Online Resources for Agriculture News & Events in Tennessee
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Michelle Miller has taken one of the most unlikely paths to becoming a social media influencer in agriculture. She began her career in the fashion industry in Los Angeles, where she admits she once held a negative perception of farming and agriculture. That perspective changed when she began dating a farmer in Iowa and got a firsthand look at modern agriculture and the people behind the food we…
Beef cattle farmers across the United States are voicing their frustration over President Trump’s plan to import roughly 660 million pounds of beef from other countries tariff-free for 90 days. The plan is intended to lower the cost of ground beef for consumers while giving American beef cattle producers time to rebuild their herds. As UT Extension livestock economist Dr. Andrew Griffith explains,…
New Adverse Effect Wage Rates have been announced for H2-A employees. Chad Smith has details on which states will see increases.
Seventeen members of the state’s innaugural Tennessee Agriculture and Forestry Leadership Program have just graduated from their 18-month long training course.
It’s harvest time in Tennessee as farmers are getting combines out in the field to begin bringing in the 2026 crop. Early on things are looking really good as farmers are seeing above average yields.
This year more around $115,000 was raised at the Tennessee 4-H Picnic at the State Fair. This money goes to help give kids the opportunity to go to camp and participate in other 4-H programs.
The future of agriculture is in good hands no doubt, especially after the showing this week at the Tennessee. FFA State Fair Ham Breakfast.
The farm economy is always going to have its ups and downs, and lately, it’s been more down than up. Dr. David Kohl with Virginia Tech is an agricultural economist who helps farmers navigate those ups and downs while also encouraging them to think about the bigger, global picture.
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement is undergoing serious renegotiations. Chad Smith has more on the talks.
It’s opening night at the Wilson County–Tennessee State Fair! State Fair President Randall Clemons discusses what to expect at this year’s fair.
Through all 50 states and Puerto Rico, Farm Bureau is a voice for our nation’s most important industry, agriculture. And leading that effort as American Farm Bureau president is Georgia farmer Zippy Duvall, now in his 11 th year at the helm.
College students are about to head back to school as the fall semester is getting close to getting under way. Senior vice chancellor and senior vice president of the UT Institute of Agriculture, Dr. Keith Carver, talks about the new opportunities students will have at the Herbert College of Agriculture at UT Knoxville this fall.
Beef continues to be a favorite among consumers in the United States and around the world. NCBA CEO Colin Woodall points to the quality of American beef as a major driver of demand, and that demand ultimately reflects the outstanding work of America’s beef cattle producers.
The Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation is launching a new event, the Grassroots Conference. This conference is designed to bring members together to learn about the issues facing agriculture and strengthen their advocacy skills. By gaining knowledge and sharing ideas, attendees will be better equipped to advocate for agriculture in their local communities.
This week, the Tennessee Council of Cooperatives hosted its Cooperative 101 training, which is open to all co-op employees to help them understand the history, structure, and importance of these businesses.
