Dr. Temple Grandin is an academic and animal behaviorist. She is well known for her work in improving squeeze chutes and educating producers on better animal handling techniques. She recently spoke at the Tennessee Cattlemen's Association winter meeting.

Trent Loos is a 6th generation farmer from Nebraska and a Ag media personality. He joins Thomas Capps on this episode of Root of the Matter to discuss the issues facing agriculture today, and what local farmers can do to let their voices be heard.

A conversation with Rep. John Rose, TN-6th District, on being selected to the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture for the 118th Congress.

We visit with State Veterinarian Dr. Samantha Beaty as she discusses her role at the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and gives an update on the avian influenza detection in backyard and commercial poultry flocks in West Tennessee.

Eric Snodgrass, Principal Atmospheric Scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss the start of Winter and the impacts into next Spring.

Kim Ballard, of Franklin County, was recently selected as a member of the Tennessee Farm Bureau insurance Board of Directors. She discusses what it means to be selected as a board member, and what she hopes to contribute.

Will Elliott was recently selected as the new TN Young Farmers & Ranchers State Chair. He details what he hopes to accomplish during his time as chair in this episode of Root of The Matter.

Obion County native Stephen Vaden sits on the Court of International Trade. He recently addressed Tennessee farmers at the Tennessee Farm Bureau Convention, about the importance of participating in open comment periods. We talked more with him about why that's important in this episode of Root of The Matter.

A report from the United Nations says that food insecurity is a growing problem around the world. Farm Journal Foundation Director of Government Affairs, Kelsey Barnes, discusses what's driving the increase in food insecurity, and what can be done to solve the problem.

The Tennessee chapter of the Farmer Veteran Coalition is working to bring veterans into the field of agriculture after their time of service. Farming is a great way to give veterans a new start after their service, and a great venue for veterans to heal from the wounds of war. In this episode of Root of The Matter we talk to the President & Vice President of the TN Farmer Veteran Coalition about their mission and how you can help.