Weekly Livestock Comments – June 13, 2014
FED CATTLE: Fed cattle traded $2 to $3 higher on a live basis compared to last week. Prices on a live basis were mainly $148 to $150 while dressed trade occurred between $236 and $238. The 5-area weighted average prices thru Thursday were $149.37 live, up $4.24 from last week and $236.38 dressed, up $4.54 from […]
Fruit Growers Warned to Beware of New Pest
Experts with the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture are sounding the alarm on a tiny new pest that can cause significant damage to many fruit crops. The spotted wing drosophila (SWD) is a vinegar fly (sometimes inaccurately called a fruit fly) from Asia. It was first detected in California in 2008. In 2011, SWD had reached […]
Soil, Plant and Pest Center Offers Diagnoses of Production Issues
Located at Ellington Agricultural Center in Nashville, the University of Tennessee Extension Soil, Plant and Pest Center provides a variety of soil and plant and pest analyses and identification services for homeowners, farmers, nursery growers and researchers. Services available include soil testing, forage and grain analyses, and plant and pest diagnosis. In some cases distance […]
Switchgrass for fuel and forage
The University of Tennessee Center for Native Grasslands Management is hosting a field day highlighting the potential for switchgrass to be used as a fuel and as livestock forage. The event will be June 18 in Loudon County in East Tennessee. Participants will visit a local farm to view the native grass “in action” and […]
USDA Announces the Extension of the Milk Income Loss Contract Program for 2014
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia today announced the extension of the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) program. The extended MILC protects dairy farmers enrolled in the program against income loss through Sept. 1, 2014, or until a new Margin Protection Program for dairy producers (MPP), established by […]
Workshops to Help Use Advertising to Your Farm’s Advantage
Marketing is one of the biggest challenges farmers direct marketing products to consumers often face. Advertising, in particular, can be confusing, frustrating, time consuming and expensive. If done well, advertising can boost sales. If not done well, it can be a waste of resources. Workshops are being offered to help farmers producing specialty crops […]
UT animal scientist named top BQA educator
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) has selected a University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture animal scientist as the recipient of the 2014 BQA National Educator Award. Clyde Lane, UT Extension professor emeritus, was honored at a reception and ceremony at the 2014 Cattle Industry Annual Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Nashville. BQA is a nationally […]
America’s veterinarians congratulate Congress on passage of Farm Bill
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) tips its hat today to Congress for passing a comprehensive Farm Bill (H.R. 2642) that will allow the nation’s veterinarians and scientists to continue ensuring food safety, conducting important agriculture and animal research, and protecting the health and welfare of animals. “We commend the Farm Bill conference committee and […]
Tennessee Grain and Soybean Producers Conference, Feb 6, 2014
Join agricultural leaders at Tennessee Grain and Soybean Producers Conference UT Extension hosts 19th annual event on February 6 Informative presentations, an extensive trade show, and an opportunity to network with some of the leaders in the state’s row crop industry are all on the agenda for the 2014 Tennessee Grain and Soybean Producers Conference. […]
UT Extension announces 2014 Master Dairy Producer training
UT Extension announces 2014 Master Dairy Producer training Certification programs available beginning at the end of January and continue throughout the year Tennessee’s farms, nurseries and forests contribute more than $66 billion to the state’s economy and account for more than 337,880 jobs, but the goal is to improve those numbers. As part of state […]
UT Bull Test Center names top gaining bulls Bulls will be sold at auction on January 23, 2014
While many of us are trying to lose weight after the start of the new year, specialists at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture are recognizing bulls that can gain weight…a lot of it. As UTIA’s annual Senior Bull Test Sale at the Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center approaches, researchers announced the top-gaining […]
UT Extension announces 2014 continuing education for Tennessee producers, forest managers
University of Tennessee Extension is encouraging the state’s producers and forest managers to earn continuing education Master Producer certificates by completing educational programs designed to help them improve their products and cultural practices. Tennessee’s farms, nurseries and forests contribute more than $66 billion to the state’s economy and account for more than 337,880 jobs, but […]
2014 Advanced Master Beef Producers Class Scheduled for March
The University Of Tennessee Sevier County Extension Office is announcing plans for the 2014 Advanced Master Beef Producers class. The class will start on March 8th and conclude on March 15th. Cost for the class is $175.00, but the Tennessee Enhancement funds will pay $100.00 of the cost through a scholarship. In order to be […]
USDA Farm Service Agency Urges Farmers and Ranchers to Vote in County Committee Elections Beginning Monday, Nov. 4
USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia announced that the 2013 FSA County Committee Elections begin today, Nov. 4, with the mailing of ballots to eligible voters. The deadline to return the ballots to local FSA offices is Dec. 2, 2013. “The role and input of our county committee members is more vital […]
Value-Added Beef Workshop: What You Should Know About Beef Quality and Meat Cuts
November 4, 2013—Knoxville – 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm November 5, 2013—Murfreesboro – 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm November 6, 2013—Jackson – 11:00 am – 2:00 pm The workshop will include presentations and discussion on: Factors Affecting Carcass Yield – Conversion of Cattle to Carcass, Yield of Saleable Product, USDA Yield Grades Factors Affecting Meat Quality – USDA […]
Jefferson County Livestock Association Hosts Annual Fall Meeting
On September 16th, more than 100 members of the Jefferson County Livestock Association gathered for their annual fall meeting which was held at the Field of Dream Activity Center in Dandridge, TN. The group was treated to a great meal and good fellowship as well as a guest speaker. The speaker, Dr. Neil Rhodes, University […]
