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Ladies Raising Livestock Conference Set for February

University of Tennessee Extension is pleased to host an event celebrating the strength and resilience of women in agriculture. The 2026 Ladies Raising Livestock Conference aims to inspi...

Jan 05, 2026
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Keeping Pets and Working Animals Safe During Cold Snaps

When temperatures plunge, your animal’s health should be top priority. The cold can be hard on pets and working animals, which makes winter preparedness essential to avoid weather...

Jan 05, 2026
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Firewood, Heaters, and Generators: Winter Safety on the Farm

Winter weather can catch anyone off guard if they aren’t prepared. As cold weather increases so does the need for supplemental heat and backup power on farms across Tennessee. Fir...

Dec 29, 2025
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Managing Mud, Manure, and Moisture During Tennessee Winters

Winter tends to bring unique challenges for farmers. Especially when it comes to managing our muddy soils, and excess of moisture in your soil. Add the heavy foot traffic your livestock...

Dec 29, 2025
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Ray Lyons and Kyle with headgate

Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program Increases Maximums for Select Programs

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) has increased cost-share maximums for select programs within the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) for the 2025–26 pr...

Dec 29, 2025
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Using Winter Downtime to Build a Strong 2026 Crop Nutrition Plan

Winter might slow things down in the field, but it doesn’t mean progress has to stop. In fact, the quieter months are the ideal time to take a closer look at crop nutrition and st...

Dec 29, 2025
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How to Protect Your Farm from Freezing Temperatures

Protecting pipes, fencing, and equipment is an essential part of winter preparation for any small farm or rural property. Cold temperatures, freezing moisture, and harsh weather can cau...

Dec 22, 2025
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A farmer surveying his land after Hurricane Helene

Tennessee Farmers to Receive $34 Million in Hurricane Helene Relief Funding

Farmers and forest landowners in Tennessee — who continue to recover from losses brought on by Hurricane Helene — will soon have the opportunity to apply for block grants ma...

Dec 22, 2025
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AgTrack invests in ProTrition, other Tennessee farming companies

Six more Tennessee agricultural businesses can grow and impact rural and urban economies through grant awards from the AgTrack program.

Dec 17, 2025
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Spraying fungicide on mid-season corn field

Look to Fungicides to Help Manage Disease in High-Value Hybrids

In 2025, moisture was extremely prevalent in some areas, and with it, disease pressure. Across the lower corn belt from St. Louis to central Ohio, heavy rains came in the early season, ...

Dec 16, 2025

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