Gov. Bill Lee took time recently to visit with Woolfolk Farms in Madison County to help promote legislation he’s proposing with his Farmland Conservation Act.

All eyes remain on trade as President Trump continues to talk about and impose reciprocal tariffs on nations we trade with. Farmers are uneasy with the talk of tariffs, but NASDA CEO, Ted McKinney, is advising everyone to remain patient.

Marlene Eick is the Senior Director of Leadership Development for the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. She recently spoke at the Tennessee Young Leaders Conference sharing with young people there the importance of making connections and forming new relationships.

A lot of talk among farmers and in Washington on international trade and tariffs.  And there’s concern among many in agriculture about the impacts for U.S. farmers, especially those that raise cotton and soybeans.

Row crop farmers attending the 73rd annual Mid-South Farm & Gin Show in Memphis has a bleak outlook on the upcoming growing season. With input costs remaining high and commodity prices low, growers are preparing for a tough year for the second time in a row. There is some hope though, as USDA Secretary brooke Rollins recently announced plans for farmers being able to begin applying for money from the $10 billion passed in relief aid at the end of 2024.

Another year means another class of West Tennessee Ag Star leadership participants – a program for agricultural leaders in West Tennessee who go through this program to better communicate and lead the industry.

USDA recently announced a $1 billion dollar plan to combat bird flu and lower the price of eggs. Tennessee farmers with laying hens explain the steps they’re taking to keep bird flu out of their flock & USDA Chief of Staff, Kailee Tkacz Buller, details the billion dollar plan get rid of it.

Tennessee’s 7th District Congressman Dr. Mark Green was recently recognized once again as a Friend of Farm Bureau for his voting record during the 118th Congress.

Paul Binkley had a successful 45 year career with the Tennessee Farmers Cooperative. he was recently honored for his years of service to the co-op system at the Tennessee Council of Cooperatives Young Leaders Conference.

Young adults from across Tennessee recently gathered in Franklin for the Tennessee Council of Cooperatives Young Leaders Conference. The conference featured speakers to help inform and educate attendees on how to be vocal leaders in their communities.