Monthly Archives: January 2019
Putting the Farm Bill to Work
Tennessee and American farmers were pleased that Congress approved a new Farm Bill just before Christmas, but a lot of time lost on the...
Future of the Tennessee State Fair
The Tennessee State Fair Association has filed a lawsuit to stop construction of a Major League Soccer stadium on the current fairgrounds site.
Seeking Rural Prosperity
Gov. Bill Lee, just over a week into office, has held true on his emphasis that he wants to place on helping rural Tennessee.
UTIA Provides Insight in Economic Report to Governor
Despite a year wrought with international trade conflicts, research from the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture indicates overall strength in the state’s...
Committed to Serving Beef
From the ground up, Jennifer Houston has been a passionate promoter of beef. And she's ready to become the next president of the nation's...
Serving the 7th for Country
One of Tennessee's newest members of Congress is Dr. Mark Green. He's in the House of Representatives for his first term representing the state's...
FSA Offices Opening Back Up
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has announced that all Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices nationwide will reopen this week to provide additional administrative services to...
Earning Consumer Trust for our Food
The tireless work our farmers do on a daily basis in producing our food is not enough to maintain consumer trust in our overall...
Reaching for the Finish Line
America's farmers and ranchers are making a pledge to support a new campaign for clean water, clear rules.
Directing the Unified Voice
Dale Moore is the current Executive Vice President for the American Farm Bureau Federation.
Dicamba Stewardship Training in Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Before Tennessee applicators can apply low-volatile versions of dicamba herbicide in 2019, they must first attend an approved dicamba-specific training.
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The Value of Farm Bureau
Neil Delk, Maury County Farm Bureau President attended the 100th annual American Farm Bureau Convention and said he learned even more about the purpose...
Tennessee Shines During 100th American Farm Bureau Convention
January 15, 2019 – New Orleans, LA – More than 7,000 farmers from across the country attended the 100th American Farm Bureau Convention held...
Grassroot Efforts Leading the Way
The last action to happen at the 100th annual gathering of the American Farm Bureau is the Annual Delegate Meeting, where policy for the...
President Addresses Farm Bureau Leaders
For the second straight year, President Donald Trump addressed Farm Bureau leaders, this time at their centennial celebration in New Orleans
A Centennial Celebration for Farm Bureau
Tennessee Farm Bureau President Jeff Aiken and farmers from Tennessee and all around the country are in New Orleans for the American Farm Bureau's...
Discussing Her Way to the Top
Tennessee's national competitor in the Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet is Laura Vaught, a lawyer with agricultural ties in Rutherford County.
Celebrating a Century at Farm Bureau
The nation's largest general farm organization is set to hold its annual meeting in New Orleans this weekend as the American Farm Bureau celebrates...
The 111th Now in Session
Franklin Republican Glen Casada was easily elected as the new Speaker of the House on the opening day of the 111th Tennessee General Assembly.
A New Voice for Farmers
Tennessee's Marsha Blackburn is back in Washington but this time on a different side of the Capitol.
Government Shutdown Causing Ag Concerns
The partial government shutdown is a growing concern for farmers and rural communities across Tennessee because they depend on many federal programs.
The 116th Off and Running
A new Congress is up and running in our nation's capitol and three new members of Tennessee's delegation were sworn in to serve, including...
Tennessee Farm Bureau Recognized for Membership Growth
During the December American Farm Bureau Federation Resolutions Meeting in Washington, D.C., Tennessee Farm Bureau President Aiken was recognized for TN Farm Bureau's membership...
Our Farms are Our Future
There's a reason the state seal of Tennessee has agriculture prominently displayed.
Hopeful for a Stronger Year on the Farm
As we kick off a brand new year, farmers across Tennessee always remain optimistic for a better year than the last.