Monthly Archives: September 2018
Ag Labor Reform Ready for Action
Action on a bill that would ease the regulatory burden of agricultural labor is possible as Congress returns this week.
USDA Preparing to Assist Farmers
Tennessee state director of USDA's Farm Service Agency Dennis Beavers wants farmers to know the agency is prepared to begin distribution of the Market...
USDA Farm Income Forecast Confirms What Farmers Already Know
The new USDA forecast for 2018 farm income confirms and fills out the details of what many farmers already know. USDA’S Gary Crawford has...
25th Tennessee Soybean Festival
The 25th annual Tennessee Soybean Festival is underway in Martin, TN and what a festival it has become.
“The Heart of Tennessee”
The Tennessee State Fair, now in its 112th year at the current site, is up and running this week in Nashville with lots of...
Hamming it Up
The two top Blue Ribbon Country Hams at the Tennessee State Fair each were auctioned off for $5000 to benefit the Tennessee FFA Foundation.
Milking It for All Its Worth
At the Tennessee State Fair, lawmakers and Nashville news celebrities participated in the annual "celebrity milking contest."
Tennessee’s Largest Agricultural Classroom
More than 1300 students came to the Tennessee State Fair recently to the state's largest agricultural classroom.
Supporting Our Own
Several state and local officials gathered recently on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University as MTSU's Creamery was the first processor in the...
Harvest Takes Off
In this last week of Summer, farmers all across the state are in full harvest mode with good yields anticipated.
Farm Bureau Urges Timely Passage of Farm Bill
The American Farm Bureau Federation says farmers need an on-time farm bill.
Farm Safety Getting More Attention
This week the President has proclaimed National Farm Safety and Health Week.
Growing Food and Growing People
Cul2vate has been going strong since 2016 at Ellington Agricultural Center.
A Big Blow to Ag from Florence
Last week's path of historic Hurricane Florence has left farmers in North and South Carolina devastated.
The Ride of a Lifetime
Shelbyville's Jimmy McConnell rode Gen A'Mighty to the World Grand Championship at the Tennessee Walking Horse's 80th annual Celebration held earlier this month.
Blessed to Serve
University of Tennessee President Dr. Joe DiPietro speaking at Milan No Till Field day about his job of overseeing the statewide university system.
County Impact on Agriculture
A recent study by the University of Tennessee reveals the economic impact of agriculture in each of Tennessee's 95 counties.
Dry Time Needed
Tennessee cotton farmers, now ready for harvest, are hopeful the dry times are coming because for the past few days, its been anything but...
Shooting Hunger
Members of the statewide ag community came together for the 4th Annual Shooting Hunger sporting clays event to benefit 2nd Harvest Food Bank of...