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USDA and the livestock industry are among partners in efforts to keep foreign animal disease threats out of our borders, with strategies such as detector dogs at U.S. airports and port facilities.Nov 27, 2018
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This week corn farmers in Tennessee will have the opportunity to vote for a corn checkoff.Nov 26, 2018
The Push for a Corn Checkoff
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Debbie Ball, TDA’s Agricultural Business Development Consultant for Pick Tennessee Products, advises consumers to use the Pick Tennessee Products website or the Pick Tennessee mobile app for all local shopping needs this holiday weekend.Nov 23, 2018
Supporting Local Businesses
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Farmers statewide are thankful for the Thanksgiving holiday and the blessings of their profession.Nov 22, 2018
Thanksgiving on the Farm
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Last week Tennessee recognized Agriculture Literacy Week where several folks took time to visit local schools and read agriculturally themed books to students.Nov 21, 2018
Agriculture Literacy
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This time of year at Thanksgiving, the past couple of years anyway, Tennessee row crop farmers had completed most of their harvest. But no doubt a different situation this year.Nov 19, 2018
Harvest Still Lingers
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The average cost of a traditional Thanksgiving meal for ten is down again according to the American Farm Bureau’s 33rd annual survey.Nov 15, 2018
A True Value for Thanksgiving Meal
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There’s a reason the state seal of Tennessee has agriculture prominently displayed, it’s our most important industry.Nov 14, 2018
Our Farms are Our Future
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Now that the 2018 elections are finished, the American Farm Bureau Federation is looking for a new farm bill to pass in the upcoming lame-duck session of Congress. AFBF’s Chad Smith has more.Nov 13, 2018
Farm Bureau Pushes for a New Farm Bill During Lame-Duck Session
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Another challenging year for Tennessee row crop producers as they battle Mother Nature to complete harvest of their fall crops. It’s ending much like it started, pretty wet.Nov 12, 2018
Still Working on Harvest
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It is easy to lose sight of those heroes who have sacrificed years of their life, time with family and friends, and sometimes even more than that. However, remembering, honoring and celebrating these individuals is one of the few things we can do to thank them for their service.Nov 9, 2018
Remembering Our Veterans
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McGavock High School in Nashville is challenging the limitations of urban living and urban education.Nov 8, 2018
Bringing the Farm to Davidson County
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It seems like all we have heard and seen for the last several months have been related to the election…well it is over, we have voted…so what happens now?Nov 7, 2018
The Election is Over…Now What?
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Election day is finally upon us and many farm and rural residents will be casting their ballots in the race for governor and senate in hopes their choice will best represent their interests.Nov 5, 2018