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Founded in 1932 by Ray Hurt’s great-grandfather and grandfather, Hurt Seed Company is now run by Ray Hurt and his brother. Based in Halls, Tennessee, the company supplies about five percent of the seed used nationwide. Ray says he’s proud to help be a part of feeding the world.Dec 29, 2025
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The Department of Agriculture announced new funding focused on regenerative farming practices. Chad Smith has details.Dec 26, 2025
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Christmas celebrations ring out across our state today as we hear from farmers enjoying this Christmas day with family and friends.Dec 25, 2025
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Coty Vannoy of Lawrence County was the winner of the Tennessee Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet contest. He bested 16 competitors for the title at the Farm Bureau state convention recently.Dec 24, 2025
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Two Tennesseans, Lane Mitchell and Hudson Bolton, recently took part in the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. Competing on one of rodeo’s biggest stages, both athletes shared what it meant to represent their home state at the national level. They described the experience as unforgettable, saying that simply qualifying for the prestigious event is […]Dec 23, 2025
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A key piece of legislation aimed at growing healthier kids in American classrooms took a big step toward becoming law. Chad Smith has details.Dec 22, 2025
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John Morton recently retired from a career in home construction and service in the Marine Corps. Now, he and his wife are embarking on a completely new career in farming. Morton believes that with fewer farmers than ever, the need for more people to get involved in agriculture is greater than ever.Dec 19, 2025
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State Senator Jack Johnson of Williamson County has been awarded the inaugural Voice of Agriculture Award by the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation. Johnson said he is honored to receive the recognition and remains proud to support Tennessee farmers through his work in the legislature.Dec 18, 2025
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State Representative Rusty Grills of Newburn, Tennessee, has been named the inaugural recipient of the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation’s Voice of Agriculture Award. Grills says he is honored to receive the recognition for representing an industry that has played a significant role in his life.Dec 17, 2025
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Tennessee native Butch Wilmore has dedicated his life to service, spending his entire career in the U.S. Navy and with NASA. He captured worldwide attention when a test mission to the International Space Station unexpectedly extended, leaving him in space for nine months. In this powerful account, Wilmore reflects on the challenges of his prolonged […]Dec 16, 2025
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Farmers’ participation in the political process is more important than ever, especially as the farm economy continues to struggle. Political strategist Chip Saltsman emphasizes that even though farmers are not the majority, their voices still carry significant weight in shaping policy and politics.Dec 15, 2025
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Colton McClanahan of White County is the new 2026 Tennessee Young Farmers & Ranchers State Chair. McClanahan explains why he ran and what it means to him to be selected for this position.Dec 12, 2025
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Sherri Lay of Monroe County is the newest member of the Tennessee Farm Bureau Board of Directors. She was elected as one of the three Directors at Large. Sherri explains what it means to be elected and why she feels called to serve.Dec 11, 2025
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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee addressed the voting delegates at the 104th Tennessee Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. Lee reaffirmed his commitment commitment to agriculture in his final year in office.Dec 10, 2025