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Advancements in technology, genetics, and cutting-edge practices in the beef industry have allowed farmers to improve the quality of beef they produce and send around the world. All of that require hours of research. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture held their third annual Beef and Forage Field Day at the Middle Tennessee Research […]Sep 26, 2024
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The Environmental Protection Agency has been murky at best in outlining how farmers, builders and landowners should comply with current Waters of the U.S. regulations. Chad Smith has more on the confusion surrounding implementation.Sep 25, 2024
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You might not think about it as a part of agriculture, but forestry products are just as much a part of agriculture as corn, wheat, and soybeans. State Forester, Heather Slayton, reminds us that forestry is a big part of Tennessee’s economy and touches each of us daily.Sep 24, 2024
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For decades studying agriculture has not been an option for students at the University of Memphis. That’s about to change though with the new Institute for Agricultural and Conservation Research and Education, or ACRE as it’s being called. On this episode of Tennessee Home and Farm Radio Thomas Capps explains what the ACRE program is, […]Sep 23, 2024
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Dry conditions have allowed farmers across Tennessee to get an early start on harvest this year. Those same dry conditions though have taken a toll on corn in certain parts of the state. As Thomas Capps explains, some farmers are seeing poor yields while others are seeing above average.Sep 19, 2024
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For more than 40 years, the American Farm Bureau Federation has asked every presidential candidate for their stance on agricultural issues. Chad Smith has more on this year’s responses.Sep 18, 2024
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Cover Crops are not a new thing for farmers in Tennessee, but there is still a lot we’re learning about them and their benefit to soil. A grant program through Agricenter International called, Farmers For Soil Health, is working to incentivise even more farmers to grow cover crops by paying them to grow them. Katie […]Sep 17, 2024
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The Farm and Forest Families of Tennessee and the West Tennessee State Fair hosted a hamburger grill off to kick off the regional fair in Jackson.Sep 16, 2024
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The Nashville Sounds baseball team held Ag Night recently at First Horizon Park. Over 50 FFA members from area chapters attended to take in the ballgame but also tour the facilities and learn more about careers in agriculture from a panel of industry leaders.Sep 13, 2024
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More than 300 groups signed a letter encouraging Congress to pass a new farm bill this year. Chad Smith has more on the industry-wide effort.Sep 12, 2024
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Farmers are encouraged all the time the advocate for the Ag industry. A great way to do that is by talking to media on camera. The Tennessee Farm Bureau recently held a women’s communications boot camp to help teach ladies in agriculture the best practices when being interviewed on camera.Sep 11, 2024
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USDA’s latest Net Farm Income Report painted a concerning picture for the farm economy. Chad Smith has more on the numbers.Sep 10, 2024
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The Tennessee Valley Fair kicked off with the hamburger grill off. Tv station WVLT came out on top as the winners. They describe what it means to take part in such a fun event that highlights agriculture.Sep 9, 2024
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Ryan McCaffery of Sevier County is the 2024 Small Farmer Of The Year. The award was given at the Tennessee State University Small Farm Expo. McCaffery runs a livestock operation on 150 acres, but their big passion on their farm is helping kids who come from crisis situations. McCaffery explains more about their farm, and […]Sep 6, 2024