Mar 27, 2023
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“Easy keepers” are horses who require fewer calories than average to maintain their body condition. However, true easy keepers are often anything but easy to manage. Easy keepers require extra care and attention to prevent obesity, which can lead to serious health con...
Mar 27, 2023
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A change of address can be stressful— after all, you must become accustomed to a new environment, new friends, and a new lifestyle. This goes for goats, too!
Mar 27, 2023
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The University of Tennessee Extension has launched an online certificate program for turfgrass professionals. The Certified Lawn Care Professional course is designed for anyone who manages turfgrass or wants to start a career in the industry. Course topics include variety identif...
Mar 20, 2023
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The Tennessee Beef Industry Council (TBIC) launched a new video series in February, which features eight moms from across the state sharing their stories of raising a family and real food. One video per week will be released on the TBIC social media platforms highlighting what it...
Mar 20, 2023
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As I begin this blog, I must give thanks to the industry of agriculture. I have been blessed to be involved in agriculture in some form all my life. For the last 34 years, my professional career in agriculture has allowed me to work with the very best producers, educators, studen...
Mar 17, 2023
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Ruby-throated hummingbirds migrate through Tennessee twice a year — between late March and mid-May, and between early July and October. Although some birds may live in the state year-round, the spring and fall seasons are when their numbers are likely to peak.
Mar 13, 2023
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Lack of proper fly control can be quite costly in terms of lost production, treatment costs, and disease transmission, taking a significant toll on animals’ comfort and the operation’s bottom line.
Mar 13, 2023
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The American Soybean Association (ASA) recognized Parks Wells with its Distinguished Leadership Award during an awards ceremony held March 10 at the Commodity Classic in Orlando, Florida.
