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People in the beef industry are working to put steps in place to help prevent and prepare for potential disease outbreaks in cattle. Jennifer Houston with NCBA believes Tennessee can lead the way in putting these practices in place. Thomas Capps Biosecurity in the beef industry. Hello and welcome to Tennessee Home and Farm Radio. […]Sep 8, 2023
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For 30 years now the city of Martin has come together to celebrate one of their communities top cash crops. The Tennessee Soybean Festival celebrates the soybean, farmers, and agriculture as a whole. The three day festival features amusement rides, good food, and live concerts each night. It starts September 7th and goes through September […]Sep 7, 2023
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A new state law now in effect requires school systems to keep their exterior doors locked at all times, but that has come in to question for some ag programs that have shops and barns located on the school campus.Sep 6, 2023
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Robertson County tobacco growers have been busy with this year’s crop and still much work left for growers as they get the crop to the barn and begin the curing process.Sep 5, 2023
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The USDA released its August Farm Income Forecast for 2023 and shows farm incomes going lower. Chad Smith has more on the numbers.Sep 4, 2023
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For the 85th year, the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration has been a tradition like no other and the ten day celebration concludes tomorrow night with the announcement of the world grand champion.Sep 1, 2023
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Farmers across the state continue to gather in their communities to discuss topics and issues facing the agriculture industry. It’s all a part of the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation’s Policy Development meetings. Recently meetings in Washington and Knox counties were held where Ag education, and concerns over lab grown meat were discussed.Aug 31, 2023
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Lazy Branch Farm established in 1879 becomes the 113th Century Farm officially recognized in Wilson County.Aug 29, 2023
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Kelsey Barnes with the Farm Journal Foundation believes much of the world is in a food security crisis. She says it’s in our interest to help other nations become more food secure for national security reasons, and because it’s the right thing to do. Thomas Capps Food security is national security. Hello and welcome to […]Aug 28, 2023
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After being at the helm of the Tennessee Poultry Association for 12 years, Dale Barnett is stepping down as Executive Director. Tracy Rafferty is taking over as Executive Director. Barnett says it’s been a great ride with TPA, and is excited to continue working within the industry in his new job.Aug 25, 2023
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After being at the helm of the Tennessee Poultry Association for more than a decade, Dale Barnett is stepping down as Executive Director. Tracy Rafferty will be taking over as Executive Director. Barnett says he has loved his time with TPA, and is excited to continue working within the industry with his new job.Aug 25, 2023
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Several Tennessee farmers are partnering with Kroger to provide them with produce that they sell in their stores. Kroger says it’s a great way to support local farmers and give customers great quality produce.Aug 24, 2023
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The annual FFA Ham Breakfast at the Tennessee State Fair raised nearly $40,000 for the Tennessee FFA. H&R Agri-Power and Catesa Farms banded together to purchase the Grand Champion Country Ham for $20,000, and the Tennessee Farm Bureau, TriGreen, and Beck’s joined together to purchase the packer style champion ham. It went for $18,500. Thomas […]Aug 23, 2023
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Tennessee 4-H is on full display at the State Fair in Wilson County. From the various projects and competitions to the annual 4-H picnic the youth organization is a big part of the fair.Aug 22, 2023