Monthly Archives: March 2021

Congress recently approved Farm Bureau-backed legislation that extends the Paycheck Protection Program application deadline by two months, from March 31 to May 31, helping more farmers participate in the loan program.

Over the weekend, parts of Middle and East Tennessee were hit hard with storms, causing massive amounts of flooding and detrimental damage.

Hunter Grills of Dyer County was the winner of the Tennessee Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award contest back in July and as the...

Every ten years, we go through the process of counting ourselves through the U.S. Census.  And afterwards, the state comptroller’s office studies and maps...

Farmers, 4-H and the FFA had the opportunity to address the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee this week in Nashville as part of...

USDA announced more than $12 billion for the Pandemic Assistance for Producers, which will help farmers and ranchers who previously did not qualify for COVID-19 aid and expand assistance to farmers who have already received help.

The agriculture industry is celebrating National Ag Week. As Micheal Clements shares, the week highlights the hard work by farmers and ranchers to keep...

This week at the Nashville Farmers Market team RFD-TV took home the "Best of Show" award in the National Ag Day Omelet Cook-Off.

27 leading food and agriculture associations have sent a letter communicating growing concerns over the rapid deterioration of the U.S.-Mexico trade relationship to Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai.

Gov. Bill Lee has proclaimed today as Agriculture Day in Tennessee as there's no doubt it's our number one industry, providing an economic impact...

Stay "In the Loop" on issues facing the agriculture industry, rural Tennessee and specifically, Tennessee Farm Bureau. Not just another email in...

All this week, we're celebrating National Agriculture Week, and Tuesday is National Ag Day.

Tennessee is blessed to have an abundant number of farmers markets and since the onset of COVID-19, they have been elevated to perhaps an...

Agricultural ecosystem credit markets are an emerging revenue stream, and Farm Bureau has recently begun to explore those markets through its Market Intel series.

Every year the Tennessee Young Farmers and Ranchers gather with folks from the Tennessee Council of Cooperatives to have their Young Leaders Conference, and...

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Social media is one of the best ways to spread the word about agriculture and the importance of the industry....

For most people, the words “state fair” bring images of flashing lights and towering Farris wheels, as well as the aromas of roasted corn and your favorite fried food. For rural communities though, it has always been the opportunity to celebrate our lifestyle and to showcase the crafts which make us unique.

First responders from seven lower Middle Tennessee counties just completed a course on grain bin awareness and rescue training.

It has been years in the making and now it's a reality.  Vonore, TN-based manufacturer Genera is now producing takeout containers that originate from...

After 38 years at Tennessee Farmers Cooperative, CEO Bart Krisle is stepping down to enjoy more time with his family, but his time and...

Representative Curtis Halford, state House member and Chairman of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, understands agriculture is our most important industry and even...

Tennessee Farmers Cooperative Board Chairman Mark Thompson announced on behalf of the entire TFC board that Shannon Huff of Bell Buckle has been selected to succeed Bart Krisle as chief executive officer of TFC.

Farmers, researchers, meteorologists and others now have access to high-resolution NASA data on soil moisture, thanks to a new tool developed by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) in collaboration with NASA and George Mason University (GMU).

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is accepting applications from agricultural, food, and forestry businesses to receive cost-share funding through its Agricultural Enterprise Fund (AEF) program.

Recently, leaders of the state's ag and forestry industry came together in person in Lebanon for the third annual Ag Industry Partners meeting.

In early March the Senate passed, on a party-line vote, the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package (The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021). While much of the coverage of the legislation has focused on the $1,400 stimulus checks for qualifying individuals, extended unemployment benefits, a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures and increased assistance through USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, there are several agricultural-related provisions.

There's no doubt farmers make an impact on the people they are around and the people they are working for. That's why trained counselor...

The Madison County Farm Bureau along Valley View Agri Systems has donated over $6,800 to the Madison County Fire Department for grain bin rescue...

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced today $14.9 million in broadband accessibility grants that will expand service to support 17,800 unserved Tennesseans in 7,120 homes and businesses.

USDA's returning Secretary of Agriculture is returning to the agency with a greater appreciation for issues like trade.

Every ten years, we go through the process of counting ourselves through the U.S. Census.  And afterwards, the state comptroller's office studies and maps...

This article provides a primer on agriculture ecosystem credit markets. With so many emerging ideas and platforms, it’s important to explore how these markets are developing and operating, as well as who is behind them and why.

A veterinarian, beef industry partner and expert in teaching and community engagement, Dr. Ashley Stokes has officially taken the lead as the new Dean...

Help us celebrate 100 years of the Tennessee Farm Bureau! Share with us how you saved by using your Tennessee Farm Bureau...

Governor Bill Lee continues his recognition and unwavering support for the state's ag industry.

Farm Bureaus across the nation are preparing for Agricultural Safety Awareness Program Week, Feb. 28 – March 6. U.S. Agricultural Safety and Health Centers will join Farm Bureau in promoting ag safety this week with the theme “Driving Safety Home.”

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) will celebrate Weights and Measures week March 1-7, 2021. The week focuses on the importance of accurate weights and measures in commerce for consumers and for businesses.

Tennessee Farm Bureau would like to showcase members who have saved by using benefits and discounts available to them through their membership, so we...

Tennessee's 6th District Congressman John Rose, now in his 2nd term in Congress was recently recognized by the Tennessee Council of Cooperatives for the...