Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchFarmers Caught in Perfect Storm of Economic Challenges
Several economic headwinds are combining to create a difficult financial environment for some farmers. Chad Smith has more on how farmers are managin…
10 months ago
Holt Sworn-in as Commissioner of Ag
Gov. Bill Lee has sworn-in Weakley County’s Andy Holt as the Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.
10 months, 1 week ago
A Close Call a Reminder To Practice Farm Safety
Practicing farm safety is often taken for granted. For Kary Robinson of Franklin County, however, it’s a deeply personal issue following a close call…
10 months, 1 week ago
Small Farms Play Critical Role in Farm Economy
Recent data from the US Department of Agriculture demonstrates the important role small farms play in our food system. Mike Davis has more.
10 months, 1 week ago
Thinking Farm Safety
This week is National Farm Safety & Health Week. It’s a time when the agriculture industry pauses to focus on practicing safety on the farm and reduc…
10 months, 1 week ago
Continued Efforts to Reduce a Rural Stigma
Although increased awareness of mental health challenges and resources continue, also still ongoing is efforts in suicide prevention. Rod Bain has mo…
10 months, 1 week ago
Shooting Hunger For 11 Years
For 11 years the agriculture community in Tennessee has come together to help rase money to feed hungry Tennesseans. Shooting Hunger is a clay sporti…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Sustainable Practices Opening Up Soybean Markets In Europe
Finding new markets for U.S. farmers to sell commodities is more important than ever before. While China continues to hold out on buying American soy…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Precision Agriculture Driving Agriculture Into The Future
Dr. Akumu Clement and his team at Tennessee State University is driving research into Precision agriculture. The technologies coming from this resear…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
A Tough Soybean Harvest
This time of year for our farmers should be one of excitement and payoff for their hard work during the growing season as they harvest their row crop…
10 months, 2 weeks ago