Mar 16, 2026
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The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) on March 12, 2026 urged Congress to act immediately to pass legislation that would allow for the year-round sale of fuels with 15% ethanol blends, often referred to as E15, to help offset rising costs related to the clos...
Mar 12, 2026
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NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is inviting farmers, agricultural partners and members of the public to participate in the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) Listening Tour, a series of public meetings designed to gather input on the...
Mar 10, 2026
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American Soybean Association (ASA) President Scott Metzger, a soybean farmer from Williamsport, Ohio, testified on March 10 before the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry regarding the importance of strengthening domestic markets for U.S.-grown agri...
Mar 09, 2026
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The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) is offering a free two-day forestry camp for middle school students in West Tennessee on April 1-2, 2026.
Mar 09, 2026
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Vegetable gardening has historically had its ups and downs. As far back as the pilgrims, nearly everybody was a gardener. Because people grew food to survive, they developed their own gardening skills out of necessity. During World War II, Americans were encouraged to grow much o...
Mar 09, 2026
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Tennessee soybean grower Alex Forsbach says that land stewardship and conservation practices are making a positive difference in his operation. He’s witnessed firsthand a significant increase in organic matter alone over the last 10 years and attributes that direc...
Mar 02, 2026
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Nothing says spring at the Co-op like baby chicks peeping and scratching in showrooms across the state. Raising chickens continues to grow in popularity, not only among 4-H’ers with poultry projects but also backyard poultry enthusiasts who want to have their own source of ...
Mar 02, 2026
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Beef and forage production and marketing, the cost of synchronizing/breeding beef cattle, replacement heifer selection, and updates on new technology and equipment for the beef industry will be discussed during the Southeast TN Beef Summit, scheduled for April 24 at the McMinn Co...
