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Since 1818, farmers and now many Americans have come to expect and enjoy the Farmers Almanac. And now the 2026 edition is out and available and packed with offbeat wisdom, tips and hacks and of course its pretty accurate long-range weather forecast.Aug 13, 2025
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Andy Curliss is the Vice President of Strategic Engagement for the National Pork Producers Council. He’s warning farmers that there are influencers with deep pockets that are trying to change our agriculture system in the United States, and not for the better. Curliss says while they pour millions of dollars into their tactics against agriculture, farmers […]Aug 12, 2025
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U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, Stephen Vaden, was in Tennessee Friday addressing Tennessee farmers at the Tennessee Farm Bureau County Presidents Conference. Vaden updated on some of the things the Trump administration is doing to boost American agriculture & how he’s fighting for them daily at USDA.Aug 11, 2025
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It’s often said that farmers need to tell their story to better inform the public about where their food comes from. Dr. Ben West with UT Extension specializes in strategic communication and is spending time with county farm bureau leaders, teaching them new approaches to leading at the grassroots level and being better communicators.Aug 8, 2025
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Patrick Jaynes is the new Tennessee State Director for USDA Rural Development. Jaynes describes what it means to him to serve in this role and how he’s using his background of growing up in rural Tennessee to help rural Tennesseans.Aug 7, 2025
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Shop Springs Creamery has been opened for about about six years now. Owner Jeffrey Turner explains why they opned the creamery and how it’s adding value to their family dairy.Aug 6, 2025
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Growing up on the farm in Western Kentucky, Darwin Newton has always been close to the land, and throughout his storied professional career that spans over 60 years, its been specifically all about the soil. And this week he was honored as newest member of the Southeast Region Conservation Hall of Fame.Aug 5, 2025
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This is National Farmers Market Week with celebrations in Washington DC and Nashville.Aug 4, 2025
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A flurry of recent trade agreements and frameworks have been announced by the Trump administration. Chad Smith has more on what this means for American agriculture.Aug 1, 2025
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Tennessee Agriculture & Forestry Program has been in West Tennessee this week touring farming operations in the region. A couple of the participants describe what it’s been like seeing different aspects of agriculture and how the program has benefited them greatly.Jul 31, 2025
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Farmers from across Tennessee are gathering in their communities for policy development meetings. Put on by the Tennessee Farm Bureau, these meetings give farmers a chance to voice their concern on issues facing them and the entire agriculture industry.Jul 30, 2025
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Lance Pekus has the title of both rancher and worldwide ninja warrior competitor. He’s been on the NBC TV show American Ninja Warrior for about ten years now and continues to ranch with his wife and kids in Idaho. Pekus shares how his platform through Ninja warrior has allowed him to be a strong voice for […]Jul 29, 2025
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Emily Ivey of Loudon County is the 2025 Tennessee Young Farmers and Ranchers Environmental Stewardship Award Winner. Ivey explains what environmental practices she is implementing on her farm and how it’s helping produce a better end product while also preserving the farm for another generation.Jul 28, 2025
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The landscape of potential tariffs continues to shift. Chad Smith has the latest on implementation postponements as well as new threats.Jul 25, 2025