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The USDA’s November Farm Income Forecast shows a drop in income from last year. Chad Smith has more on the numbers. Smith: The USDA’s latest Farm Income Forecast Report shows a significant drop between 2022 and 2023. Danny Munch, an economist with the American Farm Bureau, says the picture is a little brighter than the August […]Dec 1, 2023
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Beef Herds continue to shrink across the country, but the number of cattle at feedlots is increasing. Gary Crawford explains why this is happening.Nov 30, 2023
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How much more than last year will shoppers end up paying for food this year? Gary Crawford explains why we’re seeing some relief at the grocery store this year.Nov 29, 2023
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently released its farm labor survey, and the news isn’t good for agriculture. Chad Smith has more on the higher wage rates farmers and ranchers will pay in 2024. Smith: The USDA says farmers who hire H-2A laborers next year will be paying higher wages, and in some cases, the increase is […]Nov 28, 2023
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A report from USDA shows that people are fleeing urban areas for a more rural way of life. Rod Bain has more.Nov 27, 2023
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Christmas time is here and that means people are out looking for that perfect Christmas tree. There are more than 60 Christmas tree farms across Tennessee. Buying a local tree means you’ll get great quality and you’ll be supporting local agriculture.Nov 24, 2023
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This Thanksgiving farmers across Tennessee are gathering with their families to share a meal and give thanks, just like the first Thanksgiving in the 1600’s. We hear from several farmers on what they’re thankful for and how they are celebrating. Thomas Capps Thanksgiving on the farm. Hello and welcome to Tennessee Home and Farm Radio, […]Nov 23, 2023
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The case of Chronic Wasting Disease has been detected in Lewis County. This marks the 17th county in Tennessee to have a positive case of the deadly deer disease. The first case was detected in Tennessee back in 2018. The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency has new guidance for deer hunters in the counties with positive […]Nov 22, 2023
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With Thanksgiving quickly approaching you might be starting to think about how and when you should thaw your frozen Turkey. Gary Crawford has more on the best way to safely thaw your turkey.Nov 21, 2023
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Recent data from the Department of Agriculture provides an update on foreign investment in U.S. agricultural lands. Micheal Clements shares more.Nov 20, 2023
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From one end of the state to the other, a pretty good harvest is wrapping up for farmers that raise corn and soybeans.Nov 17, 2023
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The American Farm Bureau Federation recently released its 2023 Thanksgiving Dinner cost survey. Chad Smith has more on the price of a Turkey Day meal. Smith: Farm Bureau’s 2023 Thanksgiving cost Survey is showing a directional change in food prices. Veronica Nigh, senior economist with the American Farm Bureau, says a Thanksgiving Day meal is a little […]Nov 16, 2023
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People across the state are going to classrooms and reading ag related books to students. It’s all a part of ag literacy week, and is an effort to educate students about where their food comes from.Nov 15, 2023
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4-Hers and FFA members recently competed in the state land judging contest.Nov 14, 2023