As of today, many federal government functions, including those from USDA, are still temporarily suspended. Chad Smith has details on what this means for farmers and ranchers.

Row crop farmers are facing difficult times. As they harvest the 2025 crop, many are grappling with losses ranging from $150 to $250 per acre. According to new projections from the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA), Tennessee row crop farmers are expected to collectively lose approximately $430 million this year.

Every day whether its on the farm or at home, the one item, besides food, we’re all dependent on is electricity.  And Tennesseans are fortunate right now in that Mike Partin, CEO of the Sequatchie Valley Electric Cooperative, is serving as president of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.

For nearly 90 years, Ducks Unlimited has been dedicated to conserving and protecting wetlands across the United States. Today, that mission lives on through partnerships with farmers, providing them with valuable resources and support to implement effective conservation practices.

Several economic headwinds are combining to create a difficult financial environment for some farmers. Chad Smith has more on how farmers are managing in the midst of harvest.

Gov. Bill Lee has sworn-in Weakley County’s Andy Holt as the Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.

Practicing farm safety is often taken for granted. For Kary Robinson of Franklin County, however, it's a deeply personal issue following a close call he experienced while baling straw several years ago. He recalls the terrifying incident and urges others to take farm safety seriously.

Recent data from the US Department of Agriculture demonstrates the important role small farms play in our food system. Mike Davis has more.

This week is National Farm Safety & Health Week. It’s a time when the agriculture industry pauses to focus on practicing safety on the farm and reducing accidents. Shelli Rampold with UT Extension shares some ways to stay mindful of farm safety, along with resources Extension offers to learn more.

Although increased awareness of mental health challenges and resources continue, also still ongoing is efforts in suicide prevention. Rod Bain has more.