Monthly Archives: August 2016
First-Hand Assessment of Crop Insurance
Farmers here in Tennessee and around the country are weighing in on the benefits of crop insurance.
No-till Shines Once Again
Curtis Halford, Chairman of the Tennessee House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, was one of the 2,000 attendees at the Milan No-Till Field Day....
Aligning the Herd
Cattle producers who are members of the Tennessee Beef Alliance just held their August sale and by all accounts, another success.
A Good Fruit Crop
University of Tennessee Extension Fruit Specialist, Dr. David Lockwood, says for most of Tennessee this year has been a better than average year for...
Immigration Reform Critical to Farmers
The “Reason for Reform” Campaign highlights agriculture’s need for immigration reform. American Farm Bureau’s Micheal Clements has the story.
National Farmers Market Week
As summer comes to a close for many, Tennessee farmers want everyone to know it’s actually the prime month of the growing season. That’s...
Brazilian Farmers Learning From Tenn. Farmers
While athletes from around the world are gathered in Rio for the Olympics, a few Brazilian farmers have been in West Tennessee visiting farmers...
Cover Crops
More and more experts are promoting the use of cover crops, but why are so few farmers using them?
Farmers Believe in GMO’s
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...
TFBF Presidents Conference
Senator Bob Corker among others highlight the 76th Annual Tennessee Farm Bureau Presidents Conference.
Trade’s Impact
Johnathan Cordone is USDA"s Under Secretary for Farm & Foreighn Relations and he recently updated Tenn. Farm Bureau leaders on the importance of global...
August Crop Production Report
USDA's August crop production report has a few surprises nationally, cotton rebounds in the Volunteer state.
Ag Students and UAV’s
The sky’s the limit for ag students learning about UAV’s at UT Martin.
Harvest Season is Here
West Tenn. row crop farmers are quickly turning their attention to the harvest season and first up is corn.
Plan Your Day Around the Farmers Almanac
Farmers Almanac editor Pete Geiger talks about the upcoming winter weather forecasty that the 200-Year-old publication is predicting for the Volunteer State.
Deep Space Farming
A university and private company are joining forces to help NASA solve a challenge of deep space travel – a fresh food supply.
Back at Home
Loudon County dairy Farmer Ryan Bright is feeling a lot better than he was six months ago. That’s when an early morning fire basically...
Dairy Farmers Seeking Assistance from USDA
The American Farm Bureau Federation is supporting a coalition of lawmakers seeking assistance for U.S. dairy farmers.
A Nemesis to Livestock Farmers and the Public
One of the biggest predators for Tennessee’s livestock industry is the black vulture.
Discovering the Forest is not just for Kids
The latest public service campaign to promote forest activity focuses on family adventures, both at National Forests and local parks.
Farm Organizations in Together
Farm Credit of Mid America CEO Bill Johnson recently spoke to Farm Bureau leaders gathered for their 76th Presidents Conference in Franklin and one...
USDA Promotes STEM Interest and Opportunity
A top USDA science official believes students need to know anything is possible with a science, tech, engineering or math career.
Chancellor Arrington Retires
Chancellor of the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Larry Arrington’s last day is today, August 31.