Monthly Archives: February 2019
Tennessee Department of Agriculture Responds to Flood Damage
Following the rains and flooding that led to a State of Emergency in Tennessee, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is coordinating with partners...
Ringing the Bell for Ag
Governor Bill Lee addressed more than 600 farm leaders yesterday in Nashville as he attended the Farm Bureau's Bell Ringer Country Dinner.
Trying to Stay on Dry Ground
The recent floods forced cattle producers in boats to round up their animals.
Flooding Across the State
Roads and schools are closed and events have been cancelled all across Tennessee this week as folks continue to deal with the effects of...
Searching for Answers
Beekeepers in Tennessee and across the country continue to struggle with the health of one of our most important insects.
Chance of a Lifetime
High school students from across the state had the opportunity to attend an agricultural career panel as part of Ag Night at the University...
FFA Travels the Volunteer State
It's National FFA Week and that means the Tennessee FFA state officers are celebrating by traveling across the state during their annual Goodwill Tour.
Up to Here in Mud
The wet, cold and muddy conditions seem almost too extreme this year for our cattle farmers.
Connecting Farms to Wildlife
U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue was back in Tennessee attending the National Wild Turkey Federation's annual meeting and talking about the strong connection of...
A Growing Threat to the Deer Population
Tennessee wildlife officials gave updates this week to state lawmakers about the situation in Southwest Tennessee where Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has now been...
Preparing Your Tax Returns
It may be odd to many, but most of us should have an easier time filing our taxes this year.
Adding Value to Tennessee Cattle
Tennessee Livestock Producers is Tennessee Farm Bureau's oldest service company, started in 1932 as a marketing cooperative.
U.S. Jobs Report Shows Continued Growth, Good for Agriculture
The most recent monthly jobs report showed an employment gain around the country. That's good news for the entire economy, including agriculture. Chad Smith...
Farm Bill Example
Recently, long-time Senator Pat Roberts, who is chairman of the Senate Ag Committee, told Farm Bureau leaders that he hopes his colleagues can work...
Dairy Farmers Fighting Strong
Dairy farmers across Tennessee and the country are experiencing tough times.
Gov. Bill Lee Announces the Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education (GIVE)...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced his first legislative initiative, the Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education (GIVE) to expand access to...
A Snapshot of Our Farms
Some characteristics of family farms from an economic and commodity perspective are part of the focus of an annual USDA report. Rod Bain tells...
FFA Traveling Far and Wide
Abigail McConnell of the Munford FFA Chapter is excited about her trip this summer with a program called "Go FFA."
Securing Ag Labor
The American Farm Bureau Federation says legislation introduced by a U.S. Representative from California would start a dialogue on Capitol Hill about agriculture labor...