Monthly Archives: April 2021
Appointed to Serve Our Most Important Industry
Tennessee State Representative Johnny Shaw of Bolivar was appointed by Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton to serve on the Agriculture and Rural Development...
Protecting the Crop
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...
Vaccinating to Protect Our Food Security
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...
Corn and Soybean Plantings Down Nationwide; Up in Tennessee
Corn and Soybean plantings are expected higher in Tennessee but USDA predicts farmers will plant less nationwide than anticipated. Micheal Clements shares what this...
Connecting Rural Residents
The President's jobs plan would help rural residents and farmers to better connected with the world, virtually and physically.
Finally a Ribbon Cutting for Tyson Humboldt
Tyson Foods is a step closer to operational at their new Humboldt processing facility that's been three years in the making.
Stepped-Up Basis
A proposal to eliminate the stepped-up basis in agriculture would have a costly impact.
Tyson Investment a Shot in the Arm
Gov. Bill Lee and other state, local and federal officials were on hand for the grand opening of the Tyson Humboldt processing facility and...
Time to Plant
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...
Getting Those Plants Out
For Tennessee nursery growers, it's a busy time of year but the cycle continues all year long.
Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine to Farmers and Farm Workers
As essential workers, farmers and ranchers need quick access to the COVID-19 vaccine to ensure a stable food supply chain.
Timber Theft on the Rise in Tennessee
With the rising value of timber and specific species of Tennessee timber already at a premium, thieves are taking advantage and actually cutting and...
Focusing on Soil Health
As row crop farmers continue to plant, they continue to look to the science of soil health and how cover crops are making a...
Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge
Food and agriculture entrepreneurs can apply to the 2022 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge.
Ole Man Winter Creeping Back In
The cold air across the state for the next couple of days will cause some long nights for many of our commercial and hobby...
Sustaining Our Future Every Day
On Earth Day and every day, our farmers across this great state are working to protect our natural resources and our national security by...
All About the Weather
For Eric Snodgrass, talking about the weather is more than just a job, its a passion.
Stepped-Up Basis
A new study shows the impact of eliminating the stepped-up basis tax provision.
A Voice for the Grassroots
For American Farm Bureau president Zippy Duvall, meeting with, speaking to and listening to farmers at the grassroots level is vitally important to him...
Why Ag is Important
The Tennessee Farm Bureau Women have been holding an annual essay contest for several years with the subject of Why is Agriculture Important and...
Rural Broadband
The American Farm Bureau Federation is promoting ways to support and develop rural broadband.
A Lasting Legacy
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Sr. Vice Chancellor and Sr. Vice President Dr. Tim Cross has announced his intent to retire at the...