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The House Agriculture Committee held a mark-up session for the farm bill Thursday. Micheal Clements shares more on the future of the legislation. Clements: Lawmakers in the House of Representatives began the first major steps to reaching the finish line for a new farm bill. However, Joe Gilson, American Farm Bureau Federation Government Affairs Director, says the bill […]May 28, 2024
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On this Memorial Day as we celebrate with family and friend it’s important to always remember those men and women that paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. Lee Maddox: The Sacrifice for Freedom: Welcome and Hello again everyone for Tennessee Home and Farm Radio. I’m Lee Maddox Joe Alexander: The fallen soldiers reside in American flag […]May 27, 2024
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Memorial Day is often referred to as the unofficial start to summer, and grilling season. Valerie Bass with the Tennessee Beef Industry Council explains why beef is always a great option for grilling, and where you can resources to get the best results.May 24, 2024
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The new Tennessee Farm Bureau Centennial Pavilion is officially open at the Tennessee FFA’s Camp Clements. Thomas Capps has more on the impact the building will have on campers.May 23, 2024
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Parts of Tennessee are seeing large numbers of cicadas. This type of cicada only comes out every 13 years and let’s their presence be known by swarming tree trunks and their loud chatter. As Dr. Midula Gireesh explains though they’re harmless.May 22, 2024
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It was 2018 when congress approved the last farm bill. The legislation that guides our nation’s farm policy is expected to be approved every five years, but currently because of mainly politics, we’re operating off of an extension that congress approved last year.May 21, 2024
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Lawmakers in both the House and Senate focused on the Biden administration’s trade agenda for 2024. Micheal Clements says farmers and ranchers would like to see a more aggressive approach to opening up markets to American agriculture. Clements: The Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee held annual hearings this week regarding the president’s […]May 20, 2024
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Nominations are open for the 2025 Farm Dog of the Year contest. Chad Smith has more on the award that comes with cash prizes and bragging rights. Smith: The American Farm Bureau Federation’s seventh annual Farm Dog of the Year contest, co-sponsored by Nestlé Purina PetCare, celebrates farm dogs and the many ways they support farmers and ranchers. […]May 17, 2024
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The US House and Senate put out different versions of proposed Farm Bill’s. Rod Bain has more on if either of these dueling proposals has a chance of passing before the end of the year.May 16, 2024
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Rep. Rusty Grills, Newbern, helps to secure funding for road repair to vital transportation outlet for grain farmers.May 15, 2024
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Greene County’s Reese Ottinger is on a mission to build a barn at her South Greene High School to help her ag program and achieve a Gold Award in Girl Scouts.May 14, 2024
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Some folks might not think of turfgrass or sod as part of agriculture, but it’s a really big program at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.May 13, 2024
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Those devastating storms that crossed the state on Wednesday have had dramatic impacts to many Tennesseans with the loss of life and property. And for our farms in the path, its now a matter of assessing the damage and trying to build back.May 10, 2024
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With the Strawberry Festival coming up in Portland children’s author, Shannon Anderson, came to an elementary school and read her book called “I Like Strawberries.” The book is a fun way to introduce kids to agriculture.May 9, 2024