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High school students from across the state had the opportunity to attend an agricultural career panel as part of Ag Night at the University of Tennessee.Feb 22, 2019
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It’s National FFA Week and that means the Tennessee FFA state officers are celebrating by traveling across the state during their annual Goodwill Tour.Feb 21, 2019
FFA Travels the Volunteer State
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The wet, cold and muddy conditions seem almost too extreme this year for our cattle farmers.Feb 20, 2019
Up to Here in Mud
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U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue was back in Tennessee attending the National Wild Turkey Federation’s annual meeting and talking about the strong connection of farmers and wildlife.Feb 19, 2019
Connecting Farms to Wildlife
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Tennessee wildlife officials gave updates this week to state lawmakers about the situation in Southwest Tennessee where Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has now been confirmed in at least 183 deer in three counties.Feb 15, 2019
A Growing Threat to the Deer Population
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It may be odd to many, but most of us should have an easier time filing our taxes this year.Feb 13, 2019
Preparing Your Tax Returns
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Tennessee Livestock Producers is Tennessee Farm Bureau’s oldest service company, started in 1932 as a marketing cooperative.Feb 12, 2019
Adding Value to Tennessee Cattle
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The most recent monthly jobs report showed an employment gain around the country. That’s good news for the entire economy, including agriculture. Chad Smith has more.Feb 11, 2019
U.S. Jobs Report Shows Continued Growth, Good for Agriculture
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Recently, long-time Senator Pat Roberts, who is chairman of the Senate Ag Committee, told Farm Bureau leaders that he hopes his colleagues can work closer together on the issues facing America, much like they did on passing a Farm Bill.Feb 8, 2019
Farm Bill Example
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Dairy farmers across Tennessee and the country are experiencing tough times.Feb 7, 2019
Dairy Farmers Fighting Strong
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Some characteristics of family farms from an economic and commodity perspective are part of the focus of an annual USDA report. Rod Bain tells us more.Feb 6, 2019
A Snapshot of Our Farms
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Abigail McConnell of the Munford FFA Chapter is excited about her trip this summer with a program called “Go FFA.”Feb 5, 2019
FFA Traveling Far and Wide
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The American Farm Bureau Federation says legislation introduced by a U.S. Representative from California would start a dialogue on Capitol Hill about agriculture labor issues.Feb 1, 2019
Securing Ag Labor
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Tennessee and American farmers were pleased that Congress approved a new Farm Bill just before Christmas, but a lot of time lost on the part of USDA in implementing the new law because of the partial government shutdown.Jan 31, 2019