Tennessee Home & Farm Radio

a group of 12 Tennessee 4-H students has been spending part of their summer in Alaska learning about the states agriculture and 4-H program. two of these students detail what the experience in Alaska has been like and what they’ve learned. Thomas Capps Tennessee 4-Hers in Alaska. Hello and welcome to Tennessee Home And Farm […]

Jun 19, 2023

TN 4-H Goes To Alaska

Lee Maddox: Finally a World Champion from Tennessee: Hello and Welcome everyone for Tennessee Home and Farm Radio. I’m Lee Maddox. Jacob Massey: Fortune enough this year, all the stars kind of lined up. I say luck was on my side and pulled out the win this year Lee Maddox: Jacob Massey from Petersburg, Tennessee […]

Jun 16, 2023

Finally, a World Champion from Tennessee

Some folks these days might think that dairy is not a healthy food, but that’s not true. Dietitian and MTSU Professor Lisa Sheehan-Smith recently gave a keynote address at the June Dairy Month Lunch that reminds us that dairy is healthy, and an important part of a balanced diet. Thomas Capps Dairy is still an […]

Jun 13, 2023

Dairy Still An Important Part of Balanced Diet

The annual June Dairy Month Kickoff Luncheon was back at the Ellington Agriculture Center in Nashville. The luncheon kicks off June Dairy Month, and recognizes youth who participate as county June Dairy Month chairmen. Also, former dairy producer, Mike Ellis of Knox County, was recognized as Dairy Producer of the Year. Thomas Capps June Dairy […]

Jun 9, 2023

June Dairy Month Luncheon Back at Ellington

USDA’s June Ag Trade Outlook showed a significant drop in U.S. exports from the February report. Micheal Clements has more on the latest numbers. Clements: U.S. ag exports are forecast at $181 billion for fiscal year 2023, down $3.5 billion from expectations in the February forecast. Veronica Nigh, senior economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, […]

Jun 7, 2023

Mixed Bag in Recent USDA Ag Trade Outlook

Artificial Intelligence is becoming a bigger part of our daily lives at a fast pace. What role does this new AI technology play in agriculture. A local beef producer and UT extension agent discuss how AI might shape agriculture moving forward. Thomas Capps: Artificial Intelligence and agriculture Hello and welcome to Tennessee Home and Farm […]

Jun 6, 2023

Artificial Intelligence In Agriculture

The American Farm Bureau Federation signed two more agreements ensuring farmers and ranchers’ right to repair their equipment. Michael Clements shares what this means for farmers now that there are four MOU’s in place for farm equipment in the U.S. Capps: The American Farm Bureau Federation signed two more agreements ensuring farmers and ranchers’ right […]

Jun 1, 2023

New MOUs Expand Right to Repair Coverage