More Than Just A Class
FFA is vitally important for the future of agriculture. FFA advisors explain what drives them to teach, and why they think it's life changing...
Steve Gass Honored For Service To FFA
Steve Gass has been a part of FFA for more than 40 years. Last year he retired from his longtime post as Tennessee FFA...
Getting a Jump on the Beans
A lot more farmers are planting soybeans earlier this spring than perhaps ever. A couple of reasons include the market outlook and research suggesting...
Farmland Preservation Bill Stalls in the Senate
After weeks of discussion and lots of support in the State House, the State Senate Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources committee opened back up...
Paris Fireman Wins Mule Day Auctioneer Contest
For Henry County’s Tucker Kail its been a dream the past six years to compete in the Mule Day Auctioneers Championship, and this past...
University of Memphis Establishing Ag Program
The University of Memphis Institute is a new effort to bring inter-disciplinary studies involving business, engineering and science together for research and education for...
Farm Bill Still on Hold
Three months into the new year and still no new Farm Bill and concerns looming over another year extension.
Lending an Ear
West Tennessee ag leaders gathered last week at the farm shop of the Shoaf family in Gibson County to hear from Tennessee senior Senator...
Excited And Ready To Serve
On this episode of Tennessee Home and Farm Radio, we meet the final two newly selected Tennessee State FFA Officers. They describe what it...
FFA Officers Ready To Serve
The new Tennessee State FFA Officers explain what it was like to be selected, and why they're excited to serve over the next year.
Protecting the Herd
Orders are in place now from Tennessee's state veterinarian's office in response to the recent outbreaks of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) confirmed...
FFA Stars In Ag Placement & Ag Business
Hear from the 2024 Tennessee FFA state stars in Ag Placement & Ag business on what it means to them to win this award.
More Soybeans for Tennessee Farmers
No foolin, farmers are set to really get started this week planting their two main crops, corn and soybeans.
New Ford Vehicle for Tennessee Young Farmer
Cumberland County’s Matthew McClanahan is still riding high after his January competition at the American Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Rancher discussion meet where...
New State FFA Officers Selected
Eight new Tennessee State Officers have been selected. New State President, T. Wayne Williams of the Woodbury FFA Chapter, talks about what it means...
Will Kemp Named Star Farmer
Will Kemp of the Chester County FFA Chapter is the 2024 Tennessee FFA Star Farmer. Kemp explains whatbthe award means to him and why...
Stars In Gatlinburg
The 96th Annual Tennessee FFA Convention is underway in Gatlinburg. On Monday several State Star Awards were announced. Thomas Capps has the latest from...
Blue Jackets Back In Gatlinburg
Around 4,000 FFA students from across the state are in Gatlinburg this week for the 96th Tennessee FFA Convention. Current FFA state officers explain...
Ag Day Every Day
We’re closing out the week-long celebration of National Agriculture week, and Tennessee's 7th District congressman Mark Green says we should always be mindful of...
SEC Overreach On Farms
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission have recently proposed greenhouse gas reporting rules for farms across the country. Fortunately that rule has been paused...
Ag Day On the Hill
To Celebrate National Ag Day farmers and lawmakers gathered at the capitol in Nashville for Ag Day on The Hill. The annual event featured...
National Ag Day
Today is National Ag Day. People across the US are pausing to celebrate the industry that feeds us. Tennessee Farm Bureau President Eric Mayberry...
National Ag Week Begins
It's National Ag Week. In Tennessee lawmakers understand the importance of agriculture and why it's important to protect it.
Advocating For Farm Policy
Farmers from across Tennessee advocated for pro agriculture policy at the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville this week. They say it's well worth their...
Three Franklin County Natives Elected as State Officers
New 4-H officers were elected at the Tennessee 4-H Congress. Jadian Keith was elected as Governor, Cali Alonso Speaker of The House, and Speaker...
Farmers Visit Lawmakers In Nashville
Farmers from across Tennessee are in nashville visiting with their lawmakers. They're sharing their needs and issues that they are facing on their farms.
McLerran Wins National Collegiate Discussion Meet
Clay County Native, Ella McLerran, is the 2024 AFBF Collegiate Discussion Meet winner. She won the competition at the AFBF Young Farmers and Ranchers...
Lifetime In Agriculture With A Story to Tell
Dale Woods is the new Warren County Farm Bureau President. He and his wife raise angus beef cattle on their family farm. He says...
New SEC Climate Disclosure Rule a Win for Farmers and Ranchers
The Securities and Exchange Commission recently released its final emissions reporting rule without Scope 3 requirements. Chad Smith has more on the good...
The Dangers of the Job
Farming is no doubt one of if not the most dangerous occupation. And safety should be on the minds of every farmer every day...
Mack Moss Retires From TDA
After more than 38 years as a livestock grader with TDA, Mack Moss is retiring. He reflects on his more than three decades career...
A Few Days Away from Planting
The weather sure has been mild for the past several weeks and there’s no doubt getting into their fields has been on the minds...
Marketing Tennessee Wood Products Around the World
A successful international trade mission recently to India is drawing a lot of interest in one of the Volunteer State’s most important renewable resources,...
Preds Ag Night
A little more than 100 FFA students participated in Preds Ag night. The students who participated got listen to a panel of people with...
A Tennessee Farm (& Gin) Show Like No Other
Hard to believe that the 72nd annual Mid-South Farm and Gin show is upon us once again, but as the calendar turns to March,...
Bill Johnson Recognized by TCC
Bill Johnson has a rich history in Tennessee agriculture. He previously served at President and CEO of Farm Credit Mid-America, and now is a...
Ag Crime Unit Protecting Tennessee’s Most Important Industry
Agriculture is vulnerable to crimes everyday. The Tennessee Agriculture Crime Unit works to protect the industry from these crimes. Tennessee Ag Crime Unit, Special...
Ag Research Crucial for our Future
Dr. Hongwei Xin recently addressed participants at the Tennessee Young Leaders Conference on the importance of Ag Research.
FFA Legislative Breakfast
Tennessee FFA students wrapped up National FFA Week by meeting their lawmakers at the FFA Legislative Breakfast. Students who participated got the unique opportunity...
Phillip Berry Receives Kubota Tractor
Phillip Berry of Wayne County received his Kubota Tractor for finishing second in the Tennessee YF&R Achievement Competition. Berry gets to use the tractor...
Pick TN Conference
Around 700 farmers of all kinds recently came to Franklin for the annual Pick TN Conference. The Pick Tn Conference features growers that grow...
Young Leaders Taking Their Place In Agriculture
Each year the Tennessee Farmer Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers along with the Tennessee Council of Cooperatives put on the Young Leaders Conference. The...
Celebrating the Blue and Gold
Its national FFA week and here in Tennessee that means for the 8-member state officer team, they’ll be traveling on their Goodwill Tour from...
The Outlook for Crop Production, Price, and Stocks for 2024
USDA’s annual Ag Outlook Forum presented the Department’s first take on major crop commodities for the coming year. Rod Bain has more on what...
Tennessee Cattlemen Unite As One Voice
The Tennessee Cattlemen's Association recently held their annual meeting. Producers discussed current cattle markets & about policy that is needed to represent them at...
Census Numbers Released
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released the results of the 2022 Census of Agriculture yesterday. This much-anticipated data comes only...
Farm Income Forecasted to Drop 25 Percent in 2024
USDA’s latest Farm Income Forecast shows lower farm income compared to last year. Chad Smith has more on the numbers.
Smith: The Economic Research Service...
UT Ag Night
Tennessee 4-H and FFA students recently attended UT Ag night. The night included a career panel where students got to hear from a variety...
The Big Super Food Day
Super Sunday is just two days away and whether you are pulling for Kansas City or San Francisco in the big game, everyone will...
Low Cattle Inventory Means High Beef Prices
The smallest cattle herd in decades means record beef prices may be on the way to the grocery store soon. Micheal Clements shares...
Ag Stars Gaining Leadership Skills
The West Tennessee Ag Star program has been in place since 2001, helping to develop leadership skills for young agriculturist in the area.
Tax Relief Passes House, Heads to Senate
A tax relief package passed by the House of Representatives this week now heads to the Senate for consideration. Micheal Clements shares more...
Preparing for a New Grain & Soybean Season
Grain and soybean farmers in four states took advantage of the opportunity to improve their operations by attending the West Tennessee Grain and Soybean...
Young Entrepreneur Firmly Rooted In Agriculture
John Neely of Cannon County has been involved in agriculture for most of his life. He started showing livestock when he was five, and...
Beagle Brigade On Duty
Protecting US agriculture from foreign diseases and products is very important. A group of about 120 beagles across the country is the first line...
Having A Voice On The National Stage
Policy for the American Farm Bureau is now set for 2024. Out of the 346 voting delegates that participated, 35 of them were from...
Teal Serving the Farm Bureau Women
Valerie Teal of Coffee County was recently elected by her peers to serve as the district III representative on the Tennessee Farm Bureau Women's Leadership Committee.
Getting a Farm Bill Across the Finish Line
For awhile now, it seems all eyes in agriculture have been focused on the new farm bill, and although American Farm Bureau Chief Economist Roger Cryan says the extension Congress passed in December was a relief, it still needs to happen soon.
Helping Farmers Combat Mental Health
During the 105th American Farm Bureau Convention, a group of agriculture organizations announced Togetherall, an online peer support community for agriculture.
Finishing Up Business In Utah
The 2024 American Farm Bureau Convention has come to an end in Salt Lake City Utah. Voting delegates representing all 50 states and Puerto...
Two National Titles Coming Home To Tennessee
Two young farmers from Tennessee are bringing home national titles from the American Farm Bureau Convention in Salt Lake City Utah. Matthew McClanahan of...
New Frontiers in Utah
More than 4,500 farmers and ranchers from across the country are gathered in Salt Lake City, Utah this week for the 105th Annual American Farm Bureau Convention.
Wilson County Farmers Selected For AFBF YF&R Committee
James & Bev Flatt have been selected to be on the American Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers National Committee.
Lee Maddox
New Frontiers for Wilson...
A Forest Career
After 33 years with the Tennessee Division of Forestry, David Arnold officially retires as the 9th State Forester.
Farmers Continue To Brave Bitter Cold To Care For Livestock
Bitter cold temperatures continue across Tennessee. With the cold brings long days for farmers with livestock as they work to make sure their animals...
Ensuring Livestock Safety
All across the state, cattle and livestock farmers have been under the gun to work through the frigid conditions to take care of their...
Pork in the Spotlight
The annual Taste of Elegance Event put on by the Tennessee Pork Producers Association shines light on the Pork industry. Thomas Capps explains what...
All About the Bull
Since it began over 50 years ago, the University of Tennessee Bull Development and Evaluation program at the Middle Tennessee Research and Education Center...
Farmers For Soil Health
Dr. Ben West with UT Extension is heading up an initiative called Farmers For Soil Health. the goal of the initiative is to help...
Artificial Intelligence Here To Stay
Artificial Intelligence is the hot topic now days. The advancement in technology is beginning to impact almost all facets of society, including agriculture. Steven...
Congress Back With Big To Do List
Congress is back from the holiday break, and has a lot to do. Congressman John Rose details a few of the big items that...
Ag Industry Partners Come Together
Each year people from all across the ag industry in Tennessee come together for the Ag Industry Partners Meeting. The meeting allows everyone to...
Tennessee Legislative Session Set To Begin
The 113th Tennessee General Assembly is set to begin their second legislative session next week. Tennessee Farm Bureau Public Policy Division Director gives us...
McClanahan Prepares For National Discussion Meet
Matthew McClanahan recently won the Tennessee Young Farmers and Ranchers State Discussion Meet. McClanahan says it’s an honor to win the state competition and...
New Farm Bill a Priority in 2024
2024 will be an important year for America’s farmers and ranchers. Micheal Clements tells us the American Farm Bureau Federation is focused on...
Wilson County Farmers Selected For AFBF YF&R Committee
James & Bev Flatt have been selected to be on the American Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers National Committee.
Lee Maddox
New Frontiers for Wilson...
Decline In Ag Exports For 2024
For the first time in many years we saw a decline in ag exports to foreign countries in 2023. Dr. Andrew Muhammad with UTIA...
A Look Back At Agriculture In 2023
As 2023 comes to an end Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture, Charlie Hatcher is taking a look at how agriculture fared in 2023, and looking...
Artificial Intelligence In Agriculture
Dr. Lynne Parker is leading a new initiative at the University of Tennessee focusing on artificial intelligence. Parker believes AI can play a major...
State Comptroller Jason Comptroller
Tennessee Comptroller, Jason Comptroller, recently addressed farmers at the Tennessee Farm Bureau Convention. He says he wants to make sure farmers know they are...
UT Farm Management Helping Producers
UT's Farm Management program is helping farming operations grow and succeed for generations to come. Amy Beckham has more.
Amy Beckham
UT farm management helping producers....
Christmas Time in Tennessee
It's Christmas time in Tennessee, and folks across the volunteer state are celebrating with family and friends. Merry Christmas from all of us here...
Time to Renew Ag Exemption Cards
The Tennessee Department of Revenue is reminding all agricultural professionals, producers and any others who are agricultural exemption holders that they must verify their exemption with the department by December 31 of this year to keep buying certain agricultural items tax-free.
Getting Ag In The Classroom Books In Kids Hands
Cumberland County High School Senior Leilah Crawford raised $14 thousand to purchase ag in the classroom books for every pre-K through third grader in...
Groves Elected To Farm Bureau Women’s Committee
Dawn Groves is the newest member of the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation State Women's Committee. Groves replaces Faye Coble who has served on the...
Rural Votes Matter
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett is reminding rural Tennesseans that their vote matters and that they should practice their right to vote.
All in the Family
The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued its 2023 Farms and Ranches at a Glance Report. Chad Smith has more on what it says about American...
Vilsack Participates In Tennessee Town Hall
US Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, was recently in Tennessee participating in a town hall hosted by RFD TV. Vilsack laid out the Biden...
Last Push To Bring Broadband To All Of Tennessee
There have been lots of great strides made in bringing broadband to all of Tennessee, but there are still around 135,000 homes that still...
McClanahan Prepares For National Discussion Meet
Matthew McClanahan recently won the Tennessee Young Farmers and Ranchers State Discussion Meet. McClanahan says it's an honor to win the state competition and...
Ag Exports Down for 2023, USDA Says
The latest trade outlook from the Department of Agriculture forecasts less exports and more imports in 2024. Micheal Clements shares more.
Clements: The Department of...
Icey Tech CEO Focused On Agriculture & Gold Star Families
Patrick Mudge has lived a life of service and tragedy. After serving in the military he lost a friend in the line of duty....
Robert Hill Elected YF&R State Chair
Lauderdale County farmer Robert Hill is the new Tennessee Young Farmers and Ranchers State Committee Chair. Hill was elected to the position at the...
Littleton Voted To Farm Bureau State Board
Gibson County native todd Littleton has been elected to one of the three Director at Large positions on the Tennessee Farm Bureau State Board...
Voting Delegates Set 2024 Policy
255 voting delegates representing all 95 Tennessee Counties voted on and adopted Tennessee Farm Bureau Policy for 2024. A few of the voting delegates...
Gov. Bill Lee Addresses Tennessee Farm Bureau Convention
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee addressed all 251 voting delegates at the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation 102nd annual meeting. He promised to continue fighting for...
Farm Leaders Gather for Farm Bureau Convention
For 102 years, farmers from across Tennessee have been gathering each year to celebrate the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation.
USDA’s Farm Income Forecast Shows a Drop in 2023 Income
The USDA’s November Farm Income Forecast shows a drop in income from last year. Chad Smith has more on the numbers.
Smith: The USDA’s latest...
Beef Herd Contraction Continues as Feedlot Placements Increase
Beef Herds continue to shrink across the country, but the number of cattle at feedlots is increasing. Gary Crawford explains why this is happening.
A New USDA Food Price Forecast for 2023
How much more than last year will shoppers end up paying for food this year? Gary Crawford explains why we're seeing some relief at...