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Breeding beef bulls with dairy cows to produce calves better suited for beef production has grown in popularity in recent years. Since 2016, the number of beef-on-dairy calves in the United States has increased from about 2.5 million to around 5 million. Dr. Charlie Martinez with UTIA is addressing beef-on-dairy production at the USDA’s 102nd Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum, as well as the need...

Nick Patterson and his wife, April, farm in Clay County. They have both been heavily involved in agricultural organizations that advocate for the industry and believe it’s vital to get involved and fight for agriculture.

Today’s farmers are constantly looking for ways to improve their operations, whether its new technology or ideas that have proven to help others.  And recently at the Top Producer Summit held in Nashville, a company called GRIPP out of Wisconsin was there on behalf of AgLaunch of Tennessee to showcase how a simple idea is helping farmers keep better records.

The U.S. House Agriculture Committee has released its latest attempt to get congressional support for a new farm bill.

Beekeepers in Middle Tennessee are helping veterans rehabilitate by teaching them how to become beekeepers. The program is called Hives for Heroes , and you can support this worthy cause..

Tennessee’s newly-elected 7 th District Congressman Matt Van Epps has hit the ground running and this week a small group of his farmer constituents made a whirl-wind visit to his office in our nation’s capitol to share their insights on agricultural issues.

The latest farm bankruptcy data serves as another indicator of a struggling farm economy. Chad Smith has more.

The Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association gathered in Franklin for its annual meeting, where cattlemen discussed the importance of meeting face-to-face and how TCA represents producers across the Volunteer State.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was in Nashville this week, speaking at both the State Capitol and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association convention. During his remarks, he highlighted the Trump administration’s health care policies and promoted the new food pyramid, which emphasizes a high-protein diet.

Many televisions across America will be tuned into the big game on Sunday. Chad Smith has more on the role farmers and ranchers play in your Super Bowl spread.

This week the nation’s cattle industry has descended upon Middle Tennessee for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Cattle Con in Nashville and now the Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association will hold their annual meeting Friday and Saturday in Franklin.

In his final State of the State address, Governor Bill Lee laid out a nearly $58 billion budget for lawmakers. As in past years, his proposal highlights several priorities, including continued investment in agriculture and rural Tennessee.

A massive winter storm blanketed East Tennessee with heavy snow and bitter cold temperatures this past weekend. Despite the harsh conditions, farmers are braving the elements to care for their livestock.

More than 7,000 are expected to attend the NCBA convention being held in Nashville this week. Russ Uselton of Bedford County has served as NCBA Region II Vice President for three years. He’s excited to have the convention in his own backyard and showcase Tennessee’s beef cattle industry.

It might not feel like time to garden in the middle of winter, with bitter cold temperatures—but as Rod Bain reminds us, it’s never too early to start preparing for those summer tomatoes.

More than 100,000 Tennesseans remain without power as of Wednesday after ice from Winter Storm Fern swept through the state. Beef cattle and poultry farmer Phillip Berry of Wayne County is among those still without electricity. He has been pulling double duty—working to keep his family warm while also ensuring his livestock are fed—while battling bitter cold temperatures.

Lillie White was named the 2026 Grand Champion of the Tennessee Junior Market Hog Show, adding another chapter to her family’s remarkable legacy. With her win, White joins her twin brother and older sister, who have also previously earned top honors in the Market Hog Show.

A tough few days and still more to come for farmers and rural folks hit by winter storm Fern across the Volunteer State.

A new Market Intel illustrates that, despite recent assistance payments, the U.S. farm economy is still in trouble. Chad Smith has the story.

Farmers across Tennessee are preparing to care for their livestock as a winter storm expected to impact the entire state—and more than 40 others—moves in. Kevin Thompson with UT’s Middle Tennessee AgResearch Center shares key tips for keeping livestock safe and warm in harsh conditions.

The American Farm Bureau Federation is sounding the alarm on the economic crisis in rural America. Chad Smith has the details.

USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden continues his passion of protecting and promoting Tennessee and American agriculture.

The Department of Agriculture recently announced payment rates for the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, but there are still some gaps. Chad Smith has more.

Since 1996, the West Tennessee River Basin Authority has been managing water resources across West Tennessee, focusing on flood control, erosion reduction, and watershed restoration. Now, they’re sharing their strategies and successes with the neighboring state of Arkansas.

More than a thousand people are attending this year’s Pick Tennessee Conference. The three-day event moved from Franklin to Lebanon and is focused on promoting Tennessee-made products while giving attendees the chance to learn how to grow and create new things.