Tennessee Home & Farm Radio

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FFA and 4-H students had the opportunity to attend Preds Ag Night on Monday. The evening began with a career panel featuring professionals from a variety of agricultural fields and concluded with students attending the Predators game. It was a fun and engaging night that gave students the chance to learn more about potential careers […]

Apr 14, 2026

Ag Night With The Preds

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The American Farm Bureau Federation is urging Congress to continue work on a new farm bill. Chad Smith has more.

Apr 13, 2026

AFBF Continues to Call for New Farm Bill

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As planters roll across fields throughout Tennessee, farmers are putting the 2026 crop in the ground. While most planting seasons are marked by optimism and the promise of a strong harvest, this year carries a heavier sense of uncertainty, with another year of losses forecasted for many producers. James Haskew, vice president of the Tennessee […]

Apr 10, 2026

Planting Into Uncertainty

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The weather it seems is all clear for folks to get outside and start working in the dirt or the landscape.  Whether its bringing in new flowers or shrubs and whether that’s at home or at your business, there’s a lot of interest in nursery and landscaping that actually pays you back.

Apr 9, 2026

Improving the Landscape

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The Department of Agriculture released its latest estimates for the Food Dollar Series. Chad Smith has more on why farmers are getting a smaller share.

Apr 8, 2026

New Food Dollar Report Shows Farmer’s Share Shrinking

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It’s one of the busiest times of the year for our row crop farmers.  Now through June they’ll be working to plant this year’s corn, soybeans and cotton crops.  And as they manage the logistics in their fields, they have to account for even higher input costs associated with fuel and fertilizer prices.

Apr 7, 2026

Managing the Higher Costs

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The renewable fuels industry got some good news about the new Renewable Volume Obligations. Chad Smith has more.

Apr 6, 2026

Farm Bureau Encourages Lawmakers to Get Year-Round E15 Across the Finish Line

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This weekend, Christians across the world are celebrating Easter. Matthew McClanahan of Cumberland County lives on his family’s beef cattle farm and is a full-time attorney. He also serves as an associate pastor in his community. This Easter, McClanahan reminds us of the powerful message and gift that is available to each of us through […]

Apr 3, 2026

Living The Easter Story Everyday

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Tractors across Tennessee are already in the fields planting, or soon will be. Warm, dry weather is allowing for an early start to the season, which is projected to be another financially challenging year. USDA, NASS Prospective Planting Report

Apr 2, 2026

2026 Planting Begins Ahead of Schedule

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The eight newly elected Tennessee State FFA Officers are still riding high after being selected at the 98th Annual State FFA Convention. After going through a competitive process, each officer is excited to step into their new role and get to work. They’re looking forward to meeting members from across the state, building connections, and […]

Apr 1, 2026

Ready To Serve

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Carter Major of Watertown, TN, has been named the 2026 Tennessee FFA Star Farmer. A proud third-generation member of his family’s dairy farm, Carter is continuing a strong agricultural legacy and looks forward to returning to the farm full time after graduating in May.

Mar 31, 2026

FFA Star Farmer Carrying On Family Dairy

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President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins welcomed farmers from all across the country to the White House on Friday for what they called “The Great American Ag Celebration.” Eric Mayberry, president of the Tennessee Farm Bureau, was there and said it meant a lot to see the nation’s farmers recognized in […]

Mar 30, 2026

Agriculture Front & Center At White House