Tennessee Home & Farm Radio

A Crash Course in Livestock Handling for Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officers encounter livestock-related calls regularly, yet many have little to no training or experience handling these situations. That’s why the Farm Ani

Smarter Than the Average Bear

Folks in East Tennessee are beginning to have an even bigger problem with Black bear encounters, particularly along the edge of the Cherokee National Forest.

AFBF Comments on Proposed WOTUS Rule

The American Farm Bureau Federation submitted comments on the EPAs proposed Waters of the U.S. Rule. Chad Smith tells us farmers believe the proposed rule is a step in th

First-Ever Farm & Forest Land Summit Tackles Farmland Preservation

The Tennessee Farm Bureau and UT Extension hosted the first-ever Southeast Farm & Forest Land Summit in Columbia. Attendees from across Tennessee and the Southeast gather

Keeping the Dairy Industry Going

Tennessee’s dairy industry has seen a decline in the number of farms over the past several years, but the interest among young people continues as they show and compete i

Soybean Harvest Takes Center Stage

Tennessee soybean farmers have been going strong the past few weeks with harvest of more than 1.5 million acres across the state.

Pork, A Good Choice for Protein

October is Pork Month in Tennessee and there’s no better time to enjoy a Tennessee-grown product that’s a great, economical source of protein.

Straight From the Source

No doubt challenging times for our farmers here at harvest time as they continue to battle high input costs like fuel, equipment and labor.  And that’s part of the reason

‘Just Say Yes’

Sumner County’s Haley Brazel has been named the Excellence in Agriculture winner for Tennessee Young Farmers & Ranchers.

The Impact of Deer Damage on Nurseries

Deer cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage to nurseries each year. Eric Hildreth of Warren County estimates that he loses between $10,000 and $20,000 annually due

UTIA’s Ag Day Celebrates Our Most Important Industry

UTIA’s Ag Day is being celebrated with the university celebrating our most important industry.

Tennemo Rice Named Coolest Thing Made In Tennessee

Tennemo Rice of Dyer County, Tennessee, was recently named the “Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee” by the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce. The award was determined through a

Vaden, USDA Working to Protect our Farmers

Obion County’s very own Stephen Vaden is now into his second year as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture at USDA.

Fuel Prices Squeezing Farmers Even More

Diesel prices continue climbing, leaving farmers wondering how long this will continue. Chad Smith looks for the answers.

Mental Health Matters

For many farmers, the pressures of agriculture don’t end when the workday does. The financial uncertainty, long hours, isolation and constant demands of farming can take

AFBF Appreciates Actions to Modernize Farm Loan Program, More Work Needed

USDA recently moved to streamline the farm loan process, but it’s only one piece of the farm economy puzzle. Chad Smith has the details.

Finding Solutions To Farmland Loss

The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) and the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation are hosting the first-ever Southeast Farm & Forest Land Summit. The s

A New Case Hay Conditioner

Alyssa Clements of Clay County is enjoying her new hay conditioner, which she received as part of her prize for finishing second in the AFBF Young Farmers & Ranchers Exce

Feeding Hungry Tennesseans for More Than a Decade

For more than a decade the Shooting Hunger Events has helped feed hungry Tennesseans. More than two million meals have been provided through the initiative.

Trending Patterns

As we usher in a new Fall season, we’re hopeful for more fall-like weather.  As we all know this late summer heatwave has been one to linger longer than anyone wanted, bu