Spaces are still available for tomorrow's Slow Your Roll: Regenerative Agriculture Concepts with Jim Artman, East TN Coordinator for FVC, Founder/CEO Appalachian Grit...
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In areas having a previous history of high populations of periodicals cicadas, certain preventative measures should be followed. In young fruit tree plantings, delay pruning fruit trees until after cicada emergence so damaged branches can be removed and a proper scaffolding of branches established....
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USDA is requesting public input to help create a new Rural Renewable Energy Pilot Program. USDA is seeking written comments and will also host a public listening session on April 22, 2021. The new program will aim to support the Nation's critical energy needs and...
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This webinar will feature the following topics: USDA/TDA regulations update, production tips, and market outlook. Tennessee Industrial Hemp growers, processors, and all other hemp enthusiasts are invited to participate in the free webinar....
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ATTRA BLOG: International research led by the University of Reading showed that fields and farms with more variety of insect pollinator species had more stable yearly pollination of nearby crops. According to a press release, areas with diverse communities of pollinators, and areas with stable...
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ATTRA BLOG: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering a free, online course, “Risk Management Education for Farmers with On-Farm Visitors.” Producers will learn practical management techniques to enhance the safety and health of their on-farm visitors....
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Beekeepers across the state are gearing up for the upcoming nectar flow. Already we are seeing queens laying and bees actively bringing in pollen - all good signs! This time of year, under normal conditions, most of our Local Associations throughout the State would have...
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On an August morning, in the shadows of deep green trees, vegetables are lined in long, straight rows awaiting the sun’s golden light to flood the field with warmth. The roads are dusty and dry, the forecast projects triple-digit sunshine, and the chickens are fat....
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Crop Condition and Soil Moisture Analytics is a new tool developed by USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service in collaboration with NASA and George Mason University. The tool maps soil moisture, providing farmers and ranchers with free access to high-resolution data that can help plan spring...
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Tennessee Christmas Tree Growers will gather on April 17 in Franklin, TN at Pinewood Christmas Tree Farm. Our Spring Field Day will include a farm tour, the "story" of the farm, a tree shearing demonstration, a wreath making demonstration, container production session and more!...
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