Monthly Archives: May 2018

Finally Good Planting Weather

2018-05-01 01:00:33
Its been a long time coming but it looks as if the weather will cooperate for a while for Tennessee row crop farmers as...

Contact Lawmakers Now to Support the Farm Bill

2018-05-03 01:00:09
Now is the time to let legislators know how important the farm bill is to rural America.

Madison County Farmer Named Farmer of the Year

2018-05-04 01:00:56
36 year-old Johnny Verrell of Madison County has been named Tennessee’s Farmer of the Year by the UT Extension Service and he will represent...

Looking for New Markets

2018-05-07 07:57:31
Yes, trade disputes with China may hurt U.S. ag sales there, but there are many other potential markets to explore. Stephanie Ho has the...

A Dwindling Buzz

2018-05-08 01:00:54
Staggering loses have been reported by Tennessee beekeepers once again and this should concern everyone.

Farmers Need Certainty From Trade Talks

2018-05-09 01:00:24
Farmers and ranchers are looking for certainty in trade from talks on NAFTA and China. Micheal Clements has more.

Favorite Field Trip of the Year

2018-05-10 01:00:54
Learning all about farm life was the focus this week as more than 1100 elementary kids attended the annual Knox County Farm Day at...

FFA Plant Sales a Great Mother’s Day Gift Idea

2018-05-11 01:10:46
Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and a unique gift you may not have thought of will also help your local FFA chapter.

Working for His Farmers

2018-05-14 01:00:27
Tennessee 8th District Congressman David Kustoff says all American’s and especially members of Congress need to understand the important contributions of our farmers and...

Dairy Farmers Form New Co-op

2018-05-15 13:36:26
Recently several dairymen from southeastern states came together to form their own Appalachian Dairy Farmers Cooperative with Piedmont Milk sales to market their milk.

Billions Could Be Lost from China Soybean Tariff

2018-05-16 01:00:11
While Tennessee farmers are busy planting more than a million acres of soybeans across the state this spring, many are wondering what might happen...

No Farms, No Food, No Future

2018-05-17 08:11:43
A new report from the American Farmland Trust shows alarming numbers on how much land is taken out of farm production because of development.

Rural Innovation Conference

2018-05-18 15:16:16
Tennessee Tech University’s Center for Rural Innovation is hosting its first ever conference to really showcase what it can offer to the community and...

Farm Bill Voted Down, Not Out

2018-05-21 01:00:24
After multiple listening sessions and hearings across the country for the House Agriculture Committee, the full House voted down the Farm Bill.

Dairy Farmers Hear from Administrator

2018-05-22 01:00:33
Recently the Tennessee and Kentucky Farm Bureau’s hosted a meeting in Knoxville for USDA dairy officials and farmers to address some of the industry...

WOTUS Rule Still a Threat

2018-05-23 01:23:51
Even though WOTUS isn’t a hot topic right now, the threat isn’t gone, and action is still needed by many agricultural advocates to push...

Importance of House Ag Committee

2018-05-24 01:06:18
Many people may not realize what the United States House Agriculture committee impacts, but their reach is far beyond policy.

We Must Never Forget

2018-05-28 09:12:24
As we celebrate Memorial Day we must never forget those service men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.

Still Hope for a Farm Bill

2018-05-29 01:00:41
Farmers here in Tennessee and across the country are still hopeful Congress will consider and pass a Farm Bill.

From the Farm to the White House

2018-05-30 01:00:42
For the past year, Ray Starling has served President Donald Trump as his Special Assistant for Agriculture, Trade and Food Assistance at the White...

Celebrating and Promoting June Dairy Month

2018-05-31 01:00:58
One of the largest June Dairy Day events in the southeast was just held at Battle Mountain Farm in Williamson County where about 200...

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