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As we hear words like sustainability and climate-smart more and more these days, farmers are eager to share more about how they are impacting the environment in a positive way, and an American Farm Bureau Federation leader recently highlights environmentally-friendly innovation in agriculture during testimony to a senate committee.Sep 16, 2022
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Combines are visible in fields across the state as harvest is well underway. Farmers say they’re seeing fewer corn yields as the hot & dry weather from earlier in the summer hurt the crop.Sep 15, 2022
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The Department of Agriculture this week reports food insecurity declined slightly overall in 2021. Micheal Clements shares more.Sep 14, 2022
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More people are learning how to grow fresh fruits and vegetables in their own backyard. Tennessee State university is passing on tips to help people be successful in their growing at their Small Farm Expo.Sep 13, 2022
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Farmland in Tennessee continues to disappear, as more and more development continues to grow across the state. State Ag Commissioner Dr. Charlie Hatcher and farmers across the state are raising awareness about the issue to help bring a balance between growth and protecting farmland.Sep 12, 2022
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After being cancelled for two years the TSU Small Farm Expo was back this year. University faculty detail why it’s so important for this event to be back.Sep 9, 2022
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Tennessee’s Commissioner of Education Penny Schwinn has been really busy over the past couple of years, dealing with the pandemic, a shortage of teachers, more student enrollment and much more.Sep 8, 2022
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The Mississippi River Commission recently visited Obion County to talk to farmers in the area about how the Mississippi River impacts them.Sep 7, 2022
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Tennessee’s 8th District congressman David Kustoff, like many of his colleagues, has spent the past few weeks during the August recess traveling the district to hear from constituents on various issues.Sep 6, 2022
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The Department of Agriculture Thursday updated net farm income projections for 2022. Micheal Clements shares the details.Sep 5, 2022
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The Walking Horse Celebration in Shelbyville is well underway as people from across the country gather for the event. All the festivities lead up to the announcement of the new Grand Champion this Saturday.Sep 2, 2022
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Tennessee 4-H recently held their first ever 4-H Picnic at the Tennessee State Fair. The event not only celebrates the youth program, but also raises money for it.Sep 1, 2022
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john Litz is still new to the job of state Executive Director of USDA’s Farm Service Agency. Even though he’s new, he’s already busy trying to make the agency better for farmers.Aug 31, 2022
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The 2022 state fair is in the books. One of the highlights of the fair was the youth livestock shows. A group of high school students from Mumford High School traveled to Wilson County to show their sheep at the state fair.Aug 30, 2022