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Each year the Tennessee Farmer Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers along with the Tennessee Council of Cooperatives put on the Young Leaders Conference. The conference is focused on giving young leaders a place to come together to learn about the latest issues in agriculture to network with each other.Feb 20, 2024
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Its national FFA week and here in Tennessee that means for the 8-member state officer team, they’ll be traveling on their Goodwill Tour from one end of the state to the other thanking their supporters, making tours of the ag industry and visiting with fellow FFA members.Feb 19, 2024
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USDA’s annual Ag Outlook Forum presented the Department’s first take on major crop commodities for the coming year. Rod Bain has more on what the report says and what it means for farmers.Feb 16, 2024
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The Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association recently held their annual meeting. Producers discussed current cattle markets & about policy that is needed to represent them at the legislature.Feb 15, 2024
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released the results of the 2022 Census of Agriculture yesterday. This much-anticipated data comes only every five years.Feb 14, 2024
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USDA’s latest Farm Income Forecast shows lower farm income compared to last year. Chad Smith has more on the numbers. Smith: The Economic Research Service forecasts that farm income will decrease by 25 percent in 2024. Danny Munch, an economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, discusses what the report says about the farm economy. Munch: It measures net farm […]Feb 13, 2024
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Tennessee 4-H and FFA students recently attended UT Ag night. The night included a career panel where students got to hear from a variety of people with different types of jobs in the ag industry. They also got to watch the UT men’s basketball team take on LSU.Feb 12, 2024
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Super Sunday is just two days away and whether you are pulling for Kansas City or San Francisco in the big game, everyone will agree on enjoying a lot of good food. Besides thanksgiving, it’s the biggest day of the year for food consumption.Feb 9, 2024
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The smallest cattle herd in decades means record beef prices may be on the way to the grocery store soon. Micheal Clements shares more on what this means for farmers and ranchers. Clements: USDA’s biannual Cattle Inventory report shows the nation’s cattle herd at 87.2 million head, down roughly two percent from last year and the lowest herd size […]Feb 8, 2024
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The West Tennessee Ag Star program has been in place since 2001, helping to develop leadership skills for young agriculturist in the area.Feb 7, 2024
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A tax relief package passed by the House of Representatives this week now heads to the Senate for consideration. Micheal Clements shares more on what’s included for farmers and ranchers. Clements: The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act restores tax provisions left out of the 2017 tax reform efforts. American Farm Bureau Federation Government Affairs Director […]Feb 6, 2024
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Grain and soybean farmers in four states took advantage of the opportunity to improve their operations by attending the West Tennessee Grain and Soybean Producers Conference yesterday in Dyersburg.Feb 2, 2024
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John Neely of Cannon County has been involved in agriculture for most of his life. He started showing livestock when he was five, and most recently was named the 2023 National Proficiency Winner in Swine Production. Now the 20 year old Neely is venturing into the livestock business joining his father in continuing Neely Livestock. […]Feb 1, 2024
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Protecting US agriculture from foreign diseases and products is very important. A group of about 120 beagles across the country is the first line of defense from these types of dangers to agriculture. Thomas Capps has more. Thomas Capps Man’s best friend protecting US agriculture. Hello and welcome to Tennessee Home and Farm Radio, I’m […]Jan 31, 2024