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A small group of farmers from across Tennessee recently met for the annual Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation Resolutions Committee. The committee reads every word of the Tennessee Farm Bureau policy book and discuss changes and additions that need to be made for next year.Nov 13, 2023
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There have been lots of great strides made in bringing broadband to all of Tennessee, but there are still around 135,000 homes that still don’t have access to high speed internet. There are federal dollars on the table to get the remaining areas connected to broadband, but it’s going to take action from the state […]Nov 10, 2023
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19-year old Lainey Hutchinson of Crockett County was named the Star in Agribusiness during the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana.Nov 9, 2023
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From one end of the Volunteer State to the other, its as dry as its been in quite some time and that’s not setting well with beef cattle farmers.Nov 7, 2023
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Congratulations are in order for two leaders of Tennessee FFA who represented the Volunteer state on the national stage this week at the 96th National FFA Convention.Nov 3, 2023
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With El Nino climatic conditions expected to last all winter long, what does that mean for possible impacts to our nation’s farmers? USDA’s Rod Bain reports.Nov 2, 2023
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This week thousands of FFA members will flood the streets of Indianapolis for the 96th National FFA Convention, and Tennessee is proud to have Faith Cook of Wilson County representing the Volunteer state as a national officer candidate in the hopes of being selected on Saturday as one of six national officers to represent the more than 800,000 FFA members nationwide.Nov 1, 2023
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State Rep. Michael Hale of Smithville is hopeful to make awareness of the importance of our farmers and food insecurity of children across the state.Oct 31, 2023
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Record low levels on the Mississippi River bring challenges when it comes to moving harvested crops to market. Micheal Clement shares how farmers can mitigate those challenges. Clements:Low water levels along the Mississippi River are causing transportation disruptions for agriculture, as the river saw record low levels earlier this month. The lower levels mean less product […]Oct 30, 2023
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Ryan Gilland takes to the sky a lot during growing season. His small business, Gilland Ag Services, makes use of his airplane to both spray and plant crops. It’s a unique way to help grow crops and is sustainable. Thomas Capps Farming row crops from the sky. Hello and welcome to Tennessee Home and Farm […]Oct 27, 2023
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There have been lots of research and advancements in cattle genetics. Recently faculty from The University of Tennessee partnered with the University of Kentucky to travel through both states talking about the latest in cattle genetics. Thomas Capps A week studying cattle genetics. Hello, and welcome to Tennessee Home and Farm Radio. I’m Thomas Capps. […]Oct 26, 2023
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It's safe to say Tennessee Ag in the Classroom is succeeding thanks to so many supporters, donors and volunteers across the state. Recently, Tennessee's Ag in the Classroom Advisory Council met to discuss the program.Oct 25, 2023
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It appears everywhere we look this time of year there seems to be pumpkins everywhere. So, to get us in the fall spirit and learn more pumpkin facts and figures, here's USDA's Gary Crawford.Oct 24, 2023
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Dr. Fredric Clark, an established rocket scientist from Alabama, and back in 1988, he decided he wanted to have a farm. Now, many years later, deer valley farm is a quite the staple in the community and beyond.Oct 23, 2023