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There are already lots of decorations out for the fall harvest season and many U.S. pumpkin farmers are anticipating a bumper crop.Sep 18, 2012
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Another change in the weather this week as we approach the beginning of fall…with that change come two factors that determine the leaves on trees and plants that change color AND when this phenomenon can be seen.Sep 17, 2012
The Factors Behind Fall Color Change
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Safety on the farm is important to everyone, and there are some basic steps you can do to ensure your farm is safe.Sep 16, 2012
National Farm Safety Week
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Grassroots was seen at its finest in our nation’s captiol recently when farmers from across the nation gathered to make sure their voices where heard on the Farm Bill.Sep 13, 2012
Farmers Rally for a Farm Bill Now
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The Tennessee State Fair is going on this week and the past several years it has been the site of the state’s largest Ag in the Classroom.Sep 12, 2012
State’s Largest Classroom for Agriculture
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Low water levels on Mississippi River are slowing cargo up and down the nation’s most important waterway.Sep 6, 2012
Concerns Over Low Water on Mighty Mississippi
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The West Nile Virus outbreak is due in part to an increase in mosquitoes. USDA’S Rod Bain has the story.Sep 5, 2012
West Nile Virus
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Income prospects for the farm sector are looking much better than they did only six months ago. Gary Crawford has the latest USDA income forecast.Sep 4, 2012
Record Net Farm Income Projected
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Farmers in Tennessee and nationwide are hoping to end the federal inheritance tax, also known as the “death tax” on family-owned farms.Sep 3, 2012
Farmers Urging Congress to End Estate Taxes
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When traveling this holiday season, plan ahead for perishable food safety with multiple coolers, ice, and gel packs.Sep 2, 2012
Holiday Food Safety
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Genuine interest and diversity of careers in the agribusiness industry are helping to boost MTSU’s agriculture program, along with university investments like new dairy and equine facilities.Aug 30, 2012
MTSU’s Ag Program Still Growing
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The most recent edition of the Farmers Almanac predicts this year’s winter will be wet and chilly with a possible frost before Christmas and snow in January.Aug 29, 2012
Farmers Almanac Weather Predictions
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The new maximum calorie requirements in the school lunch program are leaving some kids hungry, specifically junior high and high schoolers who are active in after-school sports programs.Aug 27, 2012
Concerns Over New School Lunch Menu
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Aggressive black vultures that hunt on calves are becoming a major problem for Tennessee’s livestock producers.Aug 26, 2012