Meeting the Challenge
GOV. HASLAM’S LAUNCH TENNESSEE PROGRAM HELPS TO ENCOURAGE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION FOR STARTUP COMPANIES TO ESTABLISH IN THE STATE. THE TN DEPT. OF AG IS...
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...
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...
Logger Recognized by TN General Assembly
Sam & Jennifer Trott of Trott Lumber Company in Shelbyville were recognized this spring by the Tennessee General Assembly with a resolution for their...
Prized Truck
The Whitt’s of Rutherford County received the keys to their 2014 GMC pick-up truck for being named the national Young Farmers of the Year....
UAV Opportunities to Ag Flying Higher
UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES CONTINUE TO SPARK INTEREST IN THE AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY BECAUSE OF WHAT’S BELIEVED TO BE ONE OF THE BEST INDUSTRIES SUITED FOR THE TECHNOLOGY.
Seeking Rural Prosperity
Gov. Bill Lee, just over a week into office, has held true on his emphasis that he wants to place on helping rural Tennessee.
Seconds Matter
Carroll County farmer Hal Eason says everybody needs to think about farm safety constantly, no matter the task.
Summer Picnic for 10 Still Under $6 Per Person
Summer is upon us and the American Farm Bureau Federation has released its second annual July Fourth Picnic Survey results
AFBF 94th Convention
Many Voices, One Vision is the theme for this year’s 94th Annual meeting held in Nashville, Tennessee and farmers from all over the country...
Picnic Safety
EXPERTS SAY IF YOU DON’T WANT YOUR WEEKEND COOKOUT TO MAKE PEOPLE SICK, YOU HAVE TO PLAN AHEAD FOR SAFETY.
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.
Cattle Talk Down Under
NIGEL SIMMONS AND A GROUP OF AUSSIE CATTLE PRODUCERS THAT ARE PART OF GENETICS AUSTRAILA ARE TRAVELING THIS SUMMER IN AMERICA AND THEY MADE...
Improving Dairy Practices
Dairy is an important part of a well-balanced diet and Tennessee's agricultural economy, but as we know, dairies are currently struggling. Dr. Jeffery Bewley,...
Walmart and Local Farmers
WALMART SEES VALUE IN PARTNERING WITH LOCAL FARMERS TO BRING CUSTOMERS MORE FRESH, LOCAL FOOD.
New Member of Farm Bureau Women Leadership Committee
Gloria Larrance of Jefferson County was selected to represent District 5 on the TFBF state Women’s Leadership Committee.
A Special Time for Beef
NATIONAL CATTLEMEN’S BEEF ASSOCIATION’S CEO FORREST ROBERTS WAS IN TENNESSEE RECENTLY FOR THE TN CATTLEMENS ASSOCIATION CONVENTION AND HE LIKE SO MANY OTHERS IS...
The Benefits of Cover Crops
Tennessee State Conservationist Kevin Brown says there’s no doubt cover crops help the farmer, the environment and all of us.
Learning soft skills with 4-H and NASA
A new program sponsored by NASA and 4-H combines STEM based education and life skill development, whether on Earth or in space.
Commodities for Communities
Hear how producers in West Tenn. are giving back part of their harvest to help their communities.
Rural Vote Matters
No matter where you live your vote counts, but its especially true for rural residents.
Let ’em Walk
The excitement is building in Shelbyville, TN as tomorrow night the 2016 Tennessee Walking Horse World Grand Champion will be named.
90th National FFA Convention Underway
Tennessee FFA members have descended on Indianapolis, Indiana for the National FFA Convention.
Growing Bio Plastics
Knoxville-based start-up company, Grow Bio Plastics didn’t win the Farm Bureau Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge this year, but it was a great opportunity to show...
The Roads Less Traveled
TN AG COMMISSIONER JULIUS JOHNSON GAVE TESTIMONY TO THE SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE ON THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING OUR RURAL ROADS.
Shop Local for Unique & Memorable Gifts
As Christmas rushes ever closer, you may be frantically looking for that special gift on your list – look no further than local farms...
New Assistant Dean at UT
NEW ASSISTANT DEAN FOR UT EXTENSION DR. LAURA STEPHENSON IS HEADING UP THE FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES UNIT.
A Passion for Ag
32 YEAR OLD ROBERT ELLIOTT OF ROBERTSON COUNTY WAS RECENTLY ELECTED TO SERVE AS CHAIRMAN OF TN’S YOUNG FARMER AND RANCHERS’ STATE COMMITTEE.
President Addresses Farm Bureau Leaders
For the second straight year, President Donald Trump addressed Farm Bureau leaders, this time at their centennial celebration in New Orleans
91st Tennessee Farm Bureau Convention
Tennessee Farm Bureau leaders hold their business session and select a new vice president, at-large director.
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...
Music City Beef Connection
New NCBA President Craig Uden of Nebraska says record crowd attends cattle industry convention and trade show in Nashville.
Livestock Haulers Seeking More Flexible Hours of Service Rules
Organizations representing livestock, bee, and fish haulers across the country are asking the Department of Transportation for more flexibility on Hours of Service requirements....
Farm Women Gather at TN Farm Bureau Headquarters
Each summer Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committees gather in Columbia for their summer conference and this year promises to be a great one.
Christmas on the Farm
Today that magical day for many of us as we celebrate Christmas with friends and family, and out on the farm they’ll tell you,...
Passion for Dairy
Recently at the June Dairy Month Kickoff the American Dairy Association named Julie Walker the Dairy Promoter of the Year.
TN General Assembly back in Session
House and Senate members of the 108th Tennessee General Assembly are back on capitol hill in Nashville for the start of the new session.
FFA Igniting Leadership Across the State
More than 3000 FFA members from across the state gathered in Gatlinburg recently at the 86th State FFA Convention and one of the highlights...
June Dairy Month
June is dairy month and all month long we will be highlighting the state’s dairy farmers and the importance of getting dairy in your...
Overton County Couple Wins Achievement Award
Joe and Rebecca Smith of Overton County have been named the Tennessee Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer & Rancher Achievement winners for 2017.
Major Crop Production Report Coming Soon
How big will the corn and soybean crops be? How small will wheat output be? We’ll have a better idea in a few days.
Farm Bureau Outlines Tax Reform Needs
The American Farm Bureau Federation told lawmakers agriculture needs a simple tax code.
National Day of Action for Immigration Reform
Despite a stalemate in Washington, agriculture, manufacturing and other business leaders are more united than ever and on July 9th joined together to deliver...
YF&R Travels East
Each fall Tennessee's Young Farmers and Ranchers take a fall tour, and this year's tour was in East Tennessee's Sullivan County.
The Best Field Trip of the Year
CLAIBORNE COUNTY 5TH GRADERS HAD THEIR BEST FIELD TRIP OF THE YEAR AT THE ANNUAL FARM CITY DAY. SPONSORED BY THE CLAIBORNE COUNTY FARM...
Lots of Great Ways to Celebrate the Outdoors
There are several activities and events planned for National Great Outdoors Month and many ways for you to take part.