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Sprayer in field applying adjuvant

Plan Ahead with Proven Adjuvants in 2026

Weed competition can be one of the costliest threats to your crop’s performance. Based on what you’ve observed in your fields this season, you may be considering a different...

Aug 07, 2025
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Someone cutting from a hemp plant

What Does The New Hemp Bill Mean for Tennessee Farmers?

Starting in January, Tennessee’s hemp regulations will change statewide, largely revolving around what stores can sell. Hemp became a more popular crop in the state with the de...

Aug 04, 2025
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A small herd of alpacas

Interested In Alpacas? Here Are The Dos And Don'ts Before You Buy

Alpacas are becoming a more popular creature to have on farms throughout Tennessee — some even turning into agritourism experiences. Alpacas generate wool and attitude. Before ...

Aug 04, 2025
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Rain falling from the sky into a puddle.

It’s been a historic wet year. But drier weather could be coming.

After last summer’s extreme drought, Tennessee sits in much better shape this year in terms of rainfall. The Nashville Weather Service reported this has been the second wettest...

Jul 28, 2025
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A hen sitting on top of her eggs in a coop.

Home Sweet Hen: How to Build Your Own Chicken Coop

Having a chicken coop might be the next step on your farm-to-table list, with fresh eggs being a motivator to get this accomplished. But before you get out your circular saw, here ar...

Jul 28, 2025
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A picnic table covered in an assortment of food.

You can still go to the 4-H picnic at the Tennessee State Fair

The state fair is only a handful of weeks away, which is why now is the time to purchase tickets to attend the annual Tennessee 4-H Picnic.  

Jul 28, 2025
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Damages from Hurricane Helene

Sign up now for Flood Recovery Field Day in East Tennessee

After Hurricane Helene ravaged East Tennessee, several groups — including the Co-op and the Tennessee Farmers Cooperative Foundation — will sponsor a day for farmers to conn...

Jul 23, 2025
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A sunset picture of a ferris wheel at the county fair

Blue Ribbons and Rides: Find a Tennessee County Fair Nearest You

It’s fair season in Tennessee, and that means you might be looking for funnel cakes and the menagerie of lights from the Ferris wheel. Many of Tennessee’s fairs — incl...

Jul 21, 2025
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Cattle eating hay in a barn

Tri-State Beef Cattle Conference to be Held Aug. 5th

The 17th Annual Tri-State Beef Cattle Conference will be held August 5th at the Ron Ramsey Regional Ag Center in Blountville.  

Jul 21, 2025
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With the start of the new fiscal year, the Tennessee Farmland Preservation Act is now in effect.

Tennessee Farmland Preservation Act Now in Effect this Month

With the start of the new fiscal year, the Tennessee Farmland Preservation Act is now in effect. The Tennessee General Assembly approved the legislation in the 2025 session, allottin...

Jul 14, 2025

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