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At one time, nearly 60 million bison roamed across the United States. By the late 1880s, that number had shrunk to fewer than a thousand. Thanks to conservation and recovery efforts, the bison population in the United States has now grown to around 500,000. Eddie Gaw of Lazy G Ranch in Cookeville is one of […]Oct 10, 2025
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As the broader ag economy continues to struggle, row crop farmers face a particularly difficult time. Chad Smith has more on the financial headwinds.Oct 9, 2025
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For several years now the Tennessee Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers program has held a fall educational tour where these young people between the ages of 18 and 35 take a weekend to get together in a particular area of the state to visit and learn more about that area’s ag interest.Oct 8, 2025
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Alyssa Clements of Clay County has been named this year’s Tennessee Young Farmers & Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture Award winner — a recognition that celebrates her passion, perseverance, and deep roots in farming. She opens up about what the award means to her and the driving force behind her commitment to keeping her family farm […]Oct 7, 2025
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Farmers across Tennessee continue harvest as the reality of the agriculture financial crisis sets in. Row farmers in West Tennessee explain why they need financial assistance sooner rather than later.Oct 6, 2025
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As of today, many federal government functions, including those from USDA, are still temporarily suspended. Chad Smith has details on what this means for farmers and ranchers.Oct 3, 2025
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Row crop farmers are facing difficult times. As they harvest the 2025 crop, many are grappling with losses ranging from $150 to $250 per acre. According to new projections from the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA), Tennessee row crop farmers are expected to collectively lose approximately $430 million this year.Oct 2, 2025
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Every day whether its on the farm or at home, the one item, besides food, we’re all dependent on is electricity. And Tennesseans are fortunate right now in that Mike Partin, CEO of the Sequatchie Valley Electric Cooperative, is serving as president of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.Oct 1, 2025
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For nearly 90 years, Ducks Unlimited has been dedicated to conserving and protecting wetlands across the United States. Today, that mission lives on through partnerships with farmers, providing them with valuable resources and support to implement effective conservation practices.Sep 30, 2025
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Several economic headwinds are combining to create a difficult financial environment for some farmers. Chad Smith has more on how farmers are managing in the midst of harvest.Sep 29, 2025
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Gov. Bill Lee has sworn-in Weakley County’s Andy Holt as the Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.Sep 26, 2025
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Practicing farm safety is often taken for granted. For Kary Robinson of Franklin County, however, it’s a deeply personal issue following a close call he experienced while baling straw several years ago. He recalls the terrifying incident and urges others to take farm safety seriously.Sep 25, 2025
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Recent data from the US Department of Agriculture demonstrates the important role small farms play in our food system. Mike Davis has more.Sep 24, 2025
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This week is National Farm Safety & Health Week. It’s a time when the agriculture industry pauses to focus on practicing safety on the farm and reducing accidents. Shelli Rampold with UT Extension shares some ways to stay mindful of farm safety, along with resources Extension offers to learn more.Sep 23, 2025