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Tennessee Cotton Producers Record Second Consecutive Low-profit Year

Feb 24, 2026 | TFC
In 2024, severe rainfall in May disrupted crop planting, resulting in an almost one-third decline in Tennessee cotton acres. While producers were hopeful for improved conditions in 2025, a combination of drought and unstable markets led to a second consecutive low-profi...
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Sow 2 Grow Helps Teens with Disabilities Learn Life Skills

Feb 23, 2026 | TFC
The University of Tennessee Gardens, Knoxville, is excited to announce the return of a fun-filled summer program for teens, age 13 through high school seniors, who have disabilities. Registration is now open for the three-week Sow 2 Grow Level 1 – Basics program, which begi...
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Tennessee's Outstanding Fairs Honored

Feb 16, 2026 | TFC
Tennessee’s agricultural fairs across the state were recognized for excellence during the Fairs’ Merit Awards at the 104th Tennessee Association of Fairs (TAF) Convention, held Jan. 15–17 in Murfreesboro.  
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Get Ready for Chick Season

Feb 16, 2026 | TFC
Chick season is almost upon us. Chicks will start showing up in stores mid- to late-February. The idea of raising a flock can be both exciting and intimidating for first-time chicken owners. With a little preparation, though, it’s easy to master the technicalities of poultr...
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Increasing Fertilizer Efficiency

Feb 16, 2026 | TFC
Today’s fertilizer prices have many growers taking a closer look at ways to increase the return on investment (ROI) of their fertilizer dollars by ensuring they achieve the highest possible efficiency from their applied and existing nutrients. The most viable way to do this...
Wheat growing in a field.

Be Deliberate with Wheat Nitrogen Schemes

Feb 09, 2026 | TFC
Aside from stand establishment, there are a few things that can influence wheat yields as much as nitrogen management. As the wheat growing season progresses and green-up draws near, it’s a good time to think about what production strategies are most likely to provide oppo...
Overview of 2026 Pick Tennessee Products Conference

Excitement Abounds at 2026 Pick Tennessee Products Conference

Feb 09, 2026 | TFC
The 2026 Pick Tennessee Products Conference was held January 15-17 in the Farm Bureau Exposition Center at the James E. Ward Agriculture Center in Lebanon. A record-number 1,018 attendees pre-registered for the event, with 74 exhibit partners — including Tennessee Farmers C...
I-92 Herd seeder spreader

`Herd’ is the Word for Seeding and Spreading

Feb 02, 2026 | TFC
To make quick work of seeding or fertilizing small or large acreage, food plots, or yards, Herd Seeder Company has a variety of products that can get the job done.

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