Yearly Archives: 2013
National Leadership Forum
The National Leadership Forum happens around this time each year in Searcy, Arkansas on the campus of Harding University. High school students from all...
Cattle Numbers Decline
Dr. Andrew Griffith of the University of Tenn. talks about the declining inventory numbers for cattle and calves.
D-Day and Farmers
The nation’s farmers helped to make D-Day, and the entire World War II effort, a success.
Expanded TPP is a Big Deal for Agriculture
New trade negotiations with one of the world’s biggest economies could lead to good things for U.S. agriculture and the nation’s overall economy.
June Dairy Month
The annual Tennessee June Dairy Month promotion kicked off the month of celebration of the dairy industry at Ellington Agricultural Center.
Honoring Those Who Serve
IF IT WERE’NT FOR THE THOUSANDS OF SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN WHO DIED FOR THIS COUNTRY, WE WOULDN’T HAVE THE FREEDOMS WE ENJOY TODAY...
Produce Farmers Slow Start
The same weather that’s been holding back row crop producers is having the same impact on produce farmers.
A Salute To Agribusiness ““ June Is Dairy Month
Is it not amazing how things we used to take for granted seem to change overnight? From the clothes we wear to the food...
That Old Rude Bridge
Each Memorial Day, I attempt to attend the special service held at Stones River National Cemetery near my home, to honor those who have...
Keeping Ticks Away
Tick populations are expanding, causing more worries about Lyme disease. Gary Crawford has an expert with some tips for keeping ticks off of you.
UT Gardens now State Botanical Gardens
THIS SPRING THE TENN. GENERAL ASSEMBLY PASSED A BILL THAT DESIGNATES THE University of Tennessee Gardens as the official state botanical garden.
Water Resources Development Act
The Senate is on a roll! In this case, rolling down the river by passing it’s version of the Water Resources Development Act.
Go wild at UT’s Summer Celebration
https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/NR-2013-05-SummerCelebration.aspx
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Reaches Out To Storm Victims
Throughout much of the history of this great state, the family members of Oklahoma Farm Bureau have worked together, sharing the joys, and the...
Comparing the Senate/House Farm Bills
The American Farm Bureau compares the House and Senate Ag Committees versions of the Farm Bill.
UT Extension Value
The economic impact of the University of Tennessee Extension Service is paying off big dividends for all citizens of Tennessee.
Get free gardening advice UT’s Fruits of the Backyard Field Day
https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/NR-2013-05-FOBfieldDay.aspx
Ag Enhancement Program Application Period Almost Here
http://news.tn.gov/node/10621
UT AgResearch hosts Tobacco, Beef and More Field Day
https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/NR-2013-05-HRRECfieldDay.aspx
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation, Regarding House...
http://www.fb.org/index.php?action=newsroom.news&year=2013&file=nr0515b.html
The Future of Farming
TN’S 8TH DISTRICT CONGRESSMAN STEVEN FINCHER, A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE IS AMONG THOSE MEMBERS WORKING TO WRITE A NEW 5-YEAR FARM...
Teach the Children Well
THE SCHOOL BELL’S ARE ABOUT TO RING THE FINAL TIME FOR MANY KIDS ACROSS TENNESSEE THIS SPRING AND THEY’RE OFF FOR THE SUMMER. BUT...
Gov. Vetoes Livestock Protection Act
Gov. Haslam has vetoed the Livestock Protection Act; bill sponsors say they will address concerns and bring it back.
Too Much Mulch
A landscape expert says most of us go way overboard on applying mulch around trees and shrubs.
Official statement from the Tennessee Farm Bureau regarding the veto by...
Columbia, TN (May 13, 2012) We respect Governor Haslam's decision and appreciate his due diligence in considering the various aspects of the Livestock Protection...
Wake Up With Al
NBC’s Al Roker spent his morning on the Hatcher Family Dairy in College Grove as part of the Today Show’s ‘Wake Up With Al’...
Senate to vote on Infrastructure Improvments
Do you think we’d have the biggest economy in the world if we were still using Model Ts and biplanes to get around? Well,...
Another Challenging Planting Season
Corn planting across Tennessee has been delayed again from more wet weather, but there’s still hope of getting the crop in.
Favorite Field Trip: Farm Day
One of the best field trips of the year for Tennessee elementary students is when they visit a farm.
FFA Plant Sales
AG STUDENTS AT DYER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL HAVE ONCE AGAIN GOT THEIR GREEN THUMBS GOING THIS SPRING AS THEY HAVE GROWN THOUSANDS OF PLANTS...
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.
Service Time for the Home AC Unit
Your home air conditioning unit may need a little work before it starts its summer job. Gary Crawford has more
A Voice for Annexation Laws
STATE REP. MIKE CARTER OF OOTEWAH SAYS LEGISLATION THAT HE SPONSORED THIS YEAR IN THE TENN. GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADDRESSES AN ANNEXATION ISSUE THAT ALLOWED...
TN FFA Officers
Newly elected TN FFA officers: West TN Vice President, Treasurer.
Blanket of Protection
THIS TIME OF YEAR ONE OF THE BEST THINGS ABOUT SPRING IN TENNESSEE IS POPPING UP ALL AROUND, FRESH STRAWBERRIES. AND UNFORTUNATELY, FARMERS THAT...
TN Division of Forestry
Jere Jeter heads up the Tennessee Division of Forestry.
Rising Farmland Values
The rapidly rising value of farmland has many people concerned about what will happen if those prices collapse.
Farm Bureau Urges Support for Fruit, Veggie Farmers
http://www.fb.org/index.php?action=newsroom.news&year=2013&file=nr0424.html
UT forage tours scheduled in April and May
https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/NR-2013-04-ForageTours.aspx
What Could Late Frosts Do to Tennessee’s Strawberry Crop?
http://news.tn.gov/node/10583
Court Refuses to Dismiss Poultry Farmer’s Suit Against EPA
http://www.fb.org/index.php?action=newsroom.news&year=2013&file=nr0423.html
Lessons from the Garden
Students at Riverside Elementary in Columbia planted their own garden at school thanks to an Outdoor Garden grant from TN Ag In The Classroom....
Immigration Reform a Big Deal for Agriculture
It has a long way to become law, but the introduction of a bipartisan immigration reform bill is a big deal for U.S. agriculture....
Stopping Animal Cruelty Quickly
Bill passes TN General Assembly that requires anyone intentionally photographing animal cruelty to hand over evidence to law enforcement authorities within 48 hours.
Road Safety for Farm Equipment
Caution urged for farmers and the public as farm equipment moving up and down roadways during planting season.
Corn Planting Waits on Mother Nature
Tennessee corn farmers have been waiting for some time for the ground to dry enough to get this year’s crop in the ground.
Tax Day Reminder for Tax Reform
As most folks had to file their tax returns this week, the American Farm Bureau wants to remind law makers about changes that would...
American Farm Bureau Picks 7th Leader Class
http://www.fb.org/index.php?action=newsroom.news&year=2013&file=nr0412b.html
Whitt Picked for American Farm Bureau’s 7th Leader Class
The American Farm Bureau Federation has chosen a group of 10 young agricultural leaders to participate in the seventh class of the Partners in...
Logger Recognized by TN General Assembly
Sam & Jennifer Trott of Trott Lumber Company in Shelbyville were recognized this spring by the Tennessee General Assembly with a resolution for their...
Cooperatively Sharing Agriculture’s Story
TENNESSEE FARMERS COOPERATIVE HEADQUARTERED IN LAVERGNE, TN, IS NOW IN ITS 67TH YEAR OF SERVICE TO ITS FARMER MEMBERS ACROSS THE STATE. BUT THEY...
AFBF Farm Bill Proposal
Congress has to start all over again on writing a new farm bill. With a tighter budget it’s that much harder. The American Farm Bureau...
Farm Bureau Sends Farm Bill Proposal to Capitol Hill
https://tnfarmbureau.org/content/farm-bureau-sends-farm-bill-proposal-capitol-hill
Recent Cold Snaps Helped State’s Strawberry Crop
http://news.tn.gov/node/10510
TDA Now Accepting Proposals for Specialty Crop Block Grants
http://news.tn.gov/node/10494
Still time to register for April 24 Organic Crops Field Tour
https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/NR-2013-04-OrganicCrops.aspx
April Report Forecasts Tight Corn and Soybean Supply
http://www.fb.org/index.php?action=newsroom.news&year=2013&file=nr0410.html
Farm Bureau Sends Farm Bill Proposal to Capitol Hill
The American Farm Bureau Federation is sending a farm bill proposal to Capitol Hill today. Approved this weekend by the AFBF Board of Directors,...
TN 5th Graders Help Plant White House Kitchen Garden
Faculty and students of the Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Technology Academy of Knoxville were invited to help First Lady Michelle Obama plant the White...
Progress for Ag Labor Legislation
Congress continues their debate over negotiating a new immigration policy. And agricultural labor is an important part of the negotiations.
Black Bear Population Increasing
State officials are expecting even more black bears in Tennessee this Spring. TWRA’s Dan Gibbs explains.
Ag Majors Increasing
Enrollment in the state’s agricultural colleges is on the increase. Dr. Caula Beyl, Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at...
Ag Day on the Hill
April 2, 2013 was proclaimed "Agriculture Day on the Hill" in Tennessee by Governor Bill Haslam. To celebrate the occasion, commodity groups and agriculture...
Achievement Award
The 44th Annual Tennessee Young Farmer of the Year Achievement Awards Program will be conducted again this year by the Tennessee Farm Bureau and...
Ag Day on the Hill
Tennessee lawmakers celebrated Ag Day on the Hill at the state capitol.
Greater Efficiencies at USDA
USDA’s efforts to streamline operations and tighten its budgetary belts are producing results. Rod Bain reports.
4-H Congress Officers Elected
Three new officers were elected as Governor, Speaker of the Senate and Speaker of the House during the 66th TN 4-H Congress.
New TN FFA President Named
Sara Best of the Cookeville FFA Chapter was named state president of the TN FFA Association during the 85th annual convention.
Just What Kind Of A Winter Has This Been
Over the last couple of weeks and since the first days of spring, we have experienced some unusual cold days, including snow. I guess...
TN FFA Star in AgriScience; Extemp Winner
Jason Joy of the Covington FFA Chapter was named Star in AgriScience during the 85ht TN FFA Convention; Kevin Robertson of Wilson Central won...
TN FFA Star Greenhand
Conlee Lea of the Brighton FFA Chapter was named the Star Greenhand during the 85th TN FFA Convention.
Congress Keeps Government Open
Congress averted Another fiscal crisis with time to spare! American Farm Bureau’s Johnna Miller explains. .
WKRN Wins Omelet Cook-Off on Ag Day
The four major TV stations in Nashville competed in an Omelet Cook-Off during a promotion for National Ag Day at the Tenn. Ag Museum.
National Ag Day
Tenn. Ag Commissioner Julius Johnson talks about ag importance to local, state economy.
Growing Our Ag Industry
Farm leaders from across the state are part of Gov. Haslam’s steering committee to look at ways of doubling ag economic impact over the...
Have fun with the family at the UT Gardens Eggstravaganza
https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/NR-2013-03-Eggstravaganza.aspx
Harlan Named Assistant Commissioner for Market Development
http://news.tn.gov/node/10383
First Lady Crissy Haslam Kicks Off Phase II of Landscape Renovation...
https://news.tn.gov/node/10402
First Lady’s Kitchen & Cutting Garden
Tenn’s First Lady Chrissy Haslam is working to renovate and restore the grounds of the Tennessee Residence by putting in a kitchen & cutting...
Farm Leaders on the Hill
THIS WEEK IN NASHVILLE, FARM BUREAU LEADERS FROM ACROSS THE STATE HAVE BEEN VISIING THEIR LAWMAKERS AS PART OF THEIR ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE VISITS.
Farm Leaders on the Hill
THIS WEEK IN NASHVILLE, FARM BUREAU LEADERS FROM ACROSS THE STATE HAVE BEEN VISTING THEIR LAWMAKERS AS PART OF THEIR ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE VISITS.
Time to Update Our Waterways
You may not ever see one of the nation’s locks, may pay no attention to our inland waterway system, but they’re more important to...
Young Farmer Survey
The American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual survey of young farmers and ranchers shows they are using technology in all aspects of their lives.. AFBF’s...
Repurposing on the Farm
Producers can take advantage of cheaper repurposed materials instead of buying new items for the farm. Susan Carter reports.
Beef Agribition Celebrates 25th Anniversary March 8-10
http://news.tn.gov/node/10300
UT Extension hosts ‘Homefront to Heartland’ Conferences statewide this spring
https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/NR-2013-02-HHconferences.aspx
New Taxes Burdensome for Farm and Ranch Families
http://www.fb.org/index.php?action=newsroom.news&year=2013&file=nr0305b.html
Adequate Land Ranks as Top Concern of Young Farmers
Securing adequate land to grow crops and raise livestock was the top challenge identified in the latest survey of participants in the American Farm...
State Forester Protecting, Promoting our Trees
TN State Forester has wanted his job since the day he went to work for the TN Division of Forestry in 1975.
Lawmakers Visit Ellington Ag Center
Members of the state House Ag and Natural Resources Committee recently held their committee menting at the home of the Tenn. Department of Agriculture.
Planting Season Approaching Fast
Farmers attending the Mid-South Farm & Gin show in Memphis are excited about the new crop season.
Maintaining Strong Farm Policy
With such a small percentage of our citizens living and working on farms, it may be easy to understand how farm policy could be...
Popcorn Farmer Leading AFBF YF&R
Zach Hunnicut, a 5th generation farmer from Nebraska, is the new Chair. of the AFBF Young Farmers & Ranchers national committee and he was...