Monthly Archives: April 2021

University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Sr. Vice Chancellor and Sr. Vice President Dr. Tim Cross has announced his intent to retire at the...

University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Senior Vice President/Senior Vice Chancellor Tim Cross announced today that he plans to retire effective August 31.

The American Farm Bureau Federation is promoting ways to support and develop rural broadband.

The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is holding a bevy of educational events in June, including five that are sure to be of broad interest throughout the state and region. Three of these five events are scheduled to occur on site at UT AgResearch and Education Centers, with physical distancing and other arrangements in place to ensure a safe environment for attendees.

The Tennessee Farm Bureau Women have been holding an annual essay contest for several years with the subject of Why is Agriculture Important and...

For American Farm Bureau president Zippy Duvall, meeting with, speaking to and listening to farmers at the grassroots level is vitally important to him...

A new study shows the impact of eliminating the stepped-up basis tax provision.

The American Farm Bureau Federation calls on the administration to act responsibly in conservation efforts. Specifically, President Biden’s goal to conserve at least 30% of our lands and waters by 2030, commonly referred to as “30x30,” is raising questions.

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) Kord Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory has the state’s first Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) testing facility. The CWD testing unit is operational and fully accredited by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the organization that develops and publishes international standards.

For Eric Snodgrass, talking about the weather is more than just a job, its a passion.

On Earth Day and every day, our farmers across this great state are working to protect our natural resources and our national security by...

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA will open enrollment in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) with higher payment rates, new incentives, and a more targeted focus on the program’s role in climate change mitigation.

The cold air across the state for the next couple of days will cause some long nights for many of our commercial and hobby...

Throughout 2020, most counties had to unfortunately cancel farm days across the state as a result of COVID-19. However, counties were committed to still...

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced “Untold Tennessee” as the theme for a yearlong celebration commemorating 225 years of statehood. Tennesseans are invited to attend events and activities in all 95 counties and submit stories that showcase their area of the state.

University of Tennessee AgResearch is realigning the capabilities at two of its ten AgResearch and Education Centers to better support the state’s dairy, beef and poultry industries.

The USDA’s National Agricultural Classification Survey (NACS) is arriving in mailboxes around the nation. The survey, one of the most important steps in determining who should receive a 2022 Census of Agriculture questionnaire, asks recipients if they are involved in agricultural activity.

Food and agriculture entrepreneurs can apply to the 2022 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge.

As row crop farmers continue to plant, they continue to look to the science of soil health and how cover crops are making a...

With the rising value of timber and specific species of Tennessee timber already at a premium, thieves are taking advantage and actually cutting and...

As essential workers, farmers and ranchers need quick access to the COVID-19 vaccine to ensure a stable food supply chain.

For Tennessee nursery growers, it's a busy time of year but the cycle continues all year long.

Rising timber prices and the value of individual species have enticed thieves to steal timber across Tennessee. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) urges forest landowners to be aware of timber theft and provides steps owners can take to protect their assets.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced his amendment to the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget. This amendment reflects the Governor’s priorities and includes record investments in broadband, economic development, safety and law enforcement, increasing reserves, and education.

If you've looked at the forecast, you know this week is practically perfect for farmers planting and Josh Ogle, Lincoln County row crop farmer...

Gov. Bill Lee and other state, local and federal officials were on hand for the grand opening of the Tyson Humboldt processing facility and...

A proposal to eliminate the stepped-up basis in agriculture would have a costly impact.

With the ribbon-cutting of its latest poultry complex in Humboldt, Tyson Foods continues its nearly 50-year commitment to Tennessee agriculture. “We’re pleased to add to...

Tyson Foods is a step closer to operational at their new Humboldt processing facility that's been three years in the making.

Any change in capital gains tax policy that eliminates or scales back stepped-up basis could result in a massive tax burden on the agricultural sector according to new analysis by the American Soybean Association and the American Farm Bureau Federation.

The President's jobs plan would help rural residents and farmers to better connected with the world, virtually and physically.

Corn and Soybean plantings are expected higher in Tennessee but USDA predicts farmers will plant less nationwide than anticipated. Micheal Clements shares what this...

American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall appearing virtually recently with Vice President Kamala Harris giving an update on the progression of vaccination's in rural...

Here in a few weeks a lot of us enjoy the sweet taste of home grown strawberries and later in the spring those Tennessee-grown...

Every year USDA's National Ag Statistics Service, in cooperation with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, provides statistics on what farmers intend to plant the upcoming year. This year's was recently released.

Tennessee State Representative Johnny Shaw of Bolivar was appointed by Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton to serve on the Agriculture and Rural Development...