Monthly Archives: September 2016

Secure and Reform

2016-09-01 01:00:15
Immigration reform and securing the border has been a priority issue for farmers all across the country for some time, and perhaps no where...

Let ’em Walk

2016-09-02 14:54:27
The excitement is building in Shelbyville, TN as tomorrow night the 2016 Tennessee Walking Horse World Grand Champion will be named.

A Safer Cookout

2016-09-05 09:19:46
It’s almost criminal the number of food related illness cases that come from Labor Day weekend picnics and cookouts.

Unifying and Amplifying Ag’s Voice

2016-09-06 09:23:09
American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall was recently in Tennessee to hear from farmers about the challenges they face.

Ag Land Tenure and Transition

2016-09-07 17:05:40
Land tenure and transition issues grow as the number of senior producers increase and more new farmers wish to enter the business.

Corn Harvest in Full Swing

2016-09-08 01:00:45
While the sun shines, Tennessee farmers have been taking full advantage of the dry conditions to harvest their corn crop.

A Tennessee Tradition

2016-09-09 14:17:09
The excitement for the young and old is always evident at the state fair.  And the tradition continues again as the fair opens the...

Grill-Off for Ag

2016-09-12 14:20:43
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...

Blue Ribbon Hams for FFA

2016-09-13 01:00:49
The top two winning Country Hams were auctioned off for $4600 and $4400 respectfully during the Tennessee State Fair to benefit Tennessee FFA.

3000 Attend AITC Event

2016-09-14 11:14:21
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.

Celebrity Milking Contest

2016-09-15 17:00:31
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...

Safety First on the Farm

2016-09-16 13:37:32
National Farm Safety And Health Week is next week and it covers ways ag producers can protect their greatest legacies – their health and...

Farm Safety: A Legacy to be Proud Of

2016-09-19 13:43:37
This week we are celebrating National Farm Safety and Health Week, but even though this is the week we recognize it, safety is something...

Time to Push TPP

2016-09-20 13:47:02
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

Safety on the Farm

2016-09-21 14:01:02
Its National Farm Safety and Health Week and Tennessee Commissioners of Agriculture and Health are reminding all Tennesseans that this time of year is...

Ag Lab Success

2016-09-22 16:19:22
Students at Jere Whitson Elementary School in Cookeville are reaping the benefits of their Ag Lab.

Learning from the Source

2016-09-23 01:00:28
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...

Report Shows Need for Congressional Action on WOTUS

2016-09-26 16:46:57
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.

UT Ag Meritorious Service Awards

2016-09-27 09:55:39
Julius Johnson and Lacy Upchurch were honored at UT’s Ag Day with the Meritorious Service Award.

Learning on the Job

2016-09-28 01:41:37
Dr. Tim Cross is now the Interim Chancellor of the University of Tennessee’s Institute of Agriculture.

Waivers to FAA Drone Rule

2016-09-29 15:00:39
A new rule for unmanned aerial system use includes waivers and exemptions.

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