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The Tennessee State Fair is off to an exciting start. People from across the state came for opening weekend in Wilson County. Attendance for opening night broke last year’s record.Aug 21, 2023
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The Tennessee State Fair got started with the celebrity hamburger grill off. TV personalities from three local television stations from Nashville and RFD TV participated. The team from News Channel 5 took home champions of champions with their taco recipe. Thomas Capps Kicking off the state fair with corn and beef. Hello and welcome to […]Aug 18, 2023
Tennessee State Fair Starts With a Sizzle
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Having good policy on agriculture is essential in ensuring farms can continue growing our food and fiber. That’s why each year the Tennessee Farm Bureau holds policy development meetings across the state, so that farmers can voice their concerns and opinions on issues.Aug 17, 2023
Developing Policy From The Grassroots
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Dr. Charlie Martinez and his team at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture has been working over the last year to collect data to determine how much farmland is being lost in Tennessee. Now the data is becoming clearer, and just as expected Tennessee is losing farmland at a rapid rate. Thomas Capps Farmland […]Aug 16, 2023
Farmland Loss In Focus
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Issues involving agriculture often times end up in the courts. Deputy General Counsel for the American Farm Bureau Federation, Travis Cushman, reminds farmers why the courts matter and why they’re worth paying attention to. Thomas Capps Agriculture front and center in the courts. Hello and welcome to Tennessee Home and Farm Radio. I’m Thomas Capps […]Aug 15, 2023
Agriculture In The Courts
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As lawmakers work to write the next farm bill, the American Farm Bureau Federation is sharing stories of its importance to agriculture. Chad Smith has more with an example from a Missouri farm. Smith: As ongoing drought grips much of the west and Midwest, farmers and ranchers are utilizing farm bill programs to ensure they’re acting […]Aug 14, 2023
Farm Bill Series, part one: American Farmers and Ranchers Need a New Farm Bill This Year
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Senator Marsha Blackburn spoke at the 83rd annual Tennessee Farm Bureau Presidents Conference. Senator Blackburn assured the farmers that she fully supports them, and that lawmakers are hard at work in Washington crafting the new 2023 Farm Bill. Thomas Capps: Senator Marsha Blackburn updating Tennessee farmers on happenings in Washington. Hello and welcome to Tennessee […]Aug 11, 2023
Senator Blackburn Updates Tennessee Farmers
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A group of cotton growers from Brazil are in Tennessee meeting with cotton growers form the volunteer state. They are here to learn from growers in Tennessee and hopefully take some tips back home with them. Thomas Capps Brazilian cotton growers meeting with Tennessee cotton growers. Hello and welcome to Tennessee Home and Farm Radio. […]Aug 10, 2023
Brazilian Cotton Growers In Tennessee
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The American Farm Bureau Federation is encouraging farmers and ranchers to take advantage of the August recess to advocate for agriculture. Micheal Clements shares more. Thomas Capps: Things are farley quiet in our nation’s capital – as law makers are back in their home states for the August recess. But as Michael Clements reminds us […]Aug 9, 2023
AFBF Encouraging Farmers to Connect With Lawmakers During August Recess
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Cattle prices are on the rise. After several years of stagnant prices, cattle prices are now nearing record highs. Richard Brown Cattle prices nearing historic highs. Hello and welcome to Tennessee Home and Farm Radio. I’m Thomas Capps. Thomas Capps Cattle prices are on the rise. And that’s great news for beef producers who […]Aug 8, 2023
Cattle Prices Nearing Record Highs
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Obion County and parts of the counties that surround it are reeling after major flooding that happened last Friday. Many farmers in the area have lost thousands of acres of crops due to the flooding. Thomas Capps: Crops under water. Hello and welcome to Tennessee Home and Farm Radio. I’m Thomas Capps. John Wylie: If […]Aug 7, 2023
Obion County Under Water
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The Farmers' Almanac has been published since 1818 and the 2024 edition is becoming available with the Winter forecast and much more.Aug 3, 2023
Trying to Predict the Weather and More
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Recent reports from the Department of Agriculture show the U.S. cattle inventory is still declining. Micheal Clements shares what that means moving forward. Thomas Capps: Hello and welcome to Tennessee Home and farm radio – I’m Thomas Capps. Recent reports from the Department of Agriculture show the U.S. cattle inventory is still declining. Micheal Clements […]Aug 2, 2023
Cattle Inventory Still Falling, Reports Show
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Ella McLerran is the 2023 Tennessee Young Farmers & Ranchers Collegiate Discussion Meet winner. McLerran says winning this competition is something she’s always dreamed of. Thomas Capps UT Knoxville Jr wins Young Farmers Collegiate Discussion Meet. Hello and welcome to Tennessee Home and Farm Radio. I’m Thomas Capps. Ella McLerran Getting to go up there […]Aug 1, 2023