandon and Katherine Whitt win state young farmer honors
https://tnfarmbureau.org/content/rutherford-county%E2%80%99s-brandon-and-katherine-whitt-win-state-young-farmer-honors
USDA Report Shows Corn and Soybeans Hold Steady
http://www.fb.org/index.php?action=newsroom.news&year=2013&file=nr0711b.html
TDA and TDH Provide Healthy Tips for Enjoying Summer Fairs
http://news.tn.gov/node/11048
Todd Named Assistant State Forester
http://news.tn.gov/node/11094
Customer service training available to agritourism operators, direct farm marketers
https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/NR-2013-07-HospitalitySeminars.aspx
New Soybean Pest
A pest of soybeans in the deep South is rapidly on the move to other soybean areas. Gary Crawford has more.
If You Like Peaches…
Fresh, juicy peaches. One of the most delicious things about summer. But South Carolina peach farmer Chalmers Carr explains that without the foreign workers...
Rutherford County Couple Named Young Farmers of the Year
Brandon and Katherine Whitt of Rutherford County were named as the Tennessee Farm Bureau’s Outstanding Young Farmer and Rancher Achievment Award winners.
Rutherford County’s Brandon and Katherine Whitt win state young farmer honors
Rutherford County young farm couple Brandon and Katherine Whitt were named Tennessee Farm Bureau's Outstanding Young Farmer and Achievement Award winners during special ceremonies...
Keeping the Stats
Just how much do you know about USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service?
House Passes “Farm Bill Farm Bill”
IT USED TO BE MUCH EASIER TO GET A FARM BILL PASSED, BUT NOT THIS ONE.
Organic Tobacco
A Dickson County Young Farmer is trying something new this year, organic burley and dark tobacco.
TVA Working to Control Flood Waters
MOST EVERYONE IN TENN HAS BEEN IMPACTED IN SOMEWAY FROM ALL THE UNUSAL AMOUNT OF RAINFALL THIS YEAR. AND TVA HAS BEEN WORKING TO...
Young Farmer Challenges
Tenn. Young Farmers face many challenges to stay profitable and remain on the farm.
Tenn. Jr. Beef Expo
Tenn’s 42nd Annual Junior Beef Exposition.
A New Crop of Rice
ROW CROP FARMER DOUG SINGLETEARY AND HIS FAMILY AT CHILDRESS FARMS IN DYER COUNTY HAVE ADDED A NEW CROP TO THEIR OPERATION THIS YEAR.
Rain, Flood waters Impacting Farmers
AFTER LAST WEEK’S HEAVY RAINFALL EVENT IN MIDDLE AND EAST TN, FARMERS ARE STILL FEELING THE EFFECTS.
Bees Hoping for Sunshine
IT CONTINUES TO BE A TOUGH YEAR ON BEEKEEPERS. JUST LIKE WITH ROW CROP FARMERS, ALL THE WET WEATHER OVER THE PAST COUPLE OF...
State Veterinarian Revises Wild Hog Transport Order
http://news.tn.gov/node/10976
AFBF & 532 Groups: Bring Farm Bill Back to House Floor
http://www.fb.org/index.php?action=newsroom.news&year=2013&file=nr0702.html
Waymon Hickman receives national philanthropy award
https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/NR-2013-06-HickmanAward.aspx
Good Bugs?
NOT ALL INSECTS ARE BAD, Some insects help us in our daily lives in a variety of ways. USDA’S Rod Bain HAS THE STORY.
Great American Cookout
THE AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION IS serving up a July 4th Picnic Survey for you to devour.
What is a Farmer?
WHAT IS A FARMER IS THE QUESTION THAT WAS RECENTLY POSED TO 7TH GRADERS ACROSS THE STATE FOR THE TENNESSEE FARM BUREAU’S ANNUAL ESSAY...
Reach to Recovery
For more than 40 years, the American Cancer Society’s Reach to Recovery program has helped BOTH MEN AND WOMEN cope with their breast cancer...
The Queen of Fruits
UT FRUIT SPECIALIST DR. DAVID LOCKWOOD SAYS TN’S PEACH CROP IS TURNING OUT VERY GOOD THIS SUMMER.
AFBF & 532 Groups: Bring Farm Bill Back to House Floor
The American Farm Bureau Federation helped garner a group of more than 532 organizations that recently urged House leadership to bring the farm bill...
State Veterinarian Revises Wild Hog Transport Order
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture recently announced a revised Order by the State Veterinarian specifying conditions under which wild-appearing hogs are to be transported...
Immigration Bill Clears Senate
Historic passage of comprhehensive immigration reform in U.S.Senate now headed to the House.
Commodities for Communities
Hear how producers in West Tenn. are giving back part of their harvest to help their communities.
Eating Your Vegetables
THERE’S A CONTINUED TREND OF MORE FOLKS GROWING MORE VEGETABLES FOR THEMSELVES IN THEIR OWN GARDENS AND SOME TAKING IT A STEP FURTHER, PRODUCING...
Farmers Markets continue Popularity
Farmers Markets across the state are thriving as more folks look to buy local.
Wheat Harvest Finally gets on Track
THE WAY REPORTS ARE COMING IN ACROSS THE STATE, PRODUCERS ARE CUTTING A REALLY GOOD WHEAT CROP.
House Defeats Farm Bill
COMING OFF THE RECENT PASSAGE OF THE FARM BILL BY THE U.S. SENATE, THERE WAS MUCH ANTICIPATION FOR THE SAME IN THE HOUSE OF...
Back Yard Gardens
CLOSE TO TWO HUNDRED FOLKS ATTENDED THE ANNUAL FRUITS OF THE BACK YARD FIELD DAY AT THE MIDDLE TN RESEARCH AND EDUCATION CENTER IN...
UT AgResearch plans Steak and Potatoes Field Day for August 6
https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/NR-2013-06-SteakPotatoes.aspx
TN FFA Chapters on West Tour
FOUR FFA CHAPTERS IN WEST TENNESSEE HEADED OUT RECENTLY WITH THE GO FFA PROGRAM TO TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA TO FIND OUT WHAT AGRICULTURE WAS...
TN Chamber, Farmers Urge Passage of Immigration Reform
The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry along with TN Farm Bureau leader urging Congress to pass Immigration Reform bill.
Senate Passes Farm Bill
PASSAGE OF A NEW FARM BILL BY THE U.S. SENATE HAS THE FARM COMMUNITY EXCITED THAT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WILL SOON DO THE...
Rutherford Co Young Farmer a PAL
RUTHERFORD COUNTIES BRANDON WHITT HAS BEEN IN NEW YORK CITY THIS WEEK AS PART OF A SPECIAL GROUP OF YOUNG AGRICULTURAL LEADERS FROM ACROSS...
Senate Passes Farm Bill
PASSAGE OF A NEW FARM BILL BY THE U.S. SENATE HAS THE FARM COMMUNITY EXCITED THAT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WILL SOON DO THE...
Immigration Bill Ramps Up in Washington
As the initial farm bill debate winds down in the Senate, S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act, takes the...
TN Farm Bureau teams up with state chamber, others to support...
As the immigration debate heats up in our nation's capital, a group of influential organizations in Tennessee banded together to show their support of...
Farm Bureau Commends Senate for Passing Farm Bill
http://www.fb.org/index.php?action=newsroom.news&year=2013&file=nr0610.html
Tennessee Farm Bureau Congratulates Senate on Passage of Farm Bill
The Tennessee Farm Bureau is glad to congratulate the Senate on the passage last evening of the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act (2013...
Tennessee Sheep Shearing School
Veteran sheep shearer Doug Rathke shared his expert techniques on how to shear sheep with participants of the annual Tennessee Sheep Shearing School held...
Governor’s School for Ag
32 high school students from across the state are taking part in the Governor’s School for the Agricultural Sciences at UT Martin this summer.
Trapping Gets Underway for Tree Pest Across Tennessee
http://news.tn.gov/node/10802
Pick TN Products Website Offers Tennessee Equine Trails Virtual Map
http://news.tn.gov/node/10835
UT extends preregistration for Beef and Forage Field Day
https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/NR-2013-06-BeefandForageExt.aspx