Tennessee Home & Farm Radio

The Senate Ag Committee finally moved its farm bill through to the full Senate for a vote. Chad Smith has more on what’s next.

Farmers and ranchers are in Washington, DC this week, urging senators to pass the farm bill. Chad Smith tells us farmers are targeting all 100 senate offices.

Deer cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage to nurseries each year. Eric Hildreth of Warren County estimates that he loses between $10,000 and $20,000 annually due to deer damage. He hopes a solution can be found to address a problem that is having a significant impact on his livelihood.

Combines are running hard in fields across Tennessee as farmers work around the clock to shell corn. And in most places, you’ll see big smiles on farmers’ faces, as yields are looking really good. The Brooksher family in Robertson County says this is the best corn crop they’ve ever produced.

USDA estimates that farmers will spend more money on interest payments in 2026, after adjusting for inflation, than at any other time on record. Stephanie Hoff learns more.

Tennessee’s Agricultural Crime Unit has been working the past 25 years to help protect our state’s most important industry against crime.

For Cannon County’s T. Wayne Williams, he’s been living out his dream over the past year. Last October he was elected as one of the six national officers for the Future Farmers of America organization and this experience has been one to remember.

It’s still unclear if a new farm bill will be passed this year. AFBF Vice President of Public Policy, John Newton, says there is still some hope that something could come together in the coming weeks.

Ruby’s Happy Farm in Robertson County has been named Tennessee State University’s Small Farmer of the Year.

New farm income projections say the farm economy is still tough, as we hear in this report from Chad Smith.

Just outside of downtown Nashville , Tennessee State University’s Agriculture Research and Education Center continues to benefit students, industry partners and farmers.

German television producer Claudia Bates and her team have been in Middle Tennessee this week interviewing farmers to better understand rural America as part of a documentary for German Public Television on the upcoming mid-term elections.

For years, farmers have said deer and other wildlife are causing significant damage to their crops. A new study from the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) backs up those concerns, estimating that wildlife causes about $75 million in crop damage across Tennessee each year.

Folks in East Tennessee are beginning to have an even bigger problem with Black bear encounters, particularly along the edge of the Cherokee National Forest.

Without a doubt, this isn’t your grandfather’s, or even your father’s farm anymore. Just like with the rest of society, technology has changed everything on the farm.

Rob and Leah Holman of Obion County are enjoying a new Kubota tractor on their farm after finishing second in the Tennessee Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award competition. As part of their award, the Holmans were presented with the tractor for one year or up to 250 hours of use.

The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration is underway in Shelbyville, marking its 88th year. The historic event showcases one of Tennessee’s signature breeds and remains a beloved staple for horse enthusiasts and the community.

Michelle Miller has taken one of the most unlikely paths to becoming a social media influencer in agriculture. She began her career in the fashion industry in Los Angeles, where she admits she once held a negative perception of farming and agriculture. That perspective changed when she began dating a farmer in Iowa and got a firsthand look at modern agriculture and the people behind the food we eat. Today, Michelle is a passionate advocate for agriculture, using her social media platform to help consumers better understand where their food comes from. Through education, storytelling, and a willingness to tackle tough questions, she works to break down misconceptions and debunk one agriculture myth at a time.

Beef cattle farmers across the United States are voicing their frustration over President Trump’s plan to import roughly 660 million pounds of beef from other countries tariff-free for 90 days. The plan is intended to lower the cost of ground beef for consumers while giving American beef cattle producers time to rebuild their herds. As UT Extension livestock economist Dr. Andrew Griffith explains, however, the plan likely won’t accomplish either of those goals.

New Adverse Effect Wage Rates have been announced for H2-A employees. Chad Smith has details on which states will see increases.