Monthly Archives: May 2015
The Buffer Zone
THE TENN DIVISION OF FORESTRY AND OTHER AG ASSOCIATIONS ARE ENCOURAGING RURAL AND URBAN LANDOWNERS TO CONSIDER ESTABLISHING RIPARIAN BUFFER ZONES TO HELP PROTECT...
Canola Interest
TENNESSEE FARMERS ARE READY TO HARVEST CANOLA.
Public Notice by Tennessee Pork Producers Association and the National Pork...
The election of pork producer delegate candidates for the 2016 National Pork Producers (Pork Act) Delegate Body will take place at 1:30 p.m....
From the Garden to the Capitol
TYLER BROWN IS THE EXECUTIVE CHEF OF THE CAPITOL GRILLE AT THE FAMOUS HERMITAGE HOTEL IN DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE, AND HE’S COOKING UP PRODUCE AND...
Summer Grilling
THE MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY IS A REMINDER TO REMEMBER THOSE VETERANS WHO GAVE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE FOR OUR COUNTRY AND OF COURSE IT’S SYNONYMOUS...
The Best Field Trip of the Year
CLAIBORNE COUNTY 5TH GRADERS HAD THEIR BEST FIELD TRIP OF THE YEAR AT THE ANNUAL FARM CITY DAY. SPONSORED BY THE CLAIBORNE COUNTY FARM...
The Numbers of Agriculture
THE NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS SERVICE SURVEYS FARMERS ON A REGULAR BASIS TO GET A SNAPSHOT OF JUST WHAT IS AMERICAN AGRICULTURE. AND A NEW REPORT...
Tennessee Residence Kitchen & Cutting Garden Wins International Excellence Award
https://news.tn.gov/node/13921
Pick Tennessee Offers Chance to “Fill Your Grill” with Farm-Direct Meats
http://news.tn.gov/node/13901
Pick Tennessee Offers chance to “Fill Your Grill” with Farm-Direct Meats
Facebook users have the chance to win $200 worth of local meats from a nearby farm. A contest is being conducted by Pick Tennessee...
UT Institute of Agriculture Will Soon Have New 4-H Camp and...
It's a stunning tract of Tennessee property "“ 1,200 acres of woods, pastures, lakes and farmland "“ and soon it will host 4-H campers...
Tenn. Residence Garden Wins International Award
THE TENN. EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE KITCHEN AND CUTTING GARDEN HAS BEEN NAMED FIRST PLACE IN THIS YEAR’S INTERNATIONAL MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION SEARCH FOR EXCELLENCE RECOGNITION IN...
UAV Use in Ag
THE AGRICULTURAL USE OF UAV’S OR DRONES WILL DO MORE THAN JUST GATHER FARM DATA.
Rural Life Festival
THE HISTORIC RURAL LIFE FESTIVAL IS HELD AT THE ELLINGTON AGRCICULTURAL CENTER AND IS GEARED TOWARD STUDENTS 1ST THROUGH 5TH GRADE.
Future Ag Leaders Go All Out
NEW LEADERS WERE RECENTLY ELECTED TO SERVE THE TENNESSEE FFA FOR THE NEXT YEAR AND THEY HAVE SOME LOFTY GOALS TO ACCOMPLISH.
High Demand for Ag Grads
ONE OF THE BEST CAREERCHOICES FOR NEW COLLEGE GRADUATES IS THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY.
A Blend of Success
SINCE THE FIRST GRIND OF CORN IN NOVERMBER OF 2009, GREEN PLAINS RENEWABLE ENERGY IN OBION, TN HAS CONTINUED ITS PATH OF SUCCESS.
Taking What’s Given
TENNESSEE ROW CROP FARMERS HAVE MADE GREAT PROGRESS PLANTING THEIR CORN, COTTON AND SOYBEANS. BUT NOW THEY NEED SOME MOISTURE IN THE GROUND.
Important Crop Insurance Deadline Near for Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and...
http://www.rma.usda.gov/fields/ms_rso/2015/conservationcompliancescd.pdf
Better Late than Never
FRANKLIN COUNTY FARMER MIKE ROBINSON SAYS THE PAST TWO WEEKS WERE JUST WHAT HE’S NEEDED TO TRY AND CATCH UP WITH SPRING PLANTING.
Better Late than Never
FRANKLIN COUNTY FARMER MIKE ROBINSON SAYS THE PAST TWO WEEKS WERE JUST WHAT HE’S NEEDED TO TRY AND CATCH UP WITH SPRING PLANTING.
‘Get a Move on for GMOs’ Helps Farmers Stand Up for...
http://www.fb.org/index.php?action=newsroom.news_article&id=290
Women in Ag Survey Underscores Need for Leadership Skills
http://www.fb.org/index.php?action=newsroom.news_article&id=291
UT Institute of Agriculture Hosts Fruits of the Backyard Field Day
https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/NR-2015-04-MTRECfieldday.aspx
Women in Ag Speak Out
The American Farm Bureau recently released its Women in Ag Survey. All women in agriculture, not just Farm Bureau members, were invited to participate,...
New Tennessee 4-H Leader
FOR JUST ABOUT HIS ENTIRE PROFESSIONAL CAREER. DR. RICHARD CLARK HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN SOME ASPECT OF 4-H. AND NOW HE’S THE NEW LEADER...
‘Get a Move on for GMOs’ Helps Farmers Stand Up for...
GetaMoveOn.fb.org is Farm Bureau's just-launched advocacy website that gives farmers and ranchers a simple way to "Get a Move On" for GMOs. Through...
Rural Development for Rural Communities
TENN. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISISIONER RANDY BOYD IS BUSY TRAVELING THE STATE AND ELSEWHERE LOOKING TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO HELP MAKE...
Strawberry Season
NOTHING MUCH BETTER THAN A FRESH TENN. STRAWBERRY. AND NOW’S THE TIME TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE SEASON. AFTER MONTHS OF CARING FOR THE...
Safeguarding From Bird Flu
SINCE LAST DECEMBER, USDA HAS CONFIRMED SEVERAL CASES OF HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA H5 IN THE PACIFIC, CENTRAL AND MISSISSIPPI FLYWAYS.
Mother’s Day Farmers
PERHAPS NOTHING SAYS MOTHERS DAY MORE THAN THE GIFT OF FLOWERS. AND FFA STUDENTS ALL ACROSS TENN. MAYBE UNDERSTAND THAT MORE THESE DAYS, BECAUSE...
$145,000 Up for Grabs: Farm Bureau Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge
http://www.fb.org/index.php?action=newsroom.news_article&id=288
Farm Bureau Applauds Senate Move to Stop EPA Overreach
http://www.fb.org/index.php?action=newsroom.news_article&id=289
UT Institute of Agriculture Hosts Fruits of the Backyard Field Day
https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/NR-2015-04-MTRECfieldday.aspx
There’s Something for Everyone at Blooms Days 2015
https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/NR-2015-04-BloomsDays.aspx
$145,000 Up for Grabs: Farm Bureau Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge
The American Farm Bureau Federation today announced applications for the Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge will be accepted beginning June 1 through June 30. Entrepreneurs...