Yearly Archives: 2014

Ag Issues for 2014

2014-01-07 04:23:00
What will be the big issues for U.S. agriculture in the year ahead?

Winter Storms, Power Outages

2014-01-07 04:29:00
Winter storms have already killed power to hundreds of thousands of people. Gary Crawford has a report on how to save your food during...

Extra Care for Livestock During the Deep Freeze

2014-01-07 04:31:00
TENN. LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS HAVE BEEN BATTLING THESE BITTER COLD TEMPERATURES IN TRYING TO PROTECT THEIR CATTLE.  

A Farm Bill Needed This Month

2014-01-08 11:17:00
A lot of eyes are on Congress with the hopes of the House and Senate agreeing on and passing a new five year farm...

A Gift to Talk

2014-01-08 11:19:00
MICHAEL SHIRLEY OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY WILL GET THE CHANCE TO SHOW OFF HIS SKILLS NEXT WEEK IN SAN ANTONIO AS HE WILL REPRESENT TENN...

AFBF Convention

2014-01-17 06:16:00
Farm Bureau leaders hear from TV and Football stars at AFBF convention

Tenn. Young Farmers Shine Again

2014-01-17 06:18:00
Brandon & Katherine Whitt of Rutherford Co. named AFBF Young Farmer Achievement winners.

Farmers Still Hoping for Farm Bill

2014-01-17 06:20:00
The top agriculture person in the Obama Cabinet continues to talk about the need for passage of the long-awaited farm bill.

Williamson Co. Young Farmers Recognized

2014-01-17 06:23:00
Chuck Yoest & Jennifer Hatcher of Williamson County named national runner-up in AFBF Excellence in Ag contest.

Farm Bureau Sets Policy for 2014

2014-01-24 07:43:00
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...

New Member of Farm Bureau Women Leadership Committee

2014-01-24 07:48:00
Gloria Larrance of Jefferson County was selected to represent District 5 on the TFBF state Women’s Leadership Committee.

Stallman Optimistic for Better 2014

2014-01-24 07:50:00
AFBF President Bob Stallman is hopeful for a better year for farmers and ranchers on policy matters.

Deputy Ag Secretary Visits Tennessee

2014-01-24 07:55:00
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 Junior Market Hog Show

2014-01-26 12:00:00
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,...

Pets and the Cold Weather

2014-02-07 01:58:00
Extra precautions are needed for pets during subfreezing temperatures.

Extreme Cold Conditions for Livestock

2014-02-07 02:02:00
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...

Irrigation Strategy

2014-02-07 02:06:00
The 2014 West Tennessee Irrigation Conference gives farmers ideas and solutions to help with their irrigation strategies.

How High will Cattle Prices Go?

2014-02-07 02:07:00
Cattle prices continue to rise, setting new records. Can this trend continue? 

Farm Bill goes to President’s Desk

2014-02-07 02:09:00
The U.S. Senate approved the Agricultural Act of 2014 (the Farm Bill) after more than two years of debate.

Nation’s Cattlemen Take Over Opryland

2014-02-07 02:12:00
More than 7000 cattlemen and industry leaders are in Nashville for the 116th National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Convention and Trade Show.

Tennessee Cattlemen Share their Story

2014-02-07 02:13:00
Tennessee’s cattle industry is one of the strongest in the nation and vital for the state’s economy.

Farm Bill Becomes Law

2014-02-12 02:38:00
The President has signed the Agricultural Act of 2014, making the Farm Bill law for the next five years.

Back to Immigration Reform Push

2014-02-12 02:39:00
Now that the Farm Bill is law, farmers will be urging Congress for Immigration Reform.

UAV’s Impact for Agriculture

2014-02-12 02:44:00
Research is proving that Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles, (UAV’s), will have a major impact on the future of agriculture.

Beef Issues Similar Nationwide

2014-02-18 02:58:00
Beef producers from around the country attended the NCBA convention in Nashville and issues are much the same as they are in Tennessee.

Data Privacy Concerns Farmers

2014-02-18 03:01:00
Farmers have used technology to improve their management practices and efficiency on the farm for years, but the agriculture industry is just now starting...

Importing Labor or Food?

2014-02-18 03:05:00
Farmers are hopeful Congress will pass Immigration Reform with an adequate guest worker program for agriculture.

Farm Bureau Urges Timely Release of Disaster Aid

2014-02-24 10:37:00
The 2014 farm bill includes disaster aid provisions for livestock forage, livestock indemnity and the tree assistance program, all of which have been expired...

Celebrating the Blue & Gold

2014-02-24 10:40:00
THIS WEEK ACROSS THE COUNTRY PEOPLE ARE TELLING WHY THEY ARE FFA PROUD AND THE TENNESSEE STATE FFA OFFICER TEAM IS TAKING THE OPPORTUNITY...

Young Leaders back in Franklin

2014-02-24 10:42:00
Well over 300 young people are attending the Tennessee Young Leaders Conference in Franklin.

UT Football Coach Energizes TN Young Leaders

2014-02-24 10:45:00
UT football coach Butch Jones gave a leaderhip speech to more than 300 gathered for the annual Tennessee Young Leaders Conference in Franklin.

The Drive Feed the World

2014-03-07 09:11:00
THE CHEW ON THIS TOUR FROM NUTRABLEND SHARES WITH AUDIENCES AT UNIVERSITIES, FAIRS OR CIVIC EVENTS ABOUT THE INCREASING POPULATION AND THE NEED FOR...

2012 Census of Agriculture

2014-03-07 09:13:00
The Agriculture Department’s National Agricultural Statistics Service has released its preliminary results from the 2012 Census of Agriculture.

Food Costs Higher

2014-03-07 09:14:00
. WE WILL SPEND MORE ON FOOD THIS YEAR, BUT HOW MUCH MORE IS STILL UNCERTAIN. USDA’S GARY CRAWFORD REPORTS.

The Sky’s the Limit

2014-03-07 09:19:00
SIGNIFICANT RESEARCH WITH AGRICULTURAL APPLICATIONS FOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICHLES IS OCCURRING IN SAVANNAH, TN.

Chick Days are Here

2014-03-07 09:21:00
TRACTOR SUPPLY VICE PRESIDENT OF MERCHANDISE MARC JOHNSON TALKING ABOUT THE MUCH ANTICIPATED  CHICK DAYS NOW BEING FEATURED IN THEIR STORES.  

Prized Truck

2014-03-07 09:23:00
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....

Breakfast with the Bureau

2014-03-07 09:25:00
Farm Bureau leaders from across Tennessee hosted lawmakers for a breakfast meeting on Capitol Hill.

Ag Leadership Classes

2014-03-14 06:54:00
Young farmers and other ag professionals are taking part in agricultural leadership classes across the state.

Up to Speed on the Farm Bill

2014-03-14 06:55:00
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...

FFA Foundation Names New Director

2014-03-14 06:57:00
A FORMER TENNESSEE STATE FFA PRESIDENT AND NATIONAL FFA VICE PRESIDENT WAS RECENTLY ANNOUNCED AS THE NEW FFA FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.

Forestry Day on the Hill

2014-03-14 07:01:00
THE TENN. FORESTRY ASSOCIATION HELD THEIR ANNUAL FORESTRY DAY ON THE HILL IN NASHVILLE TO INFORM LAWMAKERS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF OUR FOREST INDUSTRY.

Tenn. Soybean Farmer Honored

2014-03-19 05:02:00
David Womack of Bedford County was given the Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Soybean Association.

Tenn. FFA Convention Preview

2014-03-19 05:04:00
TENNESSEE STATE FFA OFFICERS ARE IN FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR THE 86TH CONVENTION WHERE THEY IGNITE THE PASSIONS OF THE MEMBERS AND GUESTS IN ATTENDANCE.

Spring Fever

2014-03-19 05:09:00
TENNESSEE ROW CROP FARMERS ARE WAITING ON MOTHER NATURE TO GIVE THE GREEN LIGHT FOR SPRING PLANTING.

Choosing the right Farm Bill Support Program

2014-03-26 05:42:00
WITH SPRING PLANTING READY TO GET UNDER WAY, FARMERS HERE IN TENN AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY HAVE a choice of two major risk management...

Media Omelet Cook-Off for Ag

2014-03-26 05:44:00
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...

Supporting Ag in Urban Area

2014-03-26 05:47:00
AN URBAN LAWMAKER MAKES SURE TO SUPPORT HIS RURAL CONSTITUENCY.  

Tenn. FFA 86th Convention

2014-03-28 10:07:00
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE TENNESSEE FFA CONVENTION. NEW STATE OFFICERS NAMED.

Ag Day on the Hill

2014-03-28 10:08:00
TENN. LAWMAKERS CELEBRATED AG DAY ON THE HILL AT THE STATE CAPITOL WITH A MILKING CONTEST TO SEE WHO HAS THE MOST “PULL.”  

Checking your Trees and Shrubs for Winter Damage or Worse

2014-03-30 14:00:00
As we finally pull through this severe winter, it’s time to see if our yard plants pulled through.

Protecting our Soil

2014-03-31 14:00:00
West Tennessee row crop farmers are busy getting ready to plant this year’s corn crops.

FFA Igniting Leadership Across the State

2014-04-01 14:00:00
More than 3000 FFA members from across the state gathered in Gatlinburg recently at the 86th State FFA Convention and one of the highlights...

Geared for Success

2014-04-02 14:00:00
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...

New Leadership in Tennessee FFA

2014-04-03 14:00:00
At the 86th Tennessee FFA Convention held recently in Gatlinburg, a new slate of State FFA Officers were elected for the coming year and...

Protecting our Property

2014-04-06 14:00:00
A historic piece of legislation that will stop forced annexation was approved by an overwhelming majority and is considered to be one of the...

A New Red Tractor

2014-04-08 11:22:00
A BRAND NEW CASE IH FARMALL TRACTOR WAS DELIVERED TO THE HATCHER DAIRY FARM IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY TO CHUCK YOEST AND JENNIFER HATCHER.

Friend of 4-H

2014-04-08 11:24:00
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.

Making the Best Better

2014-04-14 03:36:00
UT PRESIDENT DR. JOE DIPIETRO ADDRESSES THE DELEGATES ATTENDING 4-H CONGRESS.

UAV Privacy Bill Passes Senate

2014-04-14 03:38:00
MEMBERS OF THE STATE LEGISLATURE ARE WRAPPING UP THEIR SCHEDULES AND PASSING THEIR FINAL BILLS OF THE 2ND SESSION OF THE 108TH TENN GENERAL...

Plenty of Eggs for Easter

2014-04-14 03:40:00
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...

Livestock Producers Hoping for Black Vulture Solution

2014-04-17 03:11:00
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...

Farmers Hopeful this is Last Spring Freeze

2014-04-17 03:13:00
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...

Gavel Falls for Last of 108th

2014-04-21 11:39:00
STATE LAWMAKERS HAVE ONCE AGAIN CONCLUDED ANOTHER SESSION OF THE TENN. GENERAL ASSEMBLY.  THIS WAS THE 108TH SESSION OF THE BODY WHICH, LIKE LAST...

A Century of Better Management

2014-04-21 11:40:00
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...

Earth Day is Every Day on the Farm

2014-04-21 11:41:00
As we celebrate Earth Day, farmers across Tennessee may look at it a little differently.

Farmland the Movie

2014-04-24 03:20:00
A NEW MOVIE IS ABOUT TO BE RELEASED MAY 1ST ACROSS THE COUNTRY CALLED FARMLAND.  A GROUP OF TENNESSEE FARM LEADERS HAD THE CHANCE...

Ditch the Rule

2014-04-24 03:22:00
THE AMERICAN FARM BUREAU IS ASKING ITS MEMBERS TO SPEAK OUT AGAINST EPA’S PROPOSED RULE CHANGE WITH THE CLEAN WATER ACT.  

PTP APP Ready for the Season

2014-04-24 11:10:00
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...

Tree-Mendous Trail

2014-05-02 04:53:00
FIRST LADY CRISSY HASLAM INTRODUCES NEW TREE EDUCATION PROGRAM TO STUDENTS AT TENNESSEE RESIDENCE.

Ag Leadership Classes

2014-05-02 04:58:00
Young farmers and other ag professionals are taking part in agricultural leadership classes across the state.

Tornado Season

2014-05-02 05:01:00
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

2014-05-02 05:02:00
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...

Quiet Tornado Season Turns Active

2014-05-02 06:10:00
EVEN THOUGH THIS WEEK WE HAVE HAD AN OUTBREAK OF TORNADOS ACROSS THE MIDSOUTH, USDA SAYS TORNADO ACTIVITY AS A WHOLE IN 2014 SO...

GMO Answers

2014-05-02 06:12:00
GMO Answers, an initiative committed to creating conversations about GMOs and answering consumer questions, conducted a national survey identifying top questions about GMOs. 

Yes on 2

2014-05-08 11:12:00
Gov. Haslam, Former Gov. Bredesen launch campaign to encourage voters to “Vote Yes on 2” to amend the state constitution on judiciary selection.

Spring Check-up for AC

2014-05-08 11:14:00
Your home air conditioning unit may need a little work before it starts its summer job.

Black Vulture problems for Livestock

2014-05-08 11:15:00
Black vultures continue threating livestock across the state and Rep. DesJarlais looking for solutions.

Yes on 2

2014-05-08 11:18:00
Gov. Haslam and former Gov. Bredesen have launched a campaign to encourage voters to vote “Yes on 2,” for how the state selects appellate...

The Buzz Around

2014-05-08 11:23:00
THE SOUND AND SIGHTS MANY OF YOU ACROSS THE STATE ARE SEEING NEAR YOUR HOMES, BARNS OR GARAGES ARE CARPENTER BEES.  

Hay Calculator

2014-05-08 11:24:00
The “Hay Calculator” DEVELOPED BY UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE EXTENSION EMPLOYEES can help producers calculate the quantity of hay necessary to feed cattle over a certain...

Farmers’ Market Season

2014-05-14 06:07:00
ALWAYS THIS TIME OF YEAR, WHEN WE HOPE SPRING IS HERE FOR GOOD, THOSE DOORS TO THE LOCAL FARMERS’ MARKET OPEN FOR THE SEASON.  

Final Release of 2012 Census of Ag

2014-05-14 06:08:00
If you have questions about agriculture, the 2012 Census of Agriculture now has answers. 

Planting Back on Schedule

2014-05-14 06:10:00
AFTER A SLUGGISH START TO CORN PLANTING, MANY TN FARMERS HAVE FINISHED UP THEIR PLANTING THIS SPRING AS ATTENTION SHIFTS TO COTTON & SOYBEANS.

Farmers Hopeful to Ditch EPA’s Proposed Rule

2014-05-16 11:31:00
Farmers and ranchers across the country are sending a message to Washington to ‘Ditch the Rule’ about the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed Waters of the...

Secure Milk Supply Plan

2014-05-16 11:35:00
A FIELD DAY DEMONSTRATION AT MTSU’S DAIRY FARM SHOWED WHAT FARMERS WOULD DO IN THE EVENT OF A HOOF AND MOUTH DISEASE OUTBREAK TO KEEP MILK SAFE.

Bee Inventory

2014-05-21 04:00:00
USDA SAYS BEE LOSS OVER THE PAST WINTER WASN’T AS BAD AS PREVIOUS YEARS, BUT NOT SO IN TENNESSEE.

Hay Weather

2014-05-21 04:01:00
HAY WEATHER IS FINALLY HERE AS FARMERS LOOK TO MAKE THE MOST OUT OF THEIR FIRST CUTTING.

Low Cattle Numbers, High Beef Prices

2014-05-21 04:03:00
We could see extremely high cattle and beef prices become the new normal, at least for the next couple of years.

PTP APP For Farm Fresh

2014-05-27 03:35:00
The Tenn. Dept. of Agriculture has a new Pick TN Products App ready for download.

Setting Time

2014-05-27 03:37:00
Tobacco farmers are about half way through setting this year’s crop.

Grilling It Right

2014-05-27 03:40:00
Grill season is here and making sure those meats are cooked to the proper temperature is really important.

Cheeseburger Up

2014-05-27 03:42:00
THE COST OF ONE OF THE MAIN FOOD ITEMS ON THIS SUMMER’S GRILL IS NOT WHAT IT USED TO BE.  

4-H Ambassador Tour

2014-05-28 06:48:00
STATE 4-H COUNCIL PRESIDENT ALEX CROCKETT OF FENTRESS COUNTY IS ONE OF THE MANY SUCCESS STORIES COMING FROM THIS IMPORTANT YOUTH ORGANIZATION.  

USDA Planting Report Surprise

2014-07-01 14:00:00
A USDA report shows growers of one particular commodity have planted far more acres to it than most people expected.

Generations of Farming

2014-07-02 14:00:00
Lawrence County farmer Jason Robbins hopes his three sons take over the family farm.

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