Kallie Renner Named Assistant Director of Public Policy
Kallie Renner has been named Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation assistant director of public policy announced Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Bryan Wright.
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Planting time across the Volunteer State
Thanks to a warm and dry spring, farmers across the state have been able to get an early start on the 2026 planting season.
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One Dozen Graduates, One Goal: Strengthening Women’s Voices in Agriculture
Twelve farm and ranch women leaders, including Diann Bussell and Haley Brazel from Tennessee, graduated from the spring session of Women’s Communications Boot Camp hosted by the American Farm Bureau Federation.
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114th General Assembly Adjourns Sine Die
On Thursday, April 23, 2026, lawmakers completed their business and adjourned the 114th General Assembly sine die.
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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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