Regional Winners of Tennessee Farmer of the Year Competition Announced
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture and the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation are pleased to announce the regional winners of the 2026 Tennessee Farmer of the Year competition.
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Farmers Applaud Action to Increase Fertilizer Supplies
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on President Trump’s decision to waive Jones Act regulations for fuel and fertilizer imports coming through America’s ports, as Farm Bureau requested.
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Lt. Gov. McNally Announces Retirement
Lt. Governor Randy McNally of Oak Ridge has announced he will not seek reelection in 2026. His retirement marks the end of a 47-year tenure in the state legislature, serving as leader of the Tennessee Senate since 2017.
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Secretary Rollins Announces $263 Million Food Purchase to Support U.S. Producers and Strengthen America’s Food Supply
USDA announces intent to purchase up to $263 million in dairy and agricultural products from American farmers and producers to distribute to food banks and nutrition assistance programs across the country.
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Is Beef x Dairy Needed in Market Data?
Change is afoot in the U.S. beef supply chain. More dairy cattle seem to be specifically bred to generate a calf to be sold as beef, but so far documentation for the trend is mostly anecdotal.
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Tennessee Business-Policy Alliance Releases Report on Tennessee’s Business Framework
A coalition of Tennessee business organizations today released a new report outlining the policy decisions that have helped make Tennessee one of the top states in the nation for business.
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‘YES ON 2’ Launches to Support Constitutional Amendment to Ban State Property Tax
A coalition that includes the Tennessee Farm Bureau, Tennessee Realtors and Tennessee Chamber of Commerce officially announced today the launch of Yes on 2, the single measure committee to pass a constitutional amendment banning a state property tax.
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Tennessee Farm Bureau Members Take Part in the 107th American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
During the 107th annual meeting of the American Farm Bureau Federation in Anaheim, California, more than 160 Tennessee Farm Bureau members took part in educational sessions, farm tours, a trade show, competitions, networking events and much more.
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Scott Vann Named TFBF Regional Field Director
Scott Vann has been named Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation regional field director for southern Middle Tennessee announced Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Bryan Wright.
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Notice of Public Hearing for Farmland Preservation Act
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) will hold a public rulemaking hearing on proposed rules governing TDA’s new farmland and forestland preservation program known as the Farmland Preservation Act.
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