Monthly Archives: September 2020
Let ‘Em Walk On
For the 82nd edition, the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration is up and going on the famous Celebration Grounds in Shelbyville, TN.
Winter’s Forecast a Mixed Bag
Every year lots of folks try and predict what kind of winter we'll have, like the Farmers Almanac has for the past 204 years.
Farmers...
County Government Strong
David Connor is the Executive Director of the Tennessee County Services Association, an umbrella association representing elected legislative bodies of Tennessee's 95 county and...
Harvest Season About to Take Off
Row crop farmers across Tennessee have started some of their corn harvest, but this week looks like it will finally start to take off...
An Increased Demand
Terry Sellers of White Pine is not the only one receiving that kind of quantity of messages these days, several other meat processors are...
Still Researching
Just as farmers haven't stopped and have continued farming throughout this pandemic, so has agriculture research across the Volunteer state.
Farm-to-Retail Price Spread Widens
For months now, the COVID-19 pandemic has created a record gap between what consumers pay for beef and pork and what money is actually...
A Stronger, Faster Network
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that USDA is investing nearly $10 million to provide broadband service to unserved and underserved rural areas in Tennessee...
Welcome News for Tennessee 4-H
Great news for Tennessee 4-H as Governor Bill Lee announced an incredible funding initiative for the country's largest 4-H program.
I Farm, I Vote
The American Farm Bureau Federation is helping voters navigate the challenges of making sure their voice is heard in the 2020 election. Micheal Clements...
New Marketing Opportunities for Tennessee Livestock Producers
United Producers Inc., or UPI, has announced that they will be assuming and expanding the business activities of Tennessee Livestock Producers, Inc. beginning October...
All Eyes on Harvest
USDA has lowered its production forecasts for several major crops.
Ag Enhancement Turns 15
The Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) has supported farm production projects for 15 years.
Closing the Broadband Divide
Many of us have enjoyed, and even taken for granted, the broadband access we have in Tennessee but that's not the case for thousands...
Every Farmer Counts
It's no secret that agriculture is one our most dangerous occupations and Agricenter International has developed a new Farm Safety training course.
CFAP 2.0
The Trump Administration and USDA have announced the second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program known as CFAP 2.0.
Urging Farmers to Be Safe Around Railway Crossings
This week is Rail Safety week and the American Farm Bureau Federation is promoting safety tips for farmers.
Fall is the Best Time
In many areas, it's not too late to plant new grass seed.
Shooting for an Important Cause
It is the fifth year for Tennessee Shooting Hunger events and despite the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, agriculture groups were still able...
Concern Growing Over Private Property Destruction
Farmers like Jimmy Moody are growing more frustrated over the damage caused by trespassers with all-terrain vehicles on his farm.
Opening Up about Farm Stress
Farm groups are working to break the stigma behind farm stress and seeking help. Micheal Clements tells us it's important that farmers don’t carry...
Making Cooking at Home Easy
A group of university experts are helping people regain the somewhat lost art of cooking at home.