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Breaking Barriers and Creating Opportunities
Memphis native and former NFL 1st round pick Michael Oher is now retired from playing professional football and now raising his family in Middle Tennessee and working to help disadvantage kids through his Oher Foundation. He shared part of his story earl
Appreciating the Customers
Its no secret prices farmers are getting for their cattle are at all time highs. Josh Woodard is the general manager at the Columbia Livestock Center where the weekly sales are managed by United Producers Incorporated. And this week they held their annu
A Wrap On The State Legislative Session
Tennessee state lawmakers wrapped up business this week on the first half of the 114th Tennessee General Assembly this week. Tennessee Farm Bureau's Shelby Vannoy discusses how Farm Bureau's priority issues faired this session.
A Focus On Protecting the Land
Everyday is earth day on the farm. Matt Griggs is a row crop farmer in Madison & Crockett County. He discusses why he's such a proponent of using cover crops, and how he's seen first hand how growing them has benefited his farm.
Accurate Ag Books for Kids
The newest offering from Feeding Minds Press focuses on growing a summer favorite. Chad Smith has details.
Historic Investments for Tennessee Agriculture
The Tennessee General Assembly has approved the states budget for the coming fiscal year which begins July 1st. It totals some $59.8 billion dollars and included in that total is several million dollars earmarked for Tennessee agriculture.
Job Well Done
South West Greene High School Senior, Reece Ottinger, recently completed a year long project of building a livestock showing barn for her FFA chapter. Ottinger explains what it was like undertaking such a big project & how happy she is to see it complete.
Farmers and Ranchers Need Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Extended
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is set to expire at the end of this year, eliminating many beneficial provisions for farmers and ranchers. Chad Smith has details.
Flooding Still Impacting Planting In West Tennessee
Clean up from the massive flooding along the Obion River in West Tennessee is still underway. One row crop farmer is working to remove lots of sand that was dumped in about 100 acres of land he intended to plant row crops in this year.
Bracing for Impact
Springtime weather is always unpredictable. Today its one of those postcard days you dream about, but less than two weeks ago, it was a nightmare for many in West Tennessee.