Yearly Archives: 2014
Yes on 2
Gov. Haslam and former Gov. Bredesen have launched a campaign to encourage voters to vote “Yes on 2,” for how the state selects appellate...
Black Vulture problems for Livestock
Black vultures continue threating livestock across the state and Rep. DesJarlais looking for solutions.
Spring Check-up for AC
Your home air conditioning unit may need a little work before it starts its summer job.
Yes on 2
Gov. Haslam, Former Gov. Bredesen launch campaign to encourage voters to “Vote Yes on 2” to amend the state constitution on judiciary selection.
GMO Answers
GMO Answers, an initiative committed to creating conversations about GMOs and answering consumer questions, conducted a national survey identifying top questions about GMOs.
Quiet Tornado Season Turns Active
EVEN THOUGH THIS WEEK WE HAVE HAD AN OUTBREAK OF TORNADOS ACROSS THE MIDSOUTH, USDA SAYS TORNADO ACTIVITY AS A WHOLE IN 2014 SO...
Lincoln County Tornado
LINCOLN COUNTY FARMER DAVID OGLE SAYS CONSIDERING THE DEVASTATION A TORNADO LEFT BEHIND ON HIS FARM AND OTHERS IN SOUTHERN LINCOLN COUNTY, THEY’RE LUCKY TO...
Tornado Season
EVEN THOUGH THIS WEEK WE HAVE HAD AN OUTBREAK OF TORNADOS ACROSS THE MIDSOUTH, USDA SAYS TORNADO ACTIVITY AS A WHOLE IN 2014 SO...
Ag Leadership Classes
Young farmers and other ag professionals are taking part in agricultural leadership classes across the state.
Tree-Mendous Trail
FIRST LADY CRISSY HASLAM INTRODUCES NEW TREE EDUCATION PROGRAM TO STUDENTS AT TENNESSEE RESIDENCE.
Switchgrass for fuel and forage
https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/NR-2014-04-SwitchgrassEvent.aspx
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces Additional USDA Actions to Combat Spread...
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2014/04/0066.xml&contentidonly=true
American Farm Bureau Tells Members to ‘Ditch’ EPA Water Rule
http://www.fb.org/index.php?action=newsroom.news&year=2014&file=nr0422.html
Tennessee’s Strawberry Crop Late, But Still Great, For Most of State
http://news.tn.gov/node/12317
State Introduces New Mobile App for Farms, Farmers Markets
http://news.tn.gov/node/12306
State Introduces New Mobile App for Farms, Farmers Markets
A "Pick Tennessee" mobile app is now available which can find and then map the way to locally grown farm products, farms and farmers...
PTP APP Ready for the Season
THE NEW PICK TN PRODUCTS MOBILE APP IS READY FOR DOWNLOAD FOR APPLE AND ANDROID DEVICES WITH THE HOPE OF GETTING BETTER CONNECTION FOR CONSUMERS...
Ditch the Rule
THE AMERICAN FARM BUREAU IS ASKING ITS MEMBERS TO SPEAK OUT AGAINST EPA’S PROPOSED RULE CHANGE WITH THE CLEAN WATER ACT.
Farmland the Movie
A NEW MOVIE IS ABOUT TO BE RELEASED MAY 1ST ACROSS THE COUNTRY CALLED FARMLAND. A GROUP OF TENNESSEE FARM LEADERS HAD THE CHANCE...
Earth Day is Every Day on the Farm
As we celebrate Earth Day, farmers across Tennessee may look at it a little differently.
A Century of Better Management
ITS HARD TO BELIEVE, BUT TN’S DIVISION OF FORESTRY IS 100 YEARS OLD. AND THE TENNESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY RECOGNIZED THAT FACT WITH A JOINT...
Gavel Falls for Last of 108th
STATE LAWMAKERS HAVE ONCE AGAIN CONCLUDED ANOTHER SESSION OF THE TENN. GENERAL ASSEMBLY. THIS WAS THE 108TH SESSION OF THE BODY WHICH, LIKE LAST...
Farmers Hopeful this is Last Spring Freeze
OLE MAN WINTER HANGING ON AT LEAST ONE MORE TIME, SOMETHING TENNESSEE FRUIT GROWERS HAVE COME TO EXPECT THIS TIME OF YEAR. BUT THAT DOESN’T...
Livestock Producers Hoping for Black Vulture Solution
CONGRESSMAN SCOTT DESJARLAIS, REPRESENTING TN’S 4TH IS TRYING TO HELP FARMERS GET SOLUTIONS TO STOPPING THE CONTINUING PROBLEM THAT BLACK VULTURES ARE CAUSING TO...
Impending Cold Snap, Freeze Risk May Threaten State’s Strawberry Crop, Fruit...
http://news.tn.gov/node/12271
Plenty of Eggs for Easter
The American Farm Bureau recently released its Semi-Annual Marketbasket Survey of retail prices on 16 food items. The informal survey, conducted by volunteers in...
UAV Privacy Bill Passes Senate
MEMBERS OF THE STATE LEGISLATURE ARE WRAPPING UP THEIR SCHEDULES AND PASSING THEIR FINAL BILLS OF THE 2ND SESSION OF THE 108TH TENN GENERAL...
Making the Best Better
UT PRESIDENT DR. JOE DIPIETRO ADDRESSES THE DELEGATES ATTENDING 4-H CONGRESS.
Friend of 4-H
BART KRISLE, CEO OF TENN. FARMERS CO-OP WAS SELECTED BY THE TENN. 4-H FOUNDATION AS THIS YEAR’S RECIPIENT OF THE FRIEND OF 4-H AWARD.
A New Red Tractor
A BRAND NEW CASE IH FARMALL TRACTOR WAS DELIVERED TO THE HATCHER DAIRY FARM IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY TO CHUCK YOEST AND JENNIFER HATCHER.
Protecting our Property
A historic piece of legislation that will stop forced annexation was approved by an overwhelming majority and is considered to be one of the...
Smaller Corn Crop, More Soybeans Forecast by USDA
http://www.fb.org/index.php?action=newsroom.news&year=2014&file=nr0331.html
New Leadership in Tennessee FFA
At the 86th Tennessee FFA Convention held recently in Gatlinburg, a new slate of State FFA Officers were elected for the coming year and...
2014 4-H Congress Officers Elected
Since its beginning in 1948, Congress has given more than 33,900 4-H'ers and volunteer leaders firsthand experience in state government. 4-H Congress is truly...
Geared for Success
Gov. Bill Haslam addressed the delegates of the Tennessee 4-H Congress at the State Capitol. Congress brings some 400 ninth to tenth graders and...
FFA Igniting Leadership Across the State
More than 3000 FFA members from across the state gathered in Gatlinburg recently at the 86th State FFA Convention and one of the highlights...
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...
UT Football Coach Energizes TN Young Leaders
UT football coach Butch Jones gave a leaderhip speech to more than 300 gathered for the annual Tennessee Young Leaders Conference in Franklin.
Young Leaders back in Franklin
Well over 300 young people are attending the Tennessee Young Leaders Conference in Franklin.
Celebrating the Blue & Gold
THIS WEEK ACROSS THE COUNTRY PEOPLE ARE TELLING WHY THEY ARE FFA PROUD AND THE TENNESSEE STATE FFA OFFICER TEAM IS TAKING THE OPPORTUNITY...
Farm Bureau Urges Timely Release of Disaster Aid
The 2014 farm bill includes disaster aid provisions for livestock forage, livestock indemnity and the tree assistance program, all of which have been expired...
Speakers announced for Tennessee Value-Added Beef Conference
https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/NR-2014-02-VABconferenceSpeakers.aspx
UT Institute of Agriculture animal scientist named top BQA educator
https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/NR-2014-02-LaneBQAaward.aspx
Technology, Data Privacy Concern Farmers and Ranchers
http://www.fb.org/index.php?action=newsroom.news&year=2014&file=nr0211.html
Junior Bulls now ready for the farm
https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/NR-2014-02-JRBullTest.aspx
Importing Labor or Food?
Farmers are hopeful Congress will pass Immigration Reform with an adequate guest worker program for agriculture.
Data Privacy Concerns Farmers
Farmers have used technology to improve their management practices and efficiency on the farm for years, but the agriculture industry is just now starting...
Beef Issues Similar Nationwide
Beef producers from around the country attended the NCBA convention in Nashville and issues are much the same as they are in Tennessee.
Statement by Lacy Upchurch, President, Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation on Senate...
February 4, 2014 - The Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation commends the U.S. Senate for passage today of the new five-year farm bill. While it's...
UAV’s Impact for Agriculture
Research is proving that Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles, (UAV’s), will have a major impact on the future of agriculture.
Back to Immigration Reform Push
Now that the Farm Bill is law, farmers will be urging Congress for Immigration Reform.
Farm Bill Becomes Law
The President has signed the Agricultural Act of 2014, making the Farm Bill law for the next five years.
Tennessee Cattlemen Share their Story
Tennessee’s cattle industry is one of the strongest in the nation and vital for the state’s economy.
Nation’s Cattlemen Take Over Opryland
More than 7000 cattlemen and industry leaders are in Nashville for the 116th National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Convention and Trade Show.
Farm Bill goes to President’s Desk
The U.S. Senate approved the Agricultural Act of 2014 (the Farm Bill) after more than two years of debate.
How High will Cattle Prices Go?
Cattle prices continue to rise, setting new records. Can this trend continue?
Irrigation Strategy
The 2014 West Tennessee Irrigation Conference gives farmers ideas and solutions to help with their irrigation strategies.
Extreme Cold Conditions for Livestock
FARMERS ACROSS TENNESSEE WITH LIVESTOCK HAVE NOT HAD A WINTER LIKE THIS ONE IN AT LEAST 20 YEARS, AND THEY’RE TAKING THOSE EXTRA STEPS...
Pets and the Cold Weather
Extra precautions are needed for pets during subfreezing temperatures.
TN Junior Market Hog Show
Middle TN State University’s Livestock Arena was recently host to some 426 hogs and more than 230 exhibitors at the Junior Market Hog Show,...
Deputy Ag Secretary Visits Tennessee
Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden met with farm leaders in Tennessee to discuss the need for Congress to pass a comprehensive Food, Farm and Jobs...
TN Poultry Producers Feeling Propane Shortage
Concerns over the propane shortage are mounting for poultry producers.
Stallman Optimistic for Better 2014
AFBF President Bob Stallman is hopeful for a better year for farmers and ranchers on policy matters.
New Member of Farm Bureau Women Leadership Committee
Gloria Larrance of Jefferson County was selected to represent District 5 on the TFBF state Women’s Leadership Committee.
Farm Bureau Sets Policy for 2014
The nation’s largest farm organization wrapped up its 95th Annual Convention in San Antonio by setting its policy positions for the year ahead. AFBF...
Williamson Co. Young Farmers Recognized
Chuck Yoest & Jennifer Hatcher of Williamson County named national runner-up in AFBF Excellence in Ag contest.
Farmers Still Hoping for Farm Bill
The top agriculture person in the Obama Cabinet continues to talk about the need for passage of the long-awaited farm bill.
Tenn. Young Farmers Shine Again
Brandon & Katherine Whitt of Rutherford Co. named AFBF Young Farmer Achievement winners.