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There are 247 voting delegates this year from all 95 counties setting Tennessee Farm Bureau policy for 2026. Every one of them are farmers. A few of the delegates say being part of this more-than-100-year tradition feels special. It’s a chance to speak up for their communities, make sure farmers’ voices are heard, and help […]Dec 9, 2025
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Farm Bureau leaders are back together for their annual meeting at the Cool Springs Conference Center in Franklin to hear from industry and political leaders and discuss and decide policy that will guide the organization in the coming year.Dec 8, 2025
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Christmas tree farms across Tennessee are in full swing. Jaimie Faircloth, president of the Tennessee Christmas Tree Association, runs Pinewood Christmas Tree Farm in Franklin with his wife and says they’re seeing record interest this season.Dec 5, 2025
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Governor Bill Lee’s America 250 tour continues to sweep across Tennessee, uncovering the stories that make our state unforgettable. This week, he stopped at Wes Ashe’s farm in McNairy County, a place where Tennessee tradition and American pride run deep.Dec 4, 2025
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American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall recently discussed the challenges facing farm country with the Secretary of Agriculture. Chad Smith has more on the conversation.Dec 3, 2025
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Fifteen years ago, wild hogs were a serious problem in Tennessee. That’s why members of the conservation, wildlife, and agriculture communities came together to form the Wild Hog Eradication Team. Most of Tennessee is hog-free now, but a few pockets remain where they are still abundant.Dec 2, 2025
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The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is now being prepared for its lighting December Second after arriving in Washington DC after its journey from its home state of Nevada.Dec 1, 2025
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Farmers across Tennessee are celebrating Thanksgiving in a variety of ways this week. Several shared their special traditions and what they’re thankful for.Nov 28, 2025
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Thanksgiving is one of the busiest times of the year for USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline with several food questions associated with cooking the holiday turkey. Rod Bain has the details.Nov 27, 2025
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As we pause to give thanks this Thanksgiving, farmers across Tennessee are finding their own special ways to celebrate. We caught up with a few to hear about their traditions and what they’re thankful for this year.Nov 26, 2025
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The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act recently passed the Senate. Chad Smith has more on the important first step in the process.Nov 25, 2025
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Farmers across Tennessee are growing increasingly frustrated as rising deer populations continue to devastate their crops. In an effort to protect their livelihoods, the agricultural industry is joining forces with the TWRA to pursue meaningful, long-term solutions to the deer overpopulation crisis on farmland.Nov 24, 2025
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Congressman David Kustoff of Tennessee’s 8th Congressional District is in his 5th term representing a big portion of West Tennessee. And he has continued to listen to and work for the farmers in the district and knows they have had a tough year with row crop production.Nov 21, 2025
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The American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual Thanksgiving Cost Survey results show a slight dip in costs this year. Chad Smith tells us how much.Nov 20, 2025