Monthly Archives: January 2015
Looking Ahead to 2015
Let’s take a moment to look ahead and see what 2015 may have in store for agriculture across our state.
Why Soil Health Impacts Our Lives
The health of our soil is instrumental in so many facets of our lives. USDA’s Rod Bain has the story.
Straight From the Source
OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS, CONSUMER BUYING DEMAND HAS BEEN REALLY CHANGING. MORE AND MORE FOLKS ARE LOOKING DIRECTLY TO FARMERS FOR ALL KINDS...
Cold to the Bone
A COLD ARTIC BLAST IS BLANKETING MUCH OF THE COUNTRY OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS AND KEVIN THOMPSON, DIRECTOR OF THE MIDDLE TN RESEARCH...
Farm Bureau Members Ready for 2015 Convention
THE SLATE IS SET FOR THE 2015 AMERICAN FARM BUREAU CONVENTION AND IDEAg TRADE SHOW.
AFBF 2015 Convention
FOR NEARLY A CENTURY NOW, FARMERS AND RANCHERS FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES HAVE GATHERED TOGETHER TO CONDUCT THE BUISNESS OF THE NATION’S LARGEST...
Top Dollar for Top Bulls
ONE OF THE BEST SALES EVER FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE’S SR BULL TEST SALE AS 65 BULLS WERE SOLD AT AUCTION AT THE...
New Ag Leadership for Tenn. Tech
TN TECH UNIVERSITY HAS A NEW DIRECTOR OFTHE SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN ECOLOGY.
A 96-YEAR TRADITION
FARM BUREAU MEMBERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY ARE IN SAN DIEGO ENJOYING THE AMERICAN FARM BUREAU CONVENTION.
TN Young Farmers Win Big
TN YOUNG FARMERS AND RANCHERS BRING HOME 3 CASE IH TRACTORS FROM AFBF CONVENTION.
Dr. Temple Grandin Receives Distinguished Service Award
DR. TEMPLE GRANDIN RECEIVED THE AMERICAN FARM BUREAU’S DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO AGRICUTLURE AWARD.
Jack Hanna’s Animal Adventure
TN NATIVE JACK HANNA CONTINUES TO ENTERTAIN AUDIENCES OF ALL KINDS WITH HIS PASSION FOR ANIMALS
Jack Hanna’s Animal Adventure (PT.2)
JACK HANNA TALKS ABOUT HOW IMPORTANT A ROLE OUR DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS PLAY IN THE AG INDUSTRY.
A Special Time for Beef
NATIONAL CATTLEMEN’S BEEF ASSOCIATION’S CEO FORREST ROBERTS WAS IN TENNESSEE RECENTLY FOR THE TN CATTLEMENS ASSOCIATION CONVENTION AND HE LIKE SO MANY OTHERS IS...
Demand Strong for Beef
JENNIFER HOUSTON OF SWEETWATER TENNESSEE IS THE NATIONAL CATTLEMEN’S BEEF ASSOCIATION DIVISION VICE CHAIR.AND SHE DISCUSSES THE STRONG DEMAND FOR BEEF.
Jr Hogs Set Records
THERE WERE RECORD NUMBERS AT THIS YEAR’S STATE JR. MARKET HOG SHOW IN MURFREESBORO.
New Conservation Effort
USDA SAYS PROJECTS UNDER A NEW USDA PROGRAM MARKS THE BEGINNING OF A NEW ERA IN CONSERVATION EFFORTS.
CHAMPION TENNESSEE COUNTY FAIRS
53 TENNESSEE COUNTY FAIRS WERE RECOGNIZED DURING THE TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION OF FAIRS ANNUAL MEETING.
Walmart’s Commitment to Fresh Produce
WALMART IS ON TRACK TO REACH ITS GOAL OF DOUBLING THE AMOUNT OF FRESH PRODUCE IT BUYS FROM LOCAL FARMERS BY THE END OF...
Preventing Mold and Mildew
Mold and mildew can pose all sorts of problems in your home, even this time of year. Rod Bain learns prevention tips from an expert.