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Ag groups in Carter County recently held a dinner for farmers to discuss safety and mental health on the farm. Organizers wanted farmers to leave the night feeling appreciated and for them to know they are not alone.May 8, 2024
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Movement on the farm bill process took place in Washington, D.C. this week. Chad Smith has more on the progress farmers and ranchers have been waiting for. Smith: House Agriculture Committee Chair G.T. Thompson and Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow released overviews of each committee’s version of the new farm bill this week. Joe Gilson, director of government […]May 7, 2024
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USDA’s Animal Health and Plant Inspection Service just released a new rule that could possibly decimate the Tennessee Walking Horse industry.May 6, 2024
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Groundbreaking on a new poultry research facility happened Thursday at the Middle Tennessee Research Center in Spring Hill. The facility will include four full size broiler houses, and a laboratory. The research effort is a partnership between Tyson and The University of Tennessee.May 3, 2024
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US House Agriculture Chairman, Representative Glenn Thompson, announced his version of a new Farm Bill on Wednesday, and plans to hold a committee vote on it later in May. Meanwhile in the Senate side Senator Debbie Stabenow of Michigan revealed her own version of a new Farm Bill. Rod Bain has more on how this […]May 2, 2024
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Chad Smith has more on ways to help someone struggling with their mental health in farm country. Smith: Studies show that farmer suicide rates are several times higher than the national average. Jessica Cabrera, managing director of member engagement with the American Farm Bureau Federation, says mental health among farmers and ranchers is […]May 1, 2024
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For 76 years Tennessee Farm Bureau Women have been coming together for their annual Women’s Leadership Conference to strengthen their knowledge and effort in promoting agriculture. This past weekend they gathered in Lebanon and as state Women’s Chair, Brenda Baker, explains there’s a heavy emphasis on bring women of all ages to the table.Apr 30, 2024
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Tennessee Farm Bureau President Eric Mayberry recently spoke at the Maury County Farm City Breakfast. He addressed the growing concern of losing farmland across the state, and the reality of learning to grow more food with less land.Apr 29, 2024
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Graduation day is quickly approaching, and there are several positions in the ag industry that needs filled. The interim Dean of the Herbert College of Agriculture discusses their efforts to train students to fill those positions.Apr 26, 2024
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USDA put out a new order mandating that all dairy cattle be tested for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza before interstate movement. This comes as eight states have reported cases of dairy cattle having Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Rod Bain explains more about the new order.Apr 25, 2024
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A month after Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza was discovered in dairy cattle, the risk to humans remains low. Chad Smith tells us the impact of the illness has been minimal. Smith: The last couple of years have seen outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the spring and fall as temperatures change. However, this year has […]Apr 24, 2024
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The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine has announced its next dean, Dr. Paul Plummer, a graduate of the Vet school in 2000.Apr 23, 2024
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Farmers are the original Caretakers of planet earth. On this Earth Day that’s still the case. New data from EPA proves that Farmers work hard everyday to protect and preserve the earth.Apr 22, 2024
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With spring comes warmer weather, and berry picking. The first berry ready for picking in Tennessee this time of year are strawberries. As Denton Parkins of Green Acres Farm explains strawberry picking has come a bit early this year in Volunteer State.Apr 19, 2024