Tennessee Home & Farm Radio

Farmers Almanac editor Pete Geiger gives his Winter and Spring weather predictions.

Dec 20, 2012

Winter Forecast

TN Christmas tree farmers have had a pretty good year so far with sales even though many are still feeling the effects fo the slow economy and others have had to deal with drought issues.

Dec 20, 2012

A Pretty Good Year for TN Christmas Tree Farmers

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The EPA has kept its word about farm dust regulations. and that’s a big relief for a lot of farmers and ranchers.

Dec 20, 2012

EPA Pledges no new Farm Dust Regulations

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Christmas is upon us but it’s not too late to find that perfect gift straight from a Tennessee farm.

Dec 20, 2012

Pick TN Products for Christmas

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After a banner season in 2011, Christmas tree farmers are taking actions to help even more of us buy a real tree this year.

Dec 20, 2012

Real Christmas Trees Gain Popularity

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Buying local isn’t just a seasonal thing. You can still purchase items at many local farmers markets or direct off the farm during cold weather months.

Dec 13, 2012

Think about your favorite holiday traditions. There’s a good chance that at least one of them involves food. American Farm Bureau economist John Anderson says that’s a nice boost for livestock farmers who have been paying big bucks for animal feed.

Dec 13, 2012

Holiday Traditions Offer Boost to Livestock Farmers

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THIS YEAR’S DEVASTATING DROUGHT AND THE ANTIQUATED LOCKS AND DAMS ALONG THE MISS. RIVER HAVE CREATED BARGE TRAFFIC PROBLEMS FOR SOME TIME AND NOW B/C OF THE ANNUAL PLAN OF THE ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS TO REDUCE AND EVENTUALLY SHUT OFF FLOW OF THE RIVER THIS TIME OF YEAR, THERE’S GREAT CONCERN OF THE […]

Dec 13, 2012

Mississippi River Vital to Economy

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The world’s biggest user of petroleum wants to diversify its fuel options. American Farm Bureau energy specialist Andrew Walmsley talks about why that’s good for national security and the U.S. economy in this story from AFBF’s Johnna Miller.

Dec 13, 2012

Biofuels Important to Military

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Gov. Bill Haslam spoke to the voting delegates at the Tennessee Farm Bureau convention and told the group he wants to see the Ag economy double in ten years.

Dec 7, 2012