Monthly Archives: July 2016

The Push for TPP

2016-07-01 12:45:25
USDA acting Deputy Secretary Michael Scuse met with farmers and other business leaders to discuss the administration’s position and the benefits of passage of...

Happy Fourth of July

2016-07-04 12:48:11
The American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual summer cookout survey finds popular food items remain priced near last year’s levels.

Ag at the Voting Polls

2016-07-05 12:50:20
As the upcoming election approaches, it’s time to be thinking about what candidate has agriculture best in mind. State Representative Sabi’ Kumar shares more...

Go FFA

2016-07-07 12:55:45
The Tennessee Go FFA program has been thriving for the past several years, allowing high school FFA members the chance to experience agriculture outside...

Economic Analysis for the Future

2016-07-08 12:59:19
Dr. Aaron Smith, Professor at the University of Tennessee shares about a study him and his students are completing for East Tennessee agriculture.

Commissioner Templeton Meets with Farmers

2016-07-11 08:48:50
Commissioner of Agriculture, Jai Templeton, recently met with farmers in East Tennessee to discuss agricultural issues facing the region.

Labeling Law on the Horizon

2016-07-12 08:00:29
What is the current status of a new labeling law for genetically engineered food products?

The Same but Different

2016-07-13 08:00:50
Farmers across Tennessee weighing in on how the rain has or has not hit their farms so far this season.  

It’s Cattle Show Time

2016-07-14 08:09:59
The Tennessee Junior Beef Expo is winding down after a successful week for many 4-H and FFA members.

A Family Affair

2016-07-15 08:11:16
On her last Junior Beef Expo, Loudon County’s Emily Ivey captured the prize that she’s worked so hard for, the Supreme Champion Heifer.

Miss America Visits a TN Farm

2016-07-18 08:00:59
Recently Miss America teamed up with the American Farm Bureau and their book First Peas to the Table.  

Leadership Training Camp

2016-07-19 08:11:38
State FFA President Makenzie Clark is one of the hosts of FFA camp this summer as she and her state officer team are leading...

Farmers Believe in GMOs

2016-07-20 08:12:42
As Tennessee farmers put their hopes on a good growing season for their crops like corn and soybeans, they’re hoping the rest of the...

A Passion for Farming

2016-07-21 08:07:36
Farming gets in your blood and there’s no better way to describe that passion for Tennessee Young Farmers & Ranchers.

Governors School for the Ag Sciences

2016-07-22 08:00:23
The Tennessee Governors School for the Agricultural Sciences has ended for the summer, but the students who attended were definitely challenged and changed.

Farmers Outreach

2016-07-25 08:23:26
Young Farmers gathered this past weekend for the Tennessee Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer Summer Conference in Columbia. They participated in a service project with...

Young Farmer Success

2016-07-26 08:18:47
Jay and Alice Ann Yeargin have been named the Tennessee Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Rancher Achievement award winners for 2016.

Representative Black Depends on Farmers

2016-07-27 08:23:10
Representative Diane Black, who represents the state’s 6th Congressional District, recently met with Farm Bureau Leaders in Lebanon to discuss the issues.

Rural Votes Count

2016-07-28 14:30:26
With the 2016 political season now ready to further escalate into the primary elections and then the general election, the American Farm Bureau has...

Representing Farmers in Washington

2016-07-29 14:41:48
Tennessee’s 3rd Congressional District stretches from Chattanooga to LaFollette, and Representative Chuck Fleischmann says its important for him to hear directly from farmers about...

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