Monthly Archives: February 2015
Managing Cattle and Other Livestock During Extreme Cold Weather
https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/NR-2015-02-ColdWeatherLivestock.aspx
UT Junior Bull Test Sale Slated for March
https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/NR-2015-02-JrBullSale.aspx
Farmer Elected to Chair Fish and Wildlife Commission
FENTRESS COUNTY FARMER JIM BLEDSOE HAS BEEN SELECTED AS CHAIRMAN FOR THE TENN. FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION FOR 2015-16.
FUSION Conference
More than 1,300 American Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers members were registered to attend the inaugural Fusion Conference in Nashville this past weekend.
Preparing Homes for Extreme Cold
ANOTHER COLD BLAST OF ARTIC AIR IS ON THE WAY, AND HOMEOWNERS SHOULD BE PREPARING TO PROTECT THEIR PROPERTY AND REDUCE THE NEED FOR MORE...
Extreme Livestock Care
JUST LIKE THE REST OF US, TENN. LIVESTOCK FARMERS ARE BATTLING THE WINTER ELEMENTS, BUT THE DIFFERENCE IS THEY’RE TRYING TO CARE FOR THEIR...
Advancing Ag Tech Through UAV’s
The technology and cost of unmanned aerial vehicles means more farmers are using this equipment in precision agriculture pursuits.
EPA’s Water of the U.S. Rule Still Generating Controversy
At a Congressional hearing the Agriculture Secretary was repeatedly asked about a proposal that didn’t even come from his department.
Tips to Minimize Taxes
How can you minimize the amount you may pay on your income tax? Rod Bain reports.
Representing Rural Interest
TENNESSEE LAWMAKERS ARE BACK ON CAPITOL HILL FOR THE 109TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY. AND ONE OF THOSE NEW MEMBERS OF THE STATE SENATE IS PAUL...
Houston Elected Chair of Federation of Beef Councils
SWEETWATER’S JENNIFER HOUSTON WAS ELECTED AS FEDERATION CHAIRMAN DURING THE NATIONAL CATTLEMEN’S BEEF ASSOCIATION CONVENTION IN SAN ANTONIO
Farm Bill is One Year Old This Week
THE FARM BILL IS ONE YEAR OLD THIS WEEK AND THE AG DEPARTMENT IS WORKING TO MAKE SURE IT’S HELPING FARMERS AND ALL AMERICANS.
UAV Opportunities to Ag Flying Higher
UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES CONTINUE TO SPARK INTEREST IN THE AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY BECAUSE OF WHAT’S BELIEVED TO BE ONE OF THE BEST INDUSTRIES SUITED FOR THE TECHNOLOGY.
Beef Numbers Turning the Corner
There are finally at least some indications beef cattle producers are planning to expand the herd.
USDA Accepting Applications for Conservation Stewardship Program $100 million Expected to...
https://tnfarmbureau.org/csp
USDA Agriculture Census Shows Tennessee Growing Strong
https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/NR-2015-02-AgCensus.aspx
White Angus for Hotter Climates
VANDERBILT PROFESSOR DR. JAMES WEST HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY CONDUCTING RESEARCH ON HUMAN DISEASES, AND HE’S ALSO BEEN A PART OF A RESEARCH TEAM THAT’S...
Impact of Poultry to Tennessee Economy
TENN’S POULTRY INTEREST IS STRONG. FROM THE FAMILY FARM TO THE PRIMARY BREEDERS,THE ECONOMIC IMPACT IS STAGGERING.