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For the 5th year the five Star winners of the year for the FFA have taken a tour across Tennessee to meet with industry partners and sponsors, visit farms and other FFA members. Tennessee FFA AssociationJun 7, 2019
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National forests and grasslands provide excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation enthusiasts to go fishing and boating, especially during National Fishing and Boating Week. Rod Bain reports. To learn more about activities going on throughout the week, visit the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.Jun 5, 2019
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This week Farm Bureau commodity staff members from around the Southeast will gather in Memphis, Tennessee to learn about issues facing the industry and also a little about our agriculture. Whitney Perkins, commodity specialist with Virginia Farm Bureau, is looking forward to the week.Jun 4, 2019
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In Tennessee, we’re spending the month of June promoting and consuming milk. To learn more about June Dairy Month, visit the Dairy Alliance.Jun 3, 2019
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June is Dairy Month in Tennessee and it was kicked off at Battle Mountain Farm with a big crowd of industry leaders, 4-Hers and dairy farmers celebrating that important industry.May 31, 2019
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The American Farm Bureau Federation says the new trade aid package for farmers is needed, but wants to see trade agreements finalized to quickly open markets. Micheal Clements has more.May 30, 2019
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Dairy is an important part of a well-balanced diet and Tennessee’s agricultural economy, but as we know, dairies are currently struggling. Dr. Jeffery Bewley, dairy specialist at Alltech, mentions their role in increasing dairy profitability at the Lean Business Strategies workshop. Learn more about Alltech here.May 29, 2019
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It’s summertime and for Tennessee 4-H students, that means it’s about time for summer 4-H camp. More info on 4-H and Summer CampsMay 28, 2019
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Memorial Day is an opportunity to remember and honor those that gave the ultimate sacrifice defending our country, and many friends and families celebrate around the grill. Beef. It’s what’s for dinner.May 27, 2019
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American farmers are suffering from ongoing trade disputes between the U.S. and China. Chad Smith has more. View the full story here.May 23, 2019
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Jeffery and Elizabeth Turner of Wilson County are hoping their efforts to expand their dairy operation will soon pay off. Close to 100 friends, family and city, county and state officials attended their ground breaking ceremony on the farm this week where they plan to open Shop Springs Creamery by September. As we prepare for […]May 22, 2019
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The U.S. has reached an agreement with Canada and Mexico to remove the steel and aluminum tariffs, and Canada and Mexico will remove their retaliatory tariffs on ag products. (Farm Bureau statement on lifting agricultural tariffs)May 21, 2019
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Tennessee farmers produce a lot of hay each year, and May is one of the prime months for production. USDA NASS TN Field OfficeMay 20, 2019
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May is National Mental Health Month, and a new survey commissioned by the American Farm Bureau Federation reveals how farmers are holding up against a wide range of challenges. Chad Smith has the story.May 16, 2019