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Smith County’s Kyle Owen was named Tennessee’s Farmer of the Year by the UT Extension Service and represented the state well for the Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeaster Farmer of the Year competition in Moultrie, Georgia this week.Oct 20, 2023
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For the second year in a row, the Mississippi River water levels are down to record lows. But this year, we’re not seeing as many problems as last year. USADA’s Gary Crawford explains.Oct 19, 2023
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Cotton harvest is well underway across Tennessee. The USDA reports that 25 percent of cotton in Tennessee has been harvested as of this week. The report also says that 75 percent of cotton in Tennessee is in either good or excellent condition.Oct 18, 2023
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The 105th American Farm Bureau Convention is scheduled to be in Salt Lake City, Utah to kick off the new year.Oct 17, 2023
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West Farms has been growing sweet potatoes for many generations in Lincoln County. Matt West is keeping the family tradition alive. He’s busy harvesting the 100 acres of sweet potatoes he grew this year.Oct 16, 2023
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For the past couple of days members of the Tennessee and Kentucky Broadband Associations have been meeting for their Fall conference in Franklin. A keynote speaker was USDA’s Rural Utilities Service Administrator Andy Berke.Oct 12, 2023
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Each year the Tennessee Young Farmers and Ranchers tour agriculture in different parts of the state. This year the fall tour took them to Lincoln County.Oct 11, 2023
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During the Tennessee Young Farmers & Ranchers Fall Educational Tour in Lincoln County, the state Excellence in Agriculture winner was announced as Justin Hargrove of Benton County.Oct 10, 2023
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Purchasing the centerpiece of Thanksgiving dinner could cost less than last year. Micheal Clements tells us the price of turkeys is falling in advance of the holiday.Oct 9, 2023
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Lawmakers have held a hearing on foreign purchases/ownership of U.S. farmland and other farm-related businesses. Gary Crawford has more. Thomas Capps Foreign ownership of American farmland. Hello and welcome to Tennessee Home and Farm Radio. I’m Thomas Capps Lawmakers recently held a hearing on foreign ownership of us farmland and other farm related businesses. US […]Oct 6, 2023
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Dickson County native Katie Collins recently won the national 4-H Youth in Action Award. The award goes to four outstanding 4-Hers who have projects that bring a positive impact to their community. Collins is the first person from Tennessee to win the award. Thomas Capps Outstanding Tennessee collegiate 4-Her recognized nationally. Hello and welcome to […]Oct 5, 2023
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It’s more important now than ever that youth get involved in agriculture. With the average age of a farmer increasing each year people in the next generation will need to take their place when they retire. To help gain interest in the industry the Nashville Sounds & Tennessee Farm Bureau partnered together to give FFA […]Oct 4, 2023
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Velma McKee has been the Washington County Farm Bureau County Secretary for 56 years. At 78 years old she’s still going strong and has no plans to retire anytime soon. Thomas Capps 56 years on the job and still going strong. Hello and welcome to Tennessee Home and Farm Radio. I’m Thomas Capps Velma McKee […]Oct 3, 2023
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The Buttrery’s live on a small farm in Weakley County where they raise their two children. Sustainability is always at the top of their mind as they farm. Their contributions to practicing regenerative agriculture was recently recognized.Oct 2, 2023