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In the past few years, the TN sheep industry has taken off, with no sign of declining any time soon.Aug 23, 2012
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With the effects of this year’s drought, west Tennessee is receiving much-needed help from the NRCS. The organization is providing $16 million in aide to several states, including Tennessee.Aug 22, 2012
Drought Relief Assistance from NRCS
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Students heading to school this fall will see menu changes in the cafeteria, due to new government guidelines for nutrition in schools. Some of the changes include a reduction in sodium, a maximum amount of calories that can be served and more consumption of fruits and vegetables.Aug 21, 2012
Changes in School Meals
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The current drought is affecting some of the nation’s major waterways, like the Mississippi river, which are used heavily for agricultural import and export transportation. This could increase costs and time of moving products on the river.Aug 20, 2012
Drought Hurting Barge Traffic
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Primaries are through in the state and election campagins are heating up for that all important November election day – and the farmers voice needs to heard at those elections now more than ever.Aug 19, 2012
Farm Voices Need to be Heard this Election Season
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Coops are in integral part of rural America, and as a farmer, it’s becoming more important than ever to stay active in your local coop.Aug 16, 2012
Rural Coops an Important Part of Our Nation
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Farms are some of the most environmentally friendly people you will ever meet, making their land and surroundings better for generations to come.Aug 15, 2012
Agriculture and the Environment Go Hand-in-Hand
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As you travel the roadways of Tennessee this fall season, beware of tractors and combines who will be sharing the road with you on their way to the fields.Aug 14, 2012
Farm Safety During Harvest Season
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Widespread heat and drought reflected in USDA’s crop reportAug 13, 2012
Drought Has Lasting Effect
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Widespread heat and drought across the U.S. is reflected in the August Crop Production Reports.Aug 13, 2012
Drought Has Lasting Effect
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Harvest of this year’s crop has already begun in West Tennessee, earlier than anyone can ever remember.Aug 12, 2012
Early Harvest
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Farmers across the state gathered in Middle Tennessee to get updated on current farm issues and networking with others with similar interests.Aug 9, 2012
72nd TN Farm Bureau Presidents Conference
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With Congress now into their August Recess, Tennessee and American famers are hoping to get a message to lawmakers that they need a Farm Bill passed this year.Aug 8, 2012
Farmers Getting Their Message Out
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Before they went home for their August recess, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on Disaster Assistance for livestock producers. American Farm Bureau Policy Specialist Dale Moore talks about what impact that might have on the Farm Bill.Aug 7, 2012