Monthly Archives: March 2014
Protecting our Soil
West Tennessee row crop farmers are busy getting ready to plant this year’s corn crops.
Checking your Trees and Shrubs for Winter Damage or Worse
As we finally pull through this severe winter, it’s time to see if our yard plants pulled through.
Ag Day on the Hill
TENN. LAWMAKERS CELEBRATED AG DAY ON THE HILL AT THE STATE CAPITOL WITH A MILKING CONTEST TO SEE WHO HAS THE MOST “PULL.”
Tenn. FFA 86th Convention
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE TENNESSEE FFA CONVENTION. NEW STATE OFFICERS NAMED.
2014-2015 FFA State Officers Elected
The 86th State FFA Convention was recently held in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The two-and-a-half day convention was full of Career Development Events, leadership seminars, inspirational...
Ag Day on the Hill a Success
Tennessee lawmakers celebrated Ag Day on the Hill March 25 at Legislative Plaza in Nashville. Gov. Bill Haslam proclaimed it "Agriculture Day" in Tennessee...
Tenn. FFA 86th Convention
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE TENNESSEE FFA CONVENTION
Tenn. FFA 86th Convention
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE TENNESSEE FFA STATE CONVENTION.
Supporting Ag in Urban Area
AN URBAN LAWMAKER MAKES SURE TO SUPPORT HIS RURAL CONSTITUENCY.
Media Omelet Cook-Off for Ag
MEDIA PERSONALITIES WITH NASHVILLE’S 4 NETWORK TELEVISION STATIONS COMPETED IN THE OMELET COOK-OFF AT THE TENNESSEE RESIDENCE IN AN EVENT SPONSORED BY THE FARM...
Choosing the right Farm Bill Support Program
WITH SPRING PLANTING READY TO GET UNDER WAY, FARMERS HERE IN TENN AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY HAVE a choice of two major risk management...
ASA Awards David Womack with Lifetime Achievement Award
http://old-tnfarmbureau.digital.jnlcom.com/content/asa-awards-david-womack-lifetime-achievement-award
New Report Shows Labor Challenges Lead to Loss in GDP, Farm...
http://www.fb.org/index.php?action=newsroom.news&year=2014&file=nr0318.html
UAV Technology Symposium to Demonstrate Potential Uses of Unmanned Aircraft in...
http://entira.net/news-insights/news-releases/uav-technology-symposium-to-demonstrate-potential-uses-of-unmanned-aircraft-in-agriculture/
Tennessee Lawmakers to Celebrate “Ag Day on the Hill”
http://news.tn.gov/node/12138
Burn Permits Required Through May 15
http://news.tn.gov/node/12089
ASA Awards David Womack with Lifetime Achievement Award
The American Soybean Association (ASA) recognized David Womack from Shelbyville, Tenn. with its Lifetime Achievement Award "“ Association Focus at its annual awards banquet...
Young Farmer Achievement Award Program
The 45th Annual Tennessee Young Farmer of the Year Achievement Awards Program will be conducted again this year by the Tennessee Farm Bureau and...
Spring Fever
TENNESSEE ROW CROP FARMERS ARE WAITING ON MOTHER NATURE TO GIVE THE GREEN LIGHT FOR SPRING PLANTING.
Tenn. FFA Convention Preview
TENNESSEE STATE FFA OFFICERS ARE IN FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR THE 86TH CONVENTION WHERE THEY IGNITE THE PASSIONS OF THE MEMBERS AND GUESTS IN ATTENDANCE.
Tenn. Soybean Farmer Honored
David Womack of Bedford County was given the Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Soybean Association.
Forestry Day on the Hill
THE TENN. FORESTRY ASSOCIATION HELD THEIR ANNUAL FORESTRY DAY ON THE HILL IN NASHVILLE TO INFORM LAWMAKERS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF OUR FOREST INDUSTRY.
USDA’s FY2015 Budget Proposal
USDA HAS RELEASED IT’S PROPOSED FY2015 BUDGET.
FFA Foundation Names New Director
A FORMER TENNESSEE STATE FFA PRESIDENT AND NATIONAL FFA VICE PRESIDENT WAS RECENTLY ANNOUNCED AS THE NEW FFA FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
Up to Speed on the Farm Bill
TENN.’s 8TH DISTRICT CONGRESSMAN STEPHEN FINCHER, ONE OF THE FEW REMAINING ROWCROP FARMERS IN CONGRESS HAS JUST WRAPPED UP A SERIES OF FARM TOUR...
Ag Leadership Classes
Young farmers and other ag professionals are taking part in agricultural leadership classes across the state.
Breakfast with the Bureau
Farm Bureau leaders from across Tennessee hosted lawmakers for a breakfast meeting on Capitol Hill.
Prized Truck
The Whitt’s of Rutherford County received the keys to their 2014 GMC pick-up truck for being named the national Young Farmers of the Year....
Chick Days are Here
TRACTOR SUPPLY VICE PRESIDENT OF MERCHANDISE MARC JOHNSON TALKING ABOUT THE MUCH ANTICIPATED CHICK DAYS NOW BEING FEATURED IN THEIR STORES.
The Sky’s the Limit
SIGNIFICANT RESEARCH WITH AGRICULTURAL APPLICATIONS FOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICHLES IS OCCURRING IN SAVANNAH, TN.
Food Costs Higher
. WE WILL SPEND MORE ON FOOD THIS YEAR, BUT HOW MUCH MORE IS STILL UNCERTAIN. USDA’S GARY CRAWFORD REPORTS.
2012 Census of Agriculture
The Agriculture Department’s National Agricultural Statistics Service has released its preliminary results from the 2012 Census of Agriculture.
The Drive Feed the World
THE CHEW ON THIS TOUR FROM NUTRABLEND SHARES WITH AUDIENCES AT UNIVERSITIES, FAIRS OR CIVIC EVENTS ABOUT THE INCREASING POPULATION AND THE NEED FOR...