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The American Farm Bureau COnvention is well underway in San Antonio, Texas. Farmers from across the country are there uniting as one voice and to set 2025 policy.Jan 27, 2025
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A group of Tennessee Farmers traveled to South Texas to tour the southern border and hear from border patrol agents about the ongoing challenges they face down there.Jan 24, 2025
Tennessee Farmers Tour Southern Border
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Tennessee’s multi-million dollar cattle industry has been a bright spot in the ag economy of late, and this weekend the Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association is holding their 40th Annual Convention and Trade Show in Murfreesboro.Jan 23, 2025
All About the Cattle
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Farmers and consumers alike should stay tuned to upcoming cattle reports to see what’s on the horizon in terms of price. Chad Smith has more.Jan 22, 2025
The Trends with Beef
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The coldest air of the season is perhaps tougher on you and me than it is on livestock. For some reason, cattle in particular, seem to do ok in these sub-freezing days. But ensuring they have access to feed and water is the job for producers all around the state.Jan 21, 2025
Protecting the Herd
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To say the rest is history of Ruth Henderson McQueen would be quite the understatement. From her time as a 5th grader to an almost three-decade career in UT Extension, there is no doubt 4-H and the land-grant system has made a positive impact on McQueen’s life.Jan 20, 2025
A 4-H Hall of Famer
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Tennessee State lawmakers are working to pass a constitutional amendment that would prohibit the state from enacting a state property tax in the future. State Senator Ferrell Haile details what they’re hoping to accomplish towards making the constitutional amendment a reality this legislative session.Jan 16, 2025
No State Property Tax
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The 114th Tennessee General Assembly Gaveled in for the first time Tuesday. Lawmkaers in the house and senate explain what’s ahead in this legislative session.Jan 15, 2025
114th Tennessee General Assembly Underway
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In its recently published annual economic report to the governor from the University of Tennessee, co-author Dr. Andrew Muhammad says Tennessee’s ag and forestry industry saw more declining numbers last year and unfortunately, the outlook isn’t bright for 2025.Jan 14, 2025
Farmers Hoping for a Better Economy
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Most of the state dealt with snow left behind from the massive system that passed through last Friday. While most stayed indoors and off the roads, farmers didn’t have that luxury.Jan 13, 2025
No Snow Days Off On The Farm
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Christina Slater is a business consultant for the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. One of her main roles is traveling around the world and marketing Tennessee products in other countries. She explains more about what she does and why it’s important for Tennessee farmers.Jan 10, 2025
Tennessee Products Spreading Worldwide
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The new executive director of Tennessee Corn has been announced, Amy Brundige McNeil takes over for their retiring Carol Reed.Jan 9, 2025
Investing in Tennessee Corn
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Tennessee Ag Industry Partners gathered for their annual meeting in Lebanon. They discussed the latest issues in the ag industry and ways to address them.Jan 8, 2025
Ag Industry Partners Meet
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A slight uptick in H-2A usage for fiscal year 2024 shows that farmers and ranchers must still rely on seasonal workers. Chad Smith has more on the numbers.Jan 7, 2025