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TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY HELD GRAND OPENING CEREMONIES FOR THREE NEW BUILDINGS, INCLUDING THE CENTERPIECE, AN 8 MILLION DOLLAR BIOTECH FACILITY.Sep 24, 2014
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A grassroots effort of farmers and ranchers helped push the U.S. House to move forward with a vote to block the Environmental Protection Agency’s Waters of the U.S. proposalSep 24, 2014
House Vote Sends Strong Message to Administration
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Fortunately for beef producers the dreaded and expected consumer “push-back” due to high prices has not materialized.Sep 15, 2014
Beef still has Strong Demand
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State lawmakers competed in the annual Legislative Showmanship at the Tenn. State Fair.Sep 15, 2014
Legislative Showmanship
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The House of Representatives voted this week in favor of H.R. 5078 the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014.Sep 11, 2014
Congress Stands with Farmers on Ditch the Rule
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Tennessee’s corn harvest is off to a slow start compared to the 5-year average, but yield prospects are looking really good for some.Sep 11, 2014
Corn Harvest starting off Slow
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The Farmers’ Almanac has realeased its new 2015 edition and with it another cold winter forecast.Sep 11, 2014
Winter Forecast
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TDA Commissioner Julius Johnson discusses the advancements in technology and how its impacting farmers and agriculture.Sep 11, 2014
Farmers and Modern Technology
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Rep. Diane Black, TN-6th, met with area Farm Bureau leaders in Lebanon to discuss ag and rural issues during the August recess of Congress.Sep 11, 2014
Rep. Black meets with Farm Leaders
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LET THE GOOD TIMES GROW IS THE THEME FOR THE TENNESSEE STATE FAIR THIS YEAR AND IT IS CELEBRATING MORE THAN 100 YEARS OF EXISTENCE.Sep 8, 2014
State Fair
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If you are a farmer, there are encouraging areas when it comes to the farm income forecast for 2014.Sep 8, 2014
Income Forecast for Farmers
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School lunches are becoming more nutritous and the same should be done for those packing their kids’ lunches.Sep 2, 2014
Packing a Nutritious School Lunch
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EXPERTS SAY IF YOU DON’T WANT YOUR WEEKEND COOKOUT TO MAKE PEOPLE SICK, YOU HAVE TO PLAN AHEAD FOR SAFETY.Sep 2, 2014
Picnic Safety
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Tennessee’s cotton farmers have been concerned for most of the summer in not having enough heat units, but the past few weeks have helped ease those concerns.Sep 2, 2014