UT economist Dr. Aaron Smith has been documenting the impact of COVID-19 and the agricultural economy.  And while there’s hope to begin reopening the country soon, there’s definitely been a dramatic hit to farmers over the last few months.

The Agriculture Secretary says there’s no shortage of food in this country. It’s just taking the food system a little time to adjust to the new demand situation.

COVID 19 has had an effect on every aspect of farming, that includes poultry production.

Tennessee is well known for its diverse forestry industry.  Some of the world’s largest producers of paper and paper products have mills operating here.

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Tennessee, Tennessee 4-Hers across the state got right to work making masks for healthcare workers and many others.

The COVID-19 pandemic is sending crop and livestock prices into a tailspin.

Again unprecedented times we’re in as reports have come out now that at least 14 dairy farms in Tennessee were told they would have to dump their milk one or even multiple times because of COVID 19.

Tennessee’s 7th District Congressman Mark Green has a unique perspective on the whole coronavirus situation.

McMinn County dairy farmer Russ Carmichael discusses his thoughts on the coronavirus and how it’s affected his farming operation.

Tennessee Congressman Dr. Mark Green visits with us to discuss the coronavirus pandemic and his thoughts on why its so important to protect and support our healthcare professionals, but also our farmers.