Helping our Bees and Pollinators
This week we are celebrating National Pollinator Week. USDA's Gary Crawford has more.
Getting Closer to a New Farm Bill
There could be more movement this week in Congress for the nation's farm policy.
4-H Fun at Academic Conference
While it may not sound like a lot of fun attending an academic conference in the Summer for Jr. High students, it was for...
Ripe for Harvest
Farmers across Tennessee have been busy this Spring planting corn, cotton and soybeans. They're also now looking to harvest their winter wheat crop.
Lone Oaks Dream
Lone Oaks Farm is continuing to take shape into becoming a premier 4-H Conference Center.
Shooting Hunger
Hundreds show up in Carroll County for the 2nd Annual Shooting Hunger event to benefit hunger relief in Tennessee.
Preparing the Future
While most kids are out of school for the Summer break, there are some teachers already prepping for the return to the classroom by...
It’s Still Nature’s Most Perfect Food
Denise Jones of the Dairy Alliance says despite all the challenges the dairy industry is under, there's still no denying the health benefits of...
Future Leader in the FFA
As National FFA Convention is approaching, Tennessee has selected their 2018 National FFA Officer Candidate.
Educating our Future
Teachers from across the state attended a training to learn new interactive ways to teach their students.
Working for that Goal
During the June Dairy Month Kickoff Luncheon former Tennessee Titan NFL football player George Wilson helped to inspire the Tennessee 4-H students attending with...
Celebrating and Promoting June Dairy Month
One of the largest June Dairy Day events in the southeast was just held at Battle Mountain Farm in Williamson County where about 200...
From the Farm to the White House
For the past year, Ray Starling has served President Donald Trump as his Special Assistant for Agriculture, Trade and Food Assistance at the White...
Still Hope for a Farm Bill
Farmers here in Tennessee and across the country are still hopeful Congress will consider and pass a Farm Bill.
We Must Never Forget
As we celebrate Memorial Day we must never forget those service men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.
Importance of House Ag Committee
Many people may not realize what the United States House Agriculture committee impacts, but their reach is far beyond policy.
WOTUS Rule Still a Threat
Even though WOTUS isn't a hot topic right now, the threat isn't gone, and action is still needed by many agricultural advocates to push...
Dairy Farmers Hear from Administrator
Recently the Tennessee and Kentucky Farm Bureau's hosted a meeting in Knoxville for USDA dairy officials and farmers to address some of the industry...
Farm Bill Voted Down, Not Out
After multiple listening sessions and hearings across the country for the House Agriculture Committee, the full House voted down the Farm Bill.
Rural Innovation Conference
Tennessee Tech University's Center for Rural Innovation is hosting its first ever conference to really showcase what it can offer to the community and...
No Farms, No Food, No Future
A new report from the American Farmland Trust shows alarming numbers on how much land is taken out of farm production because of development.
Billions Could Be Lost from China Soybean Tariff
While Tennessee farmers are busy planting more than a million acres of soybeans across the state this spring, many are wondering what might happen...
Dairy Farmers Form New Co-op
Recently several dairymen from southeastern states came together to form their own Appalachian Dairy Farmers Cooperative with Piedmont Milk sales to market their milk.
Working for His Farmers
Tennessee 8th District Congressman David Kustoff says all American's and especially members of Congress need to understand the important contributions of our farmers and...
FFA Plant Sales a Great Mother’s Day Gift Idea
Mother's Day is fast approaching, and a unique gift you may not have thought of will also help your local FFA chapter.
Favorite Field Trip of the Year
Learning all about farm life was the focus this week as more than 1100 elementary kids attended the annual Knox County Farm Day at...
Farmers Need Certainty From Trade Talks
Farmers and ranchers are looking for certainty in trade from talks on NAFTA and China. Micheal Clements has more.
A Dwindling Buzz
Staggering loses have been reported by Tennessee beekeepers once again and this should concern everyone.
Looking for New Markets
Yes, trade disputes with China may hurt U.S. ag sales there, but there are many other potential markets to explore. Stephanie Ho has the...
Madison County Farmer Named Farmer of the Year
36 year-old Johnny Verrell of Madison County has been named Tennessee's Farmer of the Year by the UT Extension Service and he will represent...
Contact Lawmakers Now to Support the Farm Bill
Now is the time to let legislators know how important the farm bill is to rural America.
Finally Good Planting Weather
Its been a long time coming but it looks as if the weather will cooperate for a while for Tennessee row crop farmers as...
Perdue Says Farm Bill Likely This Year
As Tennessee farmers continuing planting this year's crops, many are hopefull Congress will continue moving the Farm Bill through to passage.
Ag Broadband Connectivity Bill Will Close Connectivity Gaps
The Senate Commerce Committee recently passed the Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act of 2018, WHICH IS designed to deliver broadband service, crucial for operating today’s...
30 Years of Service
Rep. Steve McDaniel, a long-time member of the state House of Representatives is looking forward to going home at the conclusion of this legislative...
Helping Our Neighbors
While Oklahoma is several hundred miles away, they're still a neighbor in need and 18 firefighters from the Volunteer State and the Tennessee Division...
Extension Vital to All
The University of Tenn. Extension Service is still the one place that farmers and all consumers can go in each county to the information...
TPP Talks Return
Speculation grows about a possible U.S. return to the Trans Pacific Partnership and what that may mean for the American ag sector.
Farm Bill Moves Ahead
The American Farm Bureau Federation says this week’s party-line vote on the farm bill is a standard practice for agriculture legislation.
Sec. Perdue Covering the State
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue was back in Knoxville yesterday meeting with Farm Bureau and Coop leaders as part of a Tax Day event where...
Growing Food, Growing People
Cul2vate is a non-profit organization at Ellington Agricultural Center in Nashville with two goals, growing food for hungry people and growing people for those...
Sec. Perdue Back in Middle Tennessee
Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue had the chance to meet with a group of diversified farmers in Tennessee last week as he toured the...
Finally Weather to Plant
Corn planters are finally starting to roll across the Volunteer State after a wet Spring has held many producers up from getting to their...
Getting Some Respect for Alfalfa
Alfalfa is now one of the top U.S. crops in terms of value, but some would say not in terms of attention. USDA’S Gary...
A Voice for Tennessee Farmers
Rep. Scott Desjarlais is Tennessee's Congressman from the 4th District and he was hopeful that Congress would have already passed a new Farm Bill.
Tobacco Changes Continue
Tobacco was once the king crop of Tennessee agriculture but now it continues to see declines in acres of production.
State FFA Star Farmer
The Tennessee State FFA Convention was held recently and the state's Star Farmer was announced, with Murray Perkins of the Paris FFA Chapter receiving...
Prepared to Win
Recently at the 90th Tennessee State FFA Convention, John Ryan Scarlett of the Jefferson County FFA Chapter was named the state winner in the...
Getting the Power Right
When it comes to power, the 23 electric cooperatives across the state that make up the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association handle quite a bit...
FFA Star in Agriscience
Recently during the Tennessee State FFA convention, Montana Wright of the Stewarts Creek FFA chapter was named the state Star in Agriscience.
Making An Impact in FFA
The Tennessee state FFA convention was recently held in Gatlinburg and FFA's national Central Region Vice President Piper Merritt was able to attend the...
The Future Farmers of America
Over 3000 Tennessee FFA members just concluded their 90th Annual Convention and selected a new slate of officers to lead the organization for the...
90th State FFA Convention
The newest member of the Tennessee FFA family is Executive Director Josh Bledsoe and at a week on the job, he is at the...
I Can. We Will. FFA.
90TH Tennessee State FFA Convention is underway and for East TN Vice President Kenzie Bastian, it is both a joy and a little bittersweet...
Blue Jackets Flood Gatlinburg
Tennessee's State FFA Convention is underway in Gatlinburg with students from all across the state descending on the town to compete, showcase and be...
4-H Congress Officers Elected
During the 71st Tennessee 4-H Congress, a new Governor, Speaker of the Senate and Speaker of the House were elected to preside over next...
Celebrating Tennessee Agriculture
Ag Day on the Hill was held at the capitol in Nashville where lawmakers got to see firsthand why agriculture is our state's number...
4-H Branching from their Roots
For the 71st year hundreds of Tennessee 4-Hers this week have been taking part in 4-H Congress.
Agriculture: Food for Life
This is National Agriculture Week, a time set aside to recognize what many of us refer to as our most important industry.
Looking to Help Dairy Farmers
Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture Jai Templeton put together a meeting this week at the Department of Agriculture with other state agencies and organizations to...
Dairy Farmers Looking for Answers
Dairy farmer Caleb Watson and his brother, Josh, of Loudon County were one of ten Tennessee dairies that were recently given a 90-day notice...
Walking Back to the Future
Quite a show for nearly 2000, mostly elementary, kids gathered recently in Shelbyville's Calsonic Arena for an Equine Education Day for the Tennessee Walking...
March is Extension Month in Tennessee
This is thr 4th year Tennessee has celebrated Extension month in March and it highlights all Extension does for Tennessee.
Spring Time Means Bee Time
With Spring gearing up, that means soon flowers will be blooming and crops will be in full swing. But it is also a time...
Supermarkets vs. the World
Our supermarkets are being challenged on a number of fronts by some unlikely competitors. USDA's Gary Crawford has the story.
Getting Closer
It may not feel like it today, but Spring is fast approaching and farmers are gearing up for another crop season.
Secretary Perdue Visits West TN Farmers
Close to 150 farmers gathered at Richard Jameson's farm shop in Haywood County this past Saturday for a special visit from U.S. Secretary of...
State of the Union for Ag
If the experts at USDA's recent Outlook Forum are right, 2018 will be yet another year of belt tightening by farmers.
Respecting the Power
Middle Tennessee Electric recently gave a presentation to young farmers using their safety demonstration trailer to highlight the potential hazards with electrical lines in...
Agvocating at the Capitol
This week at the state capitol in Nashville, Farm Bureau leaders from across the volunteer state have been meeting with their lawmakers expressing their...
Leadership by Example
State Senator Mark Green of Clarksville gave a keynote address to young farmers gathered recently for the Tennessee Council of Cooperatives' Young Leaders Conference...
Young Leaders Today
Cooperatively Building a Better Tennessee was the theme of the recent Tennessee Young Leaders Conference held in Franklin.
Snapshot of Farms and Land in Farms
What are some of the highlights from USDA's annual look at how many farms are in our nation, and how much land is in...
Promoting Goodwill in the FFA
Its National FFA Week here in Tennessee and across the country and the state FFA officer team is traveling from Knoxville to Memphis visiting...
Leadership for Young Farmers
More than a thousand young farmers from 41 states have been attending the American Farm Bureau's Young Farmers Leadership Conference in Reno, Nevada, including...
Infrastructure Proposal Good News for Rural America
President Trump's budget includes much needed funding for rural infrastructure projects.
Farm Income Expected to Fall More
In its latest farm income forecast for this year USDA is projecting another year of falling farm income.
Stepping Out of the Box to Agvocate
For the Peterson Farm Brothers of Kansas, they're still seeing incredible response, almost viral-like, every time they put out a new parody video from...
Long-term Impact of Cover Crops
Most research projects last 3-5 years, but scientists with the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture recently finished a 29-year study to find the...
A Balance for Farmers and Wildlife
Clay County farmer Brian McLerran is enjoying his appointment to the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission.
WOTUS Application Date Extension a Win for Agriculture
The American Farm Bureau Federation says the latest action to extend the applicability date of the WOTUS rule provides a path forward for a...
Checking Corn in February
Tennessee corn growers are a little closer to seeing a referendum to vote on whether to have a checkoff in place for research and...
Getting the FACCTs Right
For the past several years, the Farm Animal Care Coalition of Tennessee, or FACCT, has been working across the state providing producers and consumers...
Shared Goals for Ag in 2018
During his State of the Union address President Trump didn't mention agriculture or farming specifically, but there are several shared goals for both.
Beef is Big Business
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association is holding their annual meeting in Phoenix and their current President Craig Yuden was here last week for the...
Working for a new Farm Bill
Tennessee's 4th District Congressman Scott DesJarlais is now into his 8th year in Washington and every year the one committee he's been a constant...
Cattlemen Name Gresham Legislator of the Year
The Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association recognized Senator Delores Gresham as their legislator of the year.
Success for Tennessee Cattlemen
The Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association just held their 33RD annual convention and trade show in Murfreesboro and by all accounts was a big success.
Treemendous Opportunity
John McFadden is CEO of the TN Environmental Council and this year they have a goal of planting 250,000 trees in one day on...
First Ever UT Basketball Ag Night
Tennessee Farm Bureau and TN Farmers Cooperative recently teamed up to host the first ever UT Basketball agriculture night and careers panel discussion on...
Trading Power
Farm Bureau members are looking to NAFTA talks to create even better trade opportunities.
Ag Committee Hears from Ag Department
Tennessee’s Commissioner of Agriculture Jai Templeton appeared before the state House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee this week to give an overview of the...
Coming Together to End Opioid Epidemic
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam has announced a comprehensive plan to end the opioid epidemic and the nation’s two largest farming organizations have announced a...
The Feed Must Go On
Governor Bill Haslam has issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency that waives hours of service for livestock and poultry drivers.
Research Expanding for Organics At Agricenter
The 1000-acre campus of Agricenter International just outside of Memphis will soon include in its arsenal of tools, an Organic Resource Center.
Farmers Celebrate 2017 Victories
As a new year gets underway, farmers and ranchers have several victories to celebrate from 2017.
Jr Hog Success
The interest continues to stay strong for Tennessee’s Junior Livestock shows. The latest success comes from the state Jr. Market Hog show held at...
A Strong Voice for Farm Bureau Retiring
After 31 years on the job, the American Farm Bureau’s Mary Kay Thatcher is set to retire at the end of this month.
Farm Bureau Policy Agenda Set for 2018
Besides the excitement around President Trump attending the American Farm Bureau convention in Nashville this week, there were other important business items to tend...