Monthly Archives: December 2014
Making Memories around the Christmas Tree
THE WAGONS ARE READY, THE HOT CHOCOLATE IS OUT, ALL IS NEEDED NOW IS FAMILIES. THAT’S WHAT TENNESSEE CHRISTMAS TREE FARMERS ARE HOPING FOR...
Ag Department facing Tough Budget Cuts
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is facing potential cuts of 7 percent for next year.
Hunters for the Hungry
SINCE THE HUNTERS FOR THE HUNGRY PROGRAM STARTED IN TENN. IN 1998, THEY’VE BEEN RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING OVER 4 MILLION MEALS TO NEEDY PEOPLE
Getting the Word Out
VAL DOLCINI, THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE FARM SERVICE AGENCY HAS BEEN IN TENNESSEE TO DISCUSS NEW CHANGES IN THE FARM BILL.
2014 Farm Income Forecast
How much money will farmers make and what will they spend this year?
Farm Bureau Proud
TN FARM BUREAU PRESIDENT LACY UPCHURCH IS LEADING THE NATION’S LARGEST STATE FARM BUREAU ORGANIZATION AS THEY HOLD THEIR ANNUAL MEETING AND CONVENTION IN...
TFBF 93rd Convention
FARM BUREAU LEADERS FROM ACROSS TENNESSEE ARE IN FRANKLIN FOR THEIR 93RD ANNUAL MEETING AND CONVENTION.
TFBF 93rd Convention
FARM BUREAU LEADERS FROM ACROSS TENNESSEE ATTEND THE 93RD ANNUAL MEETING AND CONVENTION IN FRANKLIN.
New Young Farmer Chairman
A.J. TEAL OF COFFEE COUNTY SELECTED AS CHAIRMAN OF THE STATE’S YF&R COMMITTEE.
O’ CHRISTMAS TREE
Sometimes the fun of putting up a Christmas tree can bring on some unexpected situations
Tracking Your Holiday Spending
Sometimes when we do our holiday shopping, we can lose track of our spending and end up overdoing it.
Genera Energy Moving Bio Industry Forward
GENERA ENERGY LOCATED IN VON ORE, TN IS A LEADER IN BIOMASS SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Ramping Up the Beef Herd
A COOPERATIVE EFFORT B/W THE UNIVERSITY OF TENN,, THE TN DEPT OF AGRICULTURE AND TN FARMERS COOP IS MOVING FORWARD TO HELP LAUNCH A...
Winter Forecast
FARMERS’ ALMANAC EDITOR PETER GEIGER UPDATES THE WINTER FORECAST.
Normal Relations With Cuba Could Open Untapped Export Markets
Farmers in Tennessee and across the country are interested in the potential market improvement between the U.S. and Cuba if relations between the two...
Santa still Tops in the Polls
If they held elections this time of year, Santa would win. His approval rating continues to be very high.
Christmas on the Farm
Christmas on farms across the state of Tennessee.
Helping Military Veterans Pursue Ag Careers
USDA is doing what it can to capitalize on returning military veteran’s interest in agriculture.
Specialty Crop Growers See Improved Risk Management Tool
Specialy crop growers not eligible for insurance will now be eligible for crop disaster assistance.
A Look Back to 2014 Agriculture
It’s the last day of the year and, looking back, overall 2014 was a good year for agriculture.