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Winter Soil Health and Maintenance

As we settle into late fall in Tennessee, it’s a great time to start thinking about preparing your soil for spring. Winter soil maintenance helps keep your garden or fields health...

Nov 18, 2024

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Cost Share Application Period Extended for Select Counties

Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) applicants in 12 storm-affected Tennessee counties will have an additional period to apply for cost share funds. The application period...

Nov 18, 2024

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Top Tips for Cooking the Perfect Turkey

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and for many, it’s all about gathering with family, expressing gratitude, and of course, sharing a meal! If you’re planning to make a...

Nov 11, 2024

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Myth Busters: The Facts About Animal Disease Traceability

In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced the final rule that amends and strengthens its animal disea...

Nov 11, 2024

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Reports Show National Corn Production Up

According to the Crop Production report issued today by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), corn production is forecast at 15.2 billion bushels, up less than 1...

Nov 04, 2024

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Chainsaw Maintenance: Keeping Your Tool Sharp and Ready

A chainsaw is essential for tackling tough jobs like felling trees or clearing fallen limbs. However, when your chainsaw starts to feel sluggish and struggles to cut, it’s often a...