Higher Inventory, Lower Placements
The latest Cattle on Feed Report shows a decline in placements and an increase in inventory.
Survey Says
When it comes to taking surveys, many of us are reluctant, but we all want to know the results. That’s why it’s important for...
Drought Has Lasting Effect
Widespread heat and drought reflected in USDA’s crop report
Building on Tennessee’s Top Industry
Weakley County farmer Andy Holt has taken a position with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture as Director of Business Development.
What USDA Surveys Mean to Ag
Why should farmers participate in NASS surveys?
New Dean of Extension at UT
Dr. Ashley Stokes has been selected to serve as the next Dean of Extension for the University of Tennessee.
Secure Milk Supply Plan
A FIELD DAY DEMONSTRATION AT MTSU’S DAIRY FARM SHOWED WHAT FARMERS WOULD DO IN THE EVENT OF A HOOF AND MOUTH DISEASE OUTBREAK TO KEEP MILK SAFE.
Final Release of 2012 Census of Ag
If you have questions about agriculture, the 2012 Census of Agriculture now has answers.
A Good Year for Pumpkins
U.S. FARMERS HAVE HAD A REALLY GOOD YEAR GROWING PUMPKINS IN TENNESSEE AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY. GARY CRAWFORD TELLS US MORE.
Milan No-Till Field Day
EVERY OTHER YEAR, A FIELD DAY LIKE NO OTHER TAKES PLACE IN WEST TENNESSEE IN THE SMALL TOWN OF MILAN AND FARMERS FROM ALL...
Ag Star Program Creates Stronger Voice
SINCE 2002 MORE THAN 150 WEST TNSANS INVOLVED IN THE AG COMMUNITY HAVE BENEFITED FROM WHAT’S KNOWN AS THE AG STAR PROGRAM.
Water Still Rising
A VERY UNUSUAL WEATHER YEAR AND A LOT OF RAIN IN DECEMBER AND FLOODING PROBLEMS ALONG THE MISSISSIPPIT AND THE TENNESSEE RIVERS.
Under Secretary Discusses Rural Water
USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development Dallas Tonsager attended the National Rural Water Association meeting in Nashville and talked about the importance of having...
Lincoln County Tornado
LINCOLN COUNTY FARMER DAVID OGLE SAYS CONSIDERING THE DEVASTATION A TORNADO LEFT BEHIND ON HIS FARM AND OTHERS IN SOUTHERN LINCOLN COUNTY, THEY’RE LUCKY TO...
Embracing Technology
Adapting to technology can make a huge difference in farmer’s operations.
Properly Thawing Your Turkey
IF YOU ARE GOING TO BUY AND COOK A FROZEN TURKEY THIS THANKSGIVING, YOU MAY NEED TO PLAY AHEAD FOR THE THAWING PROCESS.
Getting the Story Out
Philip Brasher is a senior editor for Agri Pulse in Washington DC and has been reporting on food and agriculture policy for 18 years.
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...
Ag In The Classroom Workshops
WHILE KIDS ARE OUT OF SCHOOL FOR THE SUMMER, MANY TENN. TEACHERS WILL TAKE PART IN WORKSHOPS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT UTILIZING AG IN...
Tennessee Shines at National FFA Convention
The National FFA Convention is happening now in Indianapolis, Indiana with more than 65,000 expected in attendance, and Tennessee FFA has many students competing...
TFBF Presidents Conference
Senator Bob Corker among others highlight the 76th Annual Tennessee Farm Bureau Presidents Conference.
Drought Hurting Barge Traffic
The current drought is affecting some of the nation’s major waterways, like the Mississippi river, which are used heavily for agricultural import and...
Grain Bin Safety
First responders from seven lower Middle Tennessee counties just completed a course on grain bin awareness and rescue training.
A Glass of State Pride
As we continue to celebrate June Dairy Month here in Tennessee, we reflect on just how important supporting local dairies and creameries are to...
Tornado Impact of Farmers
Devastation from the tornado storms that hit middle Tennessee earlier this week continues.
Foodkeeper
A NEW APP CALLED FOODKEEPER CAN HELP US SAVE MONEY AND REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF SAFE FOOD GOING TO LANDFILLS.
Record Net Farm Income Projected
Income prospects for the farm sector are looking much better than they did only six months ago. Gary Crawford has the latest USDA income...
Payments on the Way
Farmers across Tennessee are encouraged to now sign up for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program or CFAP through their local Farm Service Agency office.
Farmers Outreach
Young Farmers gathered this past weekend for the Tennessee Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer Summer Conference in Columbia. They participated in a service project with...
The Roots of Success
TN’S Commissioner of Economic and Community Development Randy Boyd traveled with Gov. Bill Haslam this spring on a recruiting trip of sorts to Asia.
Fall Fun on the Farm
FALL IS FINALLY HERE AND WITH THAT COMES FUN ON THE FARM! ALL ACROSS THE STATE FARMS ARE WELCOMING VISITORS TO TAKE PART IN...
Looking for Answers
Another blow to the state's dairy farms as Dean Foods announced they are filing for bankruptcy, which effects at least 77 dairy farms here...
El Nino Impact on Weather
WEATHER FORECASTERS CAN NORMALLY TELL US FAIRLY CONFIDENTLY WHAT AN EL NINO WILL BRING US, BUT THIS IS NOT A NORMAL YEAR.
TSU Opens New Biotechnology Building
TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY HELD GRAND OPENING CEREMONIES FOR THREE NEW BUILDINGS, INCLUDING THE CENTERPIECE, AN 8 MILLION DOLLAR BIOTECH FACILITY.
Back Yard Gardens
CLOSE TO TWO HUNDRED FOLKS ATTENDED THE ANNUAL FRUITS OF THE BACK YARD FIELD DAY AT THE MIDDLE TN RESEARCH AND EDUCATION CENTER IN...
The Future of Ag
DR. DAVID KOHL, PROFESSOR EMERITUS FROM THE DEPT OF AGRICULTURAL AND APPLIED ECONOMICS AT VIRGINIA TECH UNIVERSITY DISCUSSED THE FUTURE OF AG DURING THE TENNESSEE AG...
New Ag Exhibit Open at Discovery Park of America
The new Simmons Bank Ag Center is now open at Discovery Park of America in Union City to learn more about our most important...
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.
A Look Back to 2014 Agriculture
It’s the last day of the year and, looking back, overall 2014 was a good year for agriculture.
Budget for Our Most Important Industry
Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture Jai Templeton presenting his budget this week to the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.
Similar Priorities for Farm Bureau, Vilsack
President Joe Biden’s nominee for Agriculture Secretary holds some of the same goals as the American Farm Bureau Federation. Micheal Clements shares what issues...
Dairy Farmers Seeking Assistance from USDA
The American Farm Bureau Federation is supporting a coalition of lawmakers seeking assistance for U.S. dairy farmers.
Corn Planting Intentions High for Now
THE USDA MARCH PLANTING INTENTIONS REPORT NUMBER FOR CORN ACREAGE WAS A SURPRISE TO MANY, BUT EXPERTS SAY THAT WILL LIKELY CHANGE.
Leading the Way
Farm Bureau leaders from across the state held their annual meeting in Franklin recently where they discussed issues affecting our most important industry.
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.
Keeping That New Year’s Resolution
Why do many of us fail to keep our New Year's resolution to start exercising? Gary Crawford has an expert with the answer.
Important Lessons in the Classroom
DR. KATHLEEN AIRHART, TENNESSEE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION, RECENTLY SHARED HER THOUGHTS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF AG IN THE CLASSROOM.
