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Everyone is feeling the pressure of higher fuel prices, especially since the start of the conflict in Iran, but along with fuel, you can add the rising cost of fertilizer that our farmers are dealing with. And this week, the U.S. Senate Ag Committee held a full hearing on the issue with several industry representatives […]May 13, 2026
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James “Bubba” Roberson grew up on the farm in Wayne County and after retiring from a structural engineering career, he’s now back on the farm in Fayette County where he and his family are earning a name for themselves called the Fancy Cow.May 12, 2026
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Kenneth and Sandra Bracy take great pride in their family’s farming legacy. They raised their two children on their farm along the Tennessee–Kentucky state line in Robertson County. Their son, Jason, followed in their footsteps, returning home to continue the family operation. In 2010, Jason died by suicide. Now, Kenneth and Sandra share his story […]May 11, 2026
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We all know what this Sunday is, or most of us should know that its Mother’s Day. And Grainger County’s Zalen Williams says he knows all too well what time of year it is because that’s when his business is blooming.May 8, 2026
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The challenges facing farmers and ranchers can take a toll on mental health and well-being. Chad Smith has more on how to weather the storm.May 7, 2026
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Communities across Tennessee are facing the challenge of managing rapid growth while also protecting valuable farmland. Josh Suddath, Executive Director of the University of Tennessee Center for Local Government, is working to support these communities by providing guidance and resources to help them plan more effectively for the future.May 6, 2026
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Local primaries are taking place across the state today, as 52 of Tennessee’s 95 counties are holding local primary elections. Tennessee Farm Bureau’s Shelby Vannoy reminds voters of the importance of taking part in all elections.May 5, 2026
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Folks around Wilson County have appreciated long-time servant leader Stratton Bone and now thanks to the folks with the Wilson County and Tennessee State Fair, his legacy lives forever with the renaming of the Made in Tennessee Building to the Stratton Bone Made in Tennessee Building.May 4, 2026
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The Farm Bill passed the United States House of Representatives on Thursday in a 224–200 vote. Tennessee Farm Bureau President Eric Mayberry explains why this is a significant win for farmers and what comes next to get it across the finish line.May 1, 2026
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Farmers are feeling the pinch from sky-high fertilizer prices amid the conflict in Iran. Dr. Andrew Muhammad with UT Extension breaks down the latest developments in the fertilizer trade and explains why these elevated prices are likely to stick around, at least in the short term.Apr 30, 2026
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Farm Bureau is working to push the farm bill across the finish line in the House of Representatives. Chad Smith has more on why the time for passage is now.Apr 29, 2026
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Strawberry season is in full swing at Aubie Smith Farms in Ooltewah, TN, where crowds are lining up for fresh-picked buckets of berries. With nearly 17 acres of strawberries, Aubie is bringing the harvest straight from the field to consumers.Apr 28, 2026
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The money set aside for the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program has almost been entirely delivered, and Chad Smith has the details on where that money went.Apr 27, 2026
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Farmers are feeling the pinch from sky-high fertilizer prices amid the conflict in Iran. Dr. Andrew Muhammad with UT Extension breaks down the latest developments in the fertilizer trade and explains why these elevated prices are likely to stick around, at least in the short term.Apr 24, 2026