Yearly Archives: 2016
Ag Lab for Kids
STUDENTS AT JERE WHITSON ELELMENTARY SCHOOL IN COOKEVILLE ARE IN FOR A GREAT EDUCATION AS THE GROUND HAS BROKEN ON A NEW EXTENDED LEARNING...
Earth Day Every Day for Farmers
TODAY WE CELEBRATE EARTH DAY, WHICH SERVES AS A CALL TO ACTION FOR THOSE AROUND THE WORLD TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTING OUR NATURAL...
The Way to Go
STATE REP. JAMIE JENKINS OF SOMMERVILLE HAS SERVED HIS TIME ADMIRABLY IN THE TENN. GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Corn Planting Takes Off
THE WEATHER MOST CORN PRODUCERS WERE WAITING ON IS FINALLY HERE. AND AS A RESULT CORN PLANTERS ARE MOVING THROUGH FIELDS RATHER QUICKLY
Ramsey Heads Home
WHEN THE GAVEL FALLS FOR THE LAST TIME THIS WEEK FOR THE 109TH TENN. GENERAL ASSEMBLY, LT GOV. RON RAMSEY WILL BE HEADED BACK...
Discussion Wins Case IH Tractor
28 YEAR OLD HUNTER GRILLS OF DYER COUNTY IS THE LATEST TN YOUNG FARMER TO PICK UP A NICE PRIZE FOR HIS EFFORTS IN...
New Leadership for TN FFA
RECENTLY AT THE TENNESSEE STATE FFA CONVENTION A NEW SLATE OF STATE OFFICERS WAS ELECTED WITH ALLISON PARKER ANNOUNCED AS STATE SENTINEL.
Young Farmer Gets His Tractors
MONTGOMERY COUNTY YOUNG FARMER JAY HEAD WAS HONORED IN 2015 AS THE STATE’S TOP YOUNG FARMER OF THE YEAR WITH THE TENN. FARM BUREAU’S...
Ag Science
WHEN GLYNDAR HASKIN WAS VISITING FARMS IN TENN RECENTLY, SHE HAD ONE OF THOSE “A-HA” MOMENTS WHEN IT CLICKED FOR HER THAT HER PRECONCIEVED...
Covering Up
TENNESSEE STRAWBERRY GROWERS ARE HOPEFUL FOR ANOTHER PROFITABLE PICKING SEASON, BUT FIRST THEY HAVE TO DEAL WITH A ROUND OF POTENTIAL FREEZING WEATHER THIS...
Corn Planting Intentions High for Now
THE USDA MARCH PLANTING INTENTIONS REPORT NUMBER FOR CORN ACREAGE WAS A SURPRISE TO MANY, BUT EXPERTS SAY THAT WILL LIKELY CHANGE.
Monsanto Grant Awarded to Willis
COFFEE COUNTY FARMER BOB WILLIS WAS RECENTLY AWARDED A MONSANTO AMERICA’S FARMERS GROW COMMUNITIES DONATION OF $2500 TOWARD HIS CHOICE OF A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION.
Enhancing the Dairy
SEVERAL TN DAIRY FARMERS ATTENDED THE PROFESSIONAL DAIRY PRODUCERS OF WISCONSIN ANNUAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE IN MADISON, WISCONSIN
New Program Promotes Farm Safety
THERE’S NO DOUBT FARMING IS ONE OF OUR COUNTRY’S MOST DANGEROUS INDUSTRIES AND THERE’S A NEW INTITATIVE THAT PROVIDES A ONE-STOP SOURCE FOR FARM...
Templeton Next Ag Commissioner
GOV. BILL HASLAM HAS NAMED JAI TEMPLETON AS SUCCESSOR TO JULIUS JOHNSON AS HIS NEXT COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE.
Star Farmer
RECENTLY AT THE TENNESSEE STATE FFA CONVENTION THEIR STATE STAR FARMER WAS ANNOUNCED.
The Science of Agriculture
20 SCIENCE ENGINEERING AND MATH COORDINATORS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY HAVE BEEN TOURING FARMS IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE THIS WEEK AS PART OF THE ON...
Spring Market Basket Down Slightly
SHOPPERS CAN EXPECT TO SPEND SLIGHTLY LESS ON A TYPICAL MARKET BASKET THIS SPRING.
New leadership in Tennessee youth organizations
Tennessee 4-H Congress and Tennessee State FFA Convention were held the week of March 21 and both organizations elected new state-wide leaders for the...
Ag Day on the Hill
FOR ONE DAY A YEAR, AT LEAST, AGRICULTURE IS IN THE SPOTLIGHT BEFORE STATE LAWMAKERS IN NASHVILLE.
2016 Ag Day on the Hill
View a photo gallery of 2016 Ag Day on the Hill.
4-H Officers Elected
DURING THE 69TH TN 4-H CONGRESS, THREE NEW OFFICERS WERE ELECTED TO PRESIDE OVER NEXT YEAR’S CONGRESS.
TN FFA Officers Installed
DURING THE 88TH TN FFA CONVENTION, EIGHT NEW STATE OFFICERS WERE INSTALLED TO LEAD THE ORGANIZATION.
Amplify the 88th TN FFA Convention
AMPLIFY IS THE CONVENTION THEME AT THE 88TH TN FFA CONVENTION WHERE MEMBERS ARE CELEBRATING THEIR YEAR IN THE BLUE JACKETS.
Ag Commissioner Announces Retirment
TENN. COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE JULIUS JOHNSON HAS ANNOUNCED HE WILL RETIRE AT THE END OF APRIL.
Haslam Announces Julius Johnson to Retire
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced Department of Agriculture Commissioner Julius Johnson will retire at the end of April.
Johnson has led the department since...
Sea of Blue
THOUSANDS OF TN FFA MEMBERS FROM JOHNSON COUNTY TO TIPTON COUNTY ARE IN GATLINBURG THIS WEEK FOR THEIR 88TH ANNUAL CONVENTION.
Statement by Tennessee Farm Bureau President Jeff Aiken on Lt. Gov....
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Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey has announced he will not seek re election after a 24 year career in the legislature. His agriculture roots and...
Survey for Big Data
THE AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION WANTS TO HEAR FARMERS’ THOUGHTS ON BIG DATA.
Identity Theft Form
If you think someone has stolen your identity, fill out this ID Theft Form – it allows us to immediately begin working on your behalf.
A Home run for Farm Day
1ST GRADERS FROM PUTNAM AND JACKSON COUNTIES GOT TO EXPERIENCE THE FARM, MOST FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, DURING THE ANNUAL FARM DAY EVENT...
National Ag Day
NATIONAL AG DAY HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF ADVOCATING FOR AGRICULTURE.
National Ag Day
TN COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE JULIUS JOHNSON SAYS AGRICULTRUE IS OUR NUMBER ONE INDUSTRY PROVIDING NEARLY $75 BILLION AND ACCOUNTS 13% OF THE STATE’S ECONOMY...
National Ag Week
THIS IS NATIONAL AGRICULTURE WEEK AND STATE LAWMAKERS ON CAPITOL HILL HEARD FROM FARM BUREAU LEADERS TO MAKE SURE THEY UNDERSTAND THE ISSUES THAT FARMERS AND...
Speaking Up for Ag
FARM LEADERS FROM ACROSS TN TRAVELED TO THE STATE CAPITOL THIS WEEK TO MEET WITH AND DISCUSS LEGISLATION BEING CONSIDERED BY LAWMAKERS.
Women in Ag Connecting with Consumers
WOMEN ON THE FARM PLAY A CRITICAL ROLE WHEN IT COMES TO CONNECTING WITH CONSUMERS AND ADVOCATING FOR AGRICULTURE.
Farm Leaders on Capitol Hill
FARM BUREAU LEADERS FROM ONE END OF THE STATE TO THE OTHER HAVE BEEN IN NASHVILLE THIS WEEK VISITING WITH THEIR LAWMAKERS ON ISSUES...
Farm Watch Program Expanding Across TN
TN SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION EXEC. DIRECTOR TERRY ASHE SAYS THE FARM WATCH PROGRAM THAT BEGAN IN DYER COUNTY IS AN IDEAL PROGRAM TO GO STATEWIDE.
Ag Interest at Rocky Top
UT PRESIDENT DR. JOE DIPIETRO WAS THE RECENT SPEAKER AT THE MAURY COUNTY FARM CITY BREAKFAST AND HE CONTINUES TO KEEP AG INTEREST AT...
Ag Star Program Creates Stronger Voice
SINCE 2002 MORE THAN 150 WEST TENNESSEANS INVOLVED IN THE AG COMMUNITY HAVE BENEFITED FROM WHAT’S KNOWN AS THE AG STAR PROGRAM.
TransPacific Partnership Will Boost Farm Income, Exports
A NEW ECONOMIC ANALYSIS BY THE AMERICAN FARM BUREAU SHOWS A MAJOR TRADE AGREEMENT NOW BEFORE CONGRESS WILL INCREASE FARM INCOME AND EXPORTS.
Senate Labeling Bill Would Benefit All
THE AMERICAN FARM BUREAU SAYS THE SENATE GMO LABELING BILL WOULD BENEFIT CONSUMERS AND AGRICULTURE.
Cooperative Leadership
THE FUTURE CONTINUES TO BE BRIGHT FOR AG AND RURAL TENNESSEE IF THE RECENTLY HELD TN YOUNG LEADERS CONFERENCE IS ANY INDICATION.
Tennessee Home and Farm
Tennessee Home & Farm is a quarterly magazine mailed to Tennessee Farm Bureau members as part of their member benefits. Find more stories, recipes...
Monsanto Searches for Next “Farm Mom of the Year”
They are warm and caring, yet tough as nails. They’re dedicated, nurturing, gritty, loving, hard-working and fun go-getters who go above and beyond to...
Livestock & Poultry Outlook
DR. STEVE MEYER GAVE FARM BUREAU LEADERS A LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY OUTLOOK LAST MONTH DURING THE AFBF CONVENTION.
Tennessee Farm Bureau News
If you do not already receive the Farm Bureau News AND you...
A Common Bond for Young Farmers
THIS PAST WEEKEND YOUNG FARMERS FROM ALL CROSS THE NATION GATHERED IN KANSAS CITY FOR THE ANNUAL NATIONAL YOUNG LEADERS CONFERENCE.
Regional Conservation Partnerships
A RECENT ANNOUNCEMENT DEMONSTRATES THE DIVERSE SUPPORT AND SCOPE OF USDA’S REGIONAL CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.
Counting on Young Voices
AFBF PRESIDENT ZIPPY DUVALL MET WITH YOUNG FARMERS & RANCHERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY GATHERED AT THEIR NATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE IN KANSAS CITY.
Miss America Knows Value of Farms
ITS NOT EVERYDAY FARMERS GET A SHOW OF SUPPORT FROM SOMEBODY LIKE MISS AMERICA. BUT BETTY CANTRELL CAN RELATE AND SHE’S SEEKING SUPPORT FROM...
Our President
Eric Mayberry is the ninth state president in the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation’s history serving more than 680,000 family members.
Our Board of Directors
Learn about the Tennessee Farm Bureau's Board of Directors.
Our Staff
See a listing of Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation staff members.
Leadership for Young Farmers
ABOUT 30 OF TENN’S YOUNG FARMERS HAVE JOINED OVER A THOUSAND OF THEIR COUNTERPARTS FROM 40 STATES FOR THE AMERICAN FARM BUREAU’S YOUNG FARMER...
UT Junior Bulls Now Ready for the Farm
https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/NR-2016-02-JrBullTestSale.aspx
A Passion for Ag
ROBERT ELLIOTT OF ROBERTSON COUNTY WAS RECENTLY ELECTED TO SERVE AS CHAIRMAN OF TN’S YOUNG FARMER AND RANCHERS’ STATE COMMITTEE.
Fuel Up to Play 60
THE TEAM EFFORT OF THOSE BEHIND A SCHOOL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION PROGRAM WAS ON DISPLAY AT SPORT’S BIGGEST STAGE.
A Passion for Beef
JENNIFER HOUSTON CONTINUES HER PASSION OF SERVING THE BEEF INDUSTRY. DURING THE NCBA NATIONAL CONVENTION SHE WAS ELECTED AS CHAIRMAN OF THE POLICY DIVISION.
Rep. DesJarlais has Confident Outlook for Ag
TENN. CONGRESSMAN IS CONFIDENT IN SERVING RURAL PEOPLE IN HIS ROLE ON THE HOUSE AG COMMITTEE.
Veterinary Feed Directive
LAWMAKERS GET UPDATE ON FDA’S NEW REGULATIONS ON THE VETERINARY FEED DIRECTIVE.
Super Food Day
WHETHER YOUR PULLING FOR THE BRONCOS OR THE PANTHERS ON SUNDAY, THERE’S NO DOUBT YOU WILL BE EATING, AND FOR SOME OF US A...
The Roads Less Traveled
TN AG COMMISSIONER JULIUS JOHNSON GAVE TESTIMONY TO THE SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE ON THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING OUR RURAL ROADS.
Farm Bureau Seeks Farmers Thoughts on Big Data
THE AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION WANTS TO HEAR FARMERS’ THOUGHTS ON BIG DATA.
Advocacy Conference on Farm Issues
MORE THAN 500 FARM BUREAU LEADERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY ARE TRAVELING TO THE NATION’S CAPITOL TO LEARN HOW TO BETTER ADVOCATE FOR AGRICULTURE....
Statement by Tennessee Farm Bureau President Jeff Aiken Regarding Governor Haslam’s...
“The Tennessee Farm Bureau is pleased that in his State of the State address, Gov. Bill Haslam continued to show support for Tennessee's farm...
Rural Focus
SENATE MAJORITY LEADER MARK NORRIS SAYS GOVERNOR BILL HASLAM WILL SPEND PART OF HIS STATE-OF-THE-STATE ADDRESS FOCUSING ON RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
New Garden Grants
NOT MUCH GROWING OUTSIDE THIS TIME OF YEAR, BUT COME THIS SPRING, TENN. ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS WILL HAVE ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO PLANT THEIR OWN...
Statement by Tennessee Farm Bureau President Jeff Aiken Regarding Governor Haslam’s...
The Tennessee Farm Bureau is pleased that in his State of the State address, Gov. Bill Haslam continued to show support for Tennessee's farm...
Senate Leader Looking to help Rural TN
STATE SENATE MAJORITY LEADER MARK NORRIS OF COLLIERVILLE IS IN HIS 16TH YEAR IN THE TN GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Keeping Pets Safe in Winter
WINTER IS FINALLY HERE, AND THAT CAN BE DANGEROUS FOR NOT ONLY US, BUT ALSO OUR PETS.
Farmer Feedback Needed on USDA Programs
A SURVEY BY THE AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION ASKS FARMERS TO SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES WITH 10 AG DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS.
Louisiana 2016 Trip
2016 TN Farm Bureau Summer Tour
New Orleans, Louisiana
July 11-15
Travel with Farm Bureau Members from across Tennessee via motor coach to Mississippi and Louisiana. The...
Great Green Fleet Deployed
THE AGRICULTURE AND NAVY SECRETARIES WITNESSED THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE FIRST FLEET OF NAVAL VESSELS USING BIOFUELS IN THEIR REGULAR OPERATIONS.
Cold Weather and Livestock Care
AFTER RECORD WARMTH, LIVESTOCK MAY NOT BE FULLY ADAPTED TO THE SUDDEN COLD AND MAY NEED EXTRA HELP.
GMO Labeling Debate
SHOULD ALL FOODS CARRY A LABEL TELLING US THEY HAVE GENETICALLY MODIFIED INGREDIENTS?
Avian Influenza Confirmed in Indiana
THERE HAS BEEN A CONFIRMED CASE OF H7N8 AVIAN INFLUENZA IN DUBOIS COUNTY, INDIANA AND TENNESSEE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE URGES TENNESSEE POULTRY FARMERS TO...
TN Entrepreneurs Win Peoples’ Choice Award
FARM SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGY OF WEST TN WINS FARM BUREAU’S PEOPLE CHOICE AWARD IN RURAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP CHALLENGE.
USDA to Discuss GMO Labeling
USDA TO BROKER TALKS ON GMO LABELING THIS WEEK.
Zippy Duvall Elected AFBF President
GEORGIA’S ZIPPY DUVALL BECOMES 12TH PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION.
TN Young Farmers Shine Again
TENNESSEE YOUNG FARMERS WERE VERY SUCCESSFUL IN NATIONAL COMPETITIONS AT THE AMERICAN FARM BUREAU CONVENTION.
AFBF Convention: The Future of Agriculture
THOUSANDS OF FARMERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY ARE GATHERED IN ORLANDO FOR THE AMERICAN FARM BUREAU’S 97TH CONVENTION.
What’s Ahead for Farmers in 2016
WHAT WILL THE NEW YEAR BRING FOR FARMERS IN THE FARM ECONOMY?
A Perfect Combination for Forages
WITH THE WARM AND WET FALL AND WARM START TO WINTER, FORAGE PRODUCERS ENJOY THE BENEFITS
Bob Stallman Appreciation Day
AG SECRETARY TOM VILSACK PROCLAIMS JANUARY 6 AS BOB STALLMAN APPRECIATION DAY AT USDA.
Ways to Save with a Farm Energy Audit
UTILIZING A FARM ENERGY AUDIT FOR YOUR BARN, SHOP OR CO-OP CAN HELP CREATE COST SAVINGS THROUGH MORE THAN JUST GREATER EFFICIENCY.
Farmers Markets Beat the Chill
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Join Agricultural Leaders at Tennessee Grain and Soybean Producers Conference
https://ag.tennessee.edu/news/Pages/NR-2016-01-GrainConference.aspx