Monthly Archives: September 2016
Waivers to FAA Drone Rule
A new rule for unmanned aerial system use includes waivers and exemptions.
Learning on the Job
Dr. Tim Cross is now the Interim Chancellor of the University of Tennessee’s Institute of Agriculture.
UT Ag Meritorious Service Awards
Julius Johnson and Lacy Upchurch were honored at UT’s Ag Day with the Meritorious Service Award.
Report Shows Need for Congressional Action on WOTUS
The American Farm Bureau Federation says a Senate report just released highlights the need for Congress to intervene regarding the Waters of the U.S. rule.
James Haskew Named 2016 Tennessee Farmer of the Year
On Fiery Gizzard Road near South Pittsburg, Tenn., James Haskew has built a successful farm where he grows corn, wheat, soybeans, hay and haylage.
Learning from the Source
Rep. Diane Black of Tennessee’s 6th Congressional District continues to make it a priority to meet with and listen to the farmers she represents...
Ag Lab Success
Students at Jere Whitson Elementary School in Cookeville are reaping the benefits of their Ag Lab.
Safety on the Farm
Its National Farm Safety and Health Week and Tennessee Commissioners of Agriculture and Health are reminding all Tennesseans that this time of year is...
2016 Tennessee Farm Bureau Presidents Conference
Take a look at some pictures from our Presidents Conference, held in Franklin, Tennessee.
Time to Push TPP
A top U.S. trade official says now is the time for farmers to press their lawmakers to pass the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement
Farm Safety: A Legacy to be Proud Of
This week we are celebrating National Farm Safety and Health Week, but even though this is the week we recognize it, safety is something...
Safety First on the Farm
National Farm Safety And Health Week is next week and it covers ways ag producers can protect their greatest legacies – their health and...
Celebrity Milking Contest
The Tennessee State Fair Celebrity Milking contest was held this week at the fair as the team of NewsChannel 5’s Cary Clark and State...
3000 Attend AITC Event
The Tenn. State Fair once again hosted what’s considered as the largest one-day event for a Farm Day for Ag in the Classroom.
Blue Ribbon Hams for FFA
The top two winning Country Hams were auctioned off for $4600 and $4400 respectfully during the Tennessee State Fair to benefit Tennessee FFA.
Grill-Off for Ag
Scott Couch and Stacy Case with FOX 17 TV in Nashville took home the “Champion of Champions” trophy at the Hamburger Grill-Off at the State...
A Tennessee Tradition
The excitement for the young and old is always evident at the state fair. And the tradition continues again as the fair opens the...
Corn Harvest in Full Swing
While the sun shines, Tennessee farmers have been taking full advantage of the dry conditions to harvest their corn crop.
Ag Land Tenure and Transition
Land tenure and transition issues grow as the number of senior producers increase and more new farmers wish to enter the business.
Unifying and Amplifying Ag’s Voice
American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall was recently in Tennessee to hear from farmers about the challenges they face.
A Safer Cookout
It’s almost criminal the number of food related illness cases that come from Labor Day weekend picnics and cookouts.
Tennessee Ag Tag Celebrates 20 Years On The Road
The Tennessee Ag Tag has cruised the road for 20 years now.
The tag with the little red barn arrived in September 1996 and became...
Let ’em Walk
The excitement is building in Shelbyville, TN as tomorrow night the 2016 Tennessee Walking Horse World Grand Champion will be named.
Secure and Reform
Immigration reform and securing the border has been a priority issue for farmers all across the country for some time, and perhaps no where...