National Farm Safety and Health Week Promotes Awareness of Safety Solutions Year Round
Farmers are at very high risk for fatal and non-fatal injuries while on the job. In fact, Tennessee is among the top six states for deaths due to tractor accidents in agricultural work, according to data from the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. During National Farm Safety and Health Week this September, the […]
More than 500 to Attend UT Turf and Ornamental Field Day, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014
WHAT: UT Turf and Ornamental Field Day WHERE: UT East Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center, Plant Sciences Unit 3215 Alcoa Highway Knoxville, TN 37996 WHO WILL ATTEND: Some 500 managers of lawns, athletic fields, golf courses and other landscaped areas EVENT DESCRIPTION: The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture will host a Turf and […]
Fall Fertilization of Pastures and Hayfields
A solid fertilization plan is one of the keys to a successful forage production program. To produce forage for grazing or hay, you must provide nutrients needed by the plants in adequate quantities. Usually, fertilization is considered a springtime procedure. However, there are many reasons to apply fertilizer in the fall. 1. Stockpile tall fescue. […]
AFBF Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge
The American Farm Bureau Federation together with Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business Global Social Enterprise Initiative recently announced the Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge. The first-of-its-kind challenge provides an opportunity for individuals to showcase ideas and business innovations being cultivated in rural regions of the United States. The Farm Bureau Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge is a key […]
2014 Advanced Master Beef Producer Program
The University Of Tennessee Cocke/Jefferson County Extension Offices are announcing plans for the 2014 Advanced Master Beef Producer Program. Producers are asked to pre-register for the class by September 1st. The class will start on September 16th, it will be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings during the month of September with graduation on October 9.The […]
Cotton Tour Field Day Set at West TN AgResearch Center for September 3, 2014
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture’s annual field day devoted to cotton is scheduled for Wednesday, September 3, at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center. Cotton Tour Field Day registration opens at 8:30 a.m. Field tours begin at 9 a.m. and include nine informative presentations. The event concludes at noon with a complimentary lunch. […]
UT Turf and Ornamental Field Day to Show off Industry Advances
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture will host a Turf and Ornamental Field Day on Thursday, Sept. 11, at its East Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center, Plant Sciences Unit, beginning with registration at 7:30 a.m. The event, which is becoming one of the largest such events in the United States, is expected to attract […]
UT to Present Workshops Focused on Starting Food Processing Businesses
Farmers and gardeners who end up with excess produce or who want to find a use for less-than-best quality produce – items that would normally go to waste – often look for ways to add value by making the produce into another product., such as jams and jellies, salsas, juices or baked goods. To help […]
UT Institute of Agriculture to Co-Host Farm Bill Information Sessions
The Agricultural Act of 2014, more commonly known as the Farm Bill, contains many changes that will affect producers. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture along with Farm Credit Mid-America, Tennessee Soybean Association and Tennessee Farm Bureau will host a series of Farm Bill Information Sessions to help producers navigate through the complexities of […]
UT Workshop to Help Farmers with Value-Added Dairy Opportunities
June is Dairy Month, and Hal Pepper, a financial analysis specialist with University of Tennessee Extension, reminds dairy producers that proper business planning and understanding costs of production are always important considerations for successful dairies. “Dairy farmers who know their costs and understand their financial position are better able to evaluate value-added opportunities,” Pepper said. […]
Farmers to Battle Hunger at Milan No-Till Field Day
At the Milan No-Till Field Day, farmers learn management practices that will help them combat damaging weeds, insects and diseases. They’ll also take on another problem in many Tennessee families and communities…hunger. For the second time, a tour stop titled “Farmers vs. Hunger” will be part of the field day program. It’s an opportunity for volunteers […]
Tennessee Twilight Forage Tour Scheduled for July 10, 2014
The University of Tennessee Center for Native Grasslands Management is hosting a Twilight Forage Tour on July 10 near Knoxville. The tour, which will be held at UT East Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center’s Holston Unit, will feature a new research project focused on using native grasses, including big bluestem and Indian grass, for season-long […]
UT Institute of Agriculture Welcomes New Cotton and Small Grains Specialist
Tyson Raper has joined the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture as an assistant professor of cotton and small grain production. In this role, Raper will lead the university’s education and research efforts involving cotton, wheat and other small grain crops. He will also work closely with producers and agricultural industry groups to promote practices […]
Tennessee Schedules Tobacco and Forage Field Day for July 17, 2014
The University of Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center at Greeneville will hold a Tobacco and Forage Field Day the afternoon of Thursday, July 17, beginning at 3 p.m. The event, which is free to attend, features subject matter experts from the UT Institute of Agriculture and the University of Kentucky and includes two concurrent tours. […]
Don Holbert, Jefferson County Soybean Farmer to Visit Domestic, International Soy Markets
Unloading soybeans at the elevator after harvest may seem like the end of the season for farmers, but it’s really just the beginning of the journey. From there, the soybeans travel to various markets domestically and abroad. How are they used? Ten U.S. soybean farmers are about to see for themselves. The United Soybean Board […]
Weekly Crop Comments – June 13, 2014
Overview Wheat and corn were down; cotton and soybeans were mixed for the week. The June WASDE report provided only minor changes for corn, soybeans, cotton, and wheat. Old crop corn ending stocks were left unchanged at 1.146 billion. Ending stocks will most likely be revised on the June 30th Quarterly Grain Stocks report. New […]
