Monthly Archives: July 2020
Grant Program Continues to Support Agriculture and Forestry Businesses
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Department of Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, D.V.M. today announced 17 more businesses supported by the Agriculture Enterprise Fund (AEF),...
Which Came First
Caleb and Amber Rich started a new adventure on their farm in Clay County earlier this year. It's an organic poultry operation with Handsome...
A Virtual Star Tour
This year the FFA State Star Tour is virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the star winners are still receiving the same experience...
Apply Now for the CFAP Program
Are you a farmer whose operation has been directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic? The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program will provide direct relief to...
Dairy Farmers Deserve Voice in Milk Pricing Orders
An extensive review by the American Farm Bureau Federation concludes with recommended changes to Federal Milk Marketing Orders.
Genera to turn Crops to Compostable’Take-out’ Containers
Genera, Inc. will soon start manufacturing crops like switchgrass and wheat straw into food service packaging material.
Fairer Markets for Beef Prices
A report by the Department of Agriculture marks the first step towards fairer cattle markets.
A Different Field Day, But Still Excitement for No Till
Its definitely not the same this year, as is anything, but the Milan No Till Field Day is all virtual today.
John King Won Environmental Stewardship Award
Columbia, Tenn. July 18, 2020 - Sullivan County young farmer John King won the Tennessee Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers State Environmental Stewardship...
Three Students Awarded the Abe Hatcher Memorial Young Farmer Scholarship
Columbia, Tenn. July 18, 2020 – Three students were awarded the Abe Hatcher Memorial Young Farmer Scholarship at the Tennessee Young Farmers and Rancher...
Four Students Awarded the John Willis Memorial Young Farmer Scholarship
Columbia, Tenn. July 18, 2020 – Four students were awarded the John Willis Memorial Young Farmer Scholarship at the Tennessee Young Farmers and Ranchers...
A Voice for Agriculture
Emily Nave from the University of Tennessee at Martin was named the State Collegiate Discussion Meet winner at the Tennessee Young Farmers and Ranchers...
Emily Nave Named State Collegiate Discussion Meet Winner
Columbia, Tenn. July 18, 2020 – After four rounds of competition, Emily Nave of Cannon County was named the State Collegiate Discussion Meet winner...
Franklin County’s Kary Robinson Named State Young Farmer Second Place Winner
Columbia, Tenn. July 18, 2020 – Franklin County young farmer Kary Robinson took home second place honors in the Tennessee Farm Bureau Young Farmers...
One in 10 Tennessee Families Were Food Insufficient During Early Months...
UTIA Research Shows Historic Pandemic Hurting Most-Vulnerable Populations
The latest research from the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture indicates that during late...
Rising to the Top
Dyer County's Hunter Grills has been named Tennessee's Young Farmer of the Year.
Additional Crops Available for CFAP
More commodities -- mostly specialty crops -- have been added to the list of those eligible for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payments.
Dyer County’s Hunter Grills Wins State Young Farmer Honors
Columbia, Tenn. July 18, 2020 – Dyer County farmer Hunter Grills is Tennessee Farm Bureau’s Outstanding Young Farmer and Rancher Achievement Award winner. The...
Welcome to the Club
The 2020 Tennessee Young Farmers and Ranchers Summer Conference is officially underway in Columbia.
Stepping Up in West Tennessee
In just a few months, Dr. Scott Stewart will assume the role as the new director of the West Tennessee Ag Research and Education...
Farmers Hopeful for More Assistance
The American Farm Bureau Federation seeks improvements to the Paycheck Protection Program in the next coronavirus relief package.
Class In Session
The Tennessee Ag In The Classroom hit the road to different locations across the state this summer to host workshops for teachers to educate...
Fresh Produce Even More Popular
For Ukranian-born produce farmer Mike Kutrusta, this has been the busiest time he's ever had on the farm.
Meeting Consumer Demand
Two new bills recently introduced in Congress would help the livestock industry better serve consumers.
Crops About Laid By
Tennessee corn, soybean and cotton farmers have basically completed planting and much of the spraying they will apply to their crops for the year...
Watch the 2020 Candidate Videos
2020 U.S. Senate Candidate Video:
Tennessee Farm Bureau is pleased and excited to provide a video on three of the twenty-nine qualified U.S....
Education, Communication and Advocation of Agriculture
Nancy Delk is the Maury County Farm Bureau Women's Leadership Chair. The Women's Group has met and serviced Maury County for many years and...
Every Student. Every Class. Every Day!
Tennessee FFA is now an affiliated state association and predicted to become the fourth largest state association within the National FFA Organization.
Making the Cut
It is that time of year once again to recognize July as Beef Month in Tennessee.
Fourth of July Grilling
One expert says we've had too much sickness in this country already, so don't add to it by making some outdoor grilling mistakes.
Agriculture Ready for USMCA
It’s been a long road to get here, but the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement is now in effect.
Governor Lee Announces Fewest Distressed Counties in Tennessee Since 2007
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that Tennessee has the fewest distressed counties statewide since 2007, down from 15 in 2019 to...
Where the Green Grass Grows
Dr. John Sorochan helps lead the turfgrass management program for the plant sciences department at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. The program is...