Monthly Archives: January 2020
Always Looking to a Better Year
New Year's Day has always been special to our farm families across Tennessee as lots of families gathering around the table to reflect back...
Reflecting on a Challenging 2019
For the agriculture industry, 2019 brought many challenges for farmers, but also some major victories.
Shedding the Weight Right
There's a right and wrong way to shed those extra pounds we may have put on during the holidays. The right way is less...
Agritourism Still Attractive
The Tenn. Department of Agriculture has announced the appointment of Kacey Troup as a new business consultant with responsibilities centered around agritourism.
Ag Labor Coalition Seeks H-2A Wage Relief
A coalition of agriculture groups is asking lawmakers to change burdensome ag labor laws.
A Friend of FACCT
Lou Nave of Cannon County, presented the "Friend of FACCT" award.
Farmers Hopeful for a Rise in Exports
After a couple of years of trade wars that have impacted the ag economy, there's hope for farmers in this new year that ag...
Hog Show Success
The Tennessee Junior Market Hog Show in Murfreesboro was another success this year with more than 250 4-H and FFA members from 40 counties...
A New Speaker Takes the Gavel
He was officially sworn in last August, but this week new Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton will gavel in the start of the...
Partners for Ag
Nearly 100 of Tennessee's ag and forestry leaders attended the Ag Industry Partners meeting recently hosted by the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation at their...
A Citizen Legislature
38-year old farmer Rusty Grills of Dyer County was officially sworn into office as the second session of the 111th Tennessee General Assembly is...
Farmers Welcome Historic Trade Agreement
President Donald Trump signed the historic Phase One trade agreement with China this week that could mean an unprecedented amount of American agricultural products...
A Successful Week for Agriculture
To put the cherry on top of an already positive week for agriculture, the U.S. Senate passed the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement.
Tennesseans Gather in Austin
More than 220 Tennessee Farm Bureau members have traveled to Austin, Texas for the American Farm Bureau Federation's 101st Annual Convention.
2020 Vision for Farm Bureau
For the third straight year, President Donald Trump addressed farm leaders gathered this week at the American Farm Bureau convention in Austin, Texas.
Making Tennessee Proud
While at the American Farm Bureau's 101st Annual Meeting, Tennessee had some impressive young farmers competing for top honors.
Farm Policy for 2020
Voting delegates at the American Farm Bureau annual meeting in Austin, Texas discussed and adopted policy resolutions that will guide the farm organization for...
Discussing the Issues
Katie Martin of Putnam County recently spent time at the American Farm Bureau Convention in Austin, Texas where she competed in the Young Farmers...
AFBF Sets Policy Priorities
Delegates from across the country met during the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention and set policy priorities for the organization in 2020.
Second Wettest Year on Record
How did 2019 rank in terms of precipitation? USDA's Stephanie Ho has the story.
Clearing Up Water Rules
The Waters of the U.S. replacement rule gives farmers and ranchers the clarity they need to comply with federal regulations while protecting the nation’s...
USMCA Signed into Law
President Donald Trump signed into law the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement paving the way for a new since of optimism from farmers and farm...
A Super Day for Food Safety
The lack of a good defensive safety can cost a football team dearly. So can the lack of good food safety at your Super...