What a gathering it is for the 98th Annual National FFA convention.  And a great delegation attending from the volunteer state.

Recently the University of Tennessee Institute of agriculture held a ribbon cutting ceremony at their West Tennessee Ag Research and Education Center in Jackson.  The event highlighted new on-site facilities, precision agriculture equipment and laboratory renovations funded through the American Rescue Plan.

Ryan King has stepped into a new chapter of leadership as Tennessee’s Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture. Appointed by Commissioner Andy Holt, King brings passion and experience to one of the state’s top agricultural roles. He says the appointment is both an honor and a responsibility—an opportunity to help shape the future of Tennessee’s farming and rural communities.

For over 50 years, Apple Valley Orchard has been a cherished fall tradition in Cleveland, TN. What began as a simple hobby for the McSpadden family has blossomed into a vibrant orchard with more than 14,000 apple trees. Today, under the care of Chuck McSpadden, visitors can stroll through the scenic farm, enjoy the crisp autumn air, and explore the charming on-site store filled with fresh apple cider, homemade jams, and other delicious apple treats—all made right on the farm.

Harvest of Tennessee’s main row crops is winding down and what a year its been.  From the heavy rains in the Spring to the extreme dry conditions this Summer.  And yield results are reflective of the weather.

President Trump has recently suggested importing Argentinian beef to lower consumer costs at the meat case. Chad Smith has details on how that would impact the beef sector.

For the future of American agriculture to be successful, our school-aged children need to better understand the importance of the industry to not just farmers but for all citizens.  And that’s one of the many reasons we have the Ag-In-the-Classroom program.

Fall has become a great time for elementary kids to take a field trip to the farm and that’s what about 1000 Maury County 4th graders did this week at the Country Classroom held at the Middle Tennessee Research and Education Center in Spring Hill.

The Crockett County Farm Bureau recognizes two of their own with gift of learning about agriculture to local schools.

One of the last fairs of the season is the West Tennessee State Fair running all this week in Henderson.