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Policy for the American Farm Bureau is now set for 2024. Out of the 346 voting delegates that participated, 35 of them were from Tennessee. A few of the voting delegates from Tennessee explain why participating in this means so much to them. Thomas Capps Having a voice on the national stage. Hello and Welcome […]Jan 30, 2024
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Valerie Teal of Coffee County was recently elected by her peers to serve as the district III representative on the Tennessee Farm Bureau Women's Leadership Committee.Jan 29, 2024
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For awhile now, it seems all eyes in agriculture have been focused on the new farm bill, and although American Farm Bureau Chief Economist Roger Cryan says the extension Congress passed in December was a relief, it still needs to happen soon.Jan 26, 2024
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During the 105th American Farm Bureau Convention, a group of agriculture organizations announced Togetherall, an online peer support community for agriculture.Jan 25, 2024
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The 2024 American Farm Bureau Convention has come to an end in Salt Lake City Utah. Voting delegates representing all 50 states and Puerto Rico voted to adopt AFBF policy for 2024 on Tuesday. AFBF President Zippy Duvak explains why forming policy is so important.Jan 24, 2024
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Two young farmers from Tennessee are bringing home national titles from the American Farm Bureau Convention in Salt Lake City Utah. Matthew McClanahan of Cumberland County finished first in the AFBF YF&R Discussion Meet. Justin Hargrove of Benton County finished first in the Excellence in Agriculture competition. Both share what it means to them to […]Jan 23, 2024
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More than 4,500 farmers and ranchers from across the country are gathered in Salt Lake City, Utah this week for the 105th Annual American Farm Bureau Convention.Jan 22, 2024
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James & Bev Flatt have been selected to be on the American Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers National Committee. Lee Maddox New Frontiers for Wilson County farmers Hello and welcome everyone for Tennessee Home and Farm Radio. I’m Lee Maddox. Bev Flatt It’s just a tremendous opportunity to contribute to the future of agriculture. […]Jan 19, 2024
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After 33 years with the Tennessee Division of Forestry, David Arnold officially retires as the 9th State Forester.Jan 18, 2024
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Bitter cold temperatures continue across Tennessee. With the cold brings long days for farmers with livestock as they work to make sure their animals are well cared for. Thomas Capps Bitter cold continues Hello and welcome to Tennessee home and Farm Radio. I’m Thomas Capps. There’s no farms or Charles Hord There’s no farms closed […]Jan 17, 2024
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All across the state, cattle and livestock farmers have been under the gun to work through the frigid conditions to take care of their investments. Its their livelihood. Of course the state has been blanketed with snow, but the sub-zero temperatures have been the biggest concerns.Jan 16, 2024
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The annual Taste of Elegance Event put on by the Tennessee Pork Producers Association shines light on the Pork industry. Thomas Capps explains what the event is and why it’s important to the industry.Jan 15, 2024
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Since it began over 50 years ago, the University of Tennessee Bull Development and Evaluation program at the Middle Tennessee Research and Education Center in Spring Hill has been invaluable to helping improve one of the most important sectors of Tennessee’s ag industry, beef cattle.Jan 12, 2024
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Dr. Ben West with UT Extension is heading up an initiative called Farmers For Soil Health. the goal of the initiative is to help make climate smart practices profitable for farmers. Thomas Capps Practicing sustainability and finding new ways to be profitable. Hello and welcome to Tennessee Home and Farm Radio. I’m Thomas Capps. Ben […]Jan 11, 2024