Trade has been a major topic over the past year, and as the U.S. agriculture industry continues to face challenges, trade has become more important than ever. In this episode former, USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKi

Tennessee Farm Bureau Insurance CEO Jeff Pannell faced the toughest moment of his life earlier this year when he learned he needed a heart transplant. In this episode, Jeff shares the powerful story behind his transplant and the miracle that saved his lif

Tennessee native Butch Wilmore has spent his entire career serving his nation. After beginning his career as a Navy test pilot, Wilmore went on to become a NASA astronaut. His final test mission drew significant attention when issues with the spacecraft l

Cannon Countys own T. Wayne Williams is a true rock star in the FFA world. After earning numerous awards at the local and state levels and serving as Tennessee FFA State President, T. Wayne has now been elected National Southern Region Vice President. Se

Dale Parker of Warren County has been named the new Executive Vice President of the Tennessee Cattlemens Association. Having operated a beef cattle farm for most of his life, Dale understands firsthand both the joys and challenges of the beef industry. H

In this episode, we explore what it really takes to get more people into hunting and fishingand why it matters for conservation, community, and the future of our wild places. TWRA Director Jason Mexedon joins us to break down the barriers new hunters and

In honor of Veterans Day, we sit down with Army veteran Rodney Fugate to reflect on his service, resilience, and life after the uniform. Rodney shares stories from his time in the U.S. Army, the challenges and lessons learned through his military journey,

The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture has a strong tradition of providing top-tier research in the agricultural industry. Recent federal funding awarded to the state has been allocated to enhance resources at various agricultur research cen

Beef cattle prices are hitting historic highs but whats driving the surge, and could a wave of Argentine imports change the game? In this episode, we dig into the global forces shaping todays cattle markets, from domestic herd numbers to international

Fall is a busy time at Apple Valley Orchard, a family-owned farm nestled in the rolling hills of Cleveland. Owner Chuck McSpadden tells how his father started the orchard from two trees to now hundreds. From crisp apples and fresh cider to homemade fried