As lawmakers debate changes to the federal tax code, the American Farm Bureau Federation says that it is important for farmers to focus on the effective tax rate.

So far, So good for Tennessee row crop farmers.  September and October proved to be two good months for harvest of corn, soybeans, and cotton.  But now recent rains have kept farmers out of their fields for the past week.

Alex Adams of Knoxville didn’t grow up on the farm, but a business model he’s developing could save farmers lots of time and money.

Tennessee’s new state director for the Farm Service Agency is 44-year old Dennis Beavers.  A former 4-H member and state FFA officer says he’s excited to help Tennessee farmers.

State Senator Jim Tracy has been appointed by President Trump to serve as Tennessee’s State Director for USDA’s Rural Development.

Demand is growing for increased internet connectivity in rural America, and a significant reason is economic growth.

Before another federal mandate is due to take effect in mid December, Farm Bureau along with several other national ag organizations have petitioned the Department of Transportation for an exemption to the new rule that requires all truck drivers to have the electronic logging devices installed.

Tennessee once again has a finalist in the American Farm Bureau Federation Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge and they will compete in the upcoming AFBF Annual Convention for a shot at thousands of investment dollars.

The state 4-H and FFA Land Judging competitions were held recently with a team rising to the top to be named state champion for each organization.

Tennessee has been known for some time as one of the top producing hardwood lumber states, and Roach Sawmill of Savannah, TN continues to see demand for their end product.