NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office join the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry to raise awareness among home and property owners regarding the …
NASHVILLE—A growing agricultural sector is being highlighted this month with a proclamation by Gov. Bill Lee. May is Wine and Grape Month in Tennessee. “The 68 wineries we have in Tennessee impact agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism,” Agriculture …
NASHVILLE — As more warm spring days are in the forecast, Tennessee farms will quickly be offering fresh strawberries, greens, and even locally-grown cut flowers. Businesses like Buzzed Blooms in Coffee County offer cut flowers through on-farm sales, …
NASHVILLE — Pick Tennessee Products’ “Fill Your Grill” contest is back this year in plenty of time to plan your summer grilling menus. Winners will get to choose $200 in local meats from the Tennessee farm of their choice. There are two ways to register …
NASHVILLE– With a strong background in and commitment to the agriculture industry, Andy Holt has been appointed Assistant Commissioner for the Business Development Division at the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and special advisor to the Commissioner. …
NASHVILLE –The Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Pesticide Section will host three virtual industry meetings on May 16, 2022. The meetings are open to the public to attend via an internet-based teleconferencing system. There is no cost to participants. …
NASHVILLE – The state veterinarian confirms that a horse in Smith County has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The 22-year-old horse has been euthanized. Mosquitoes transmit WNV and although humans can contract the virus, horses do not transmit …
NASHVILLE — The application period is now open for Tennessee animal shelters to apply for grants to provide low-cost spay and neuter services. Funds from Tennessee’s specialty license plate Animal Friendly - Spay and Neuter Saves Lives go to Animal …
NASHVILLE—Cost share incentives for tree planting and forest stand improvement activities are currently offered in preparation for the May sign-up period. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry (TDF) encourages family woodland …
Thursday, April 14, 2022 | 03:29pm NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) Agricultural Crime Unit (ACU) completed their investigation into the cause of two recent Sevier County wildland fires. “Based on the results of our origin and …
NASHVILLE – Tennessee farmers, agriculture officials, legislators, Tennessee College of Applied Technology students, 4-H members, and FFA members gathered today with citizens from across the state for Ag Day on the Hill in Nashville. The event coincides …
NASHVILLE – The state veterinarian is announcing that commercial poultry farms in Obion County that were part of a control zone to monitor for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) are no longer restricted. “Despite numerous detections across the U.S. …
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) will stock community agriculture libraries at Ellington Agricultural Center (EAC) in Nashville the week of March 21-25, 2022. “Education is one of TDA’s key priorities,” Agriculture Commissioner …
NASHVILLE – Gov. Bill Lee has proclaimed March 4 as Arbor Day in Tennessee to recognize the importance of planting and maintaining trees in our state. This year’s celebration will be held in Germantown in Shelby County. “We congratulate Germantown for …
FRANKFORT - Federal and state authorities say a case of avian influenza has been detected in a flock of commercial broiler chickens in Kentucky near the state’s border with Tennessee. Kentucky State Veterinarian Dr. Katie Flynn said the United States …
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is now accepting applications for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). SCBGP funds are granted to enhance production and competitiveness of …
NASHVILLE – Farmers, agribusinesses, and agricultural leaders can learn about the significance of international trade on local agriculture production, markets, and economies at the 2022 Mid-South Agricultural Trade Conference on March 3, 2022. Attendees …
NASHVILLE – The State Veterinarian confirmed today that Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Type 2 (RHDV2) was detected in two domesticated rabbits in one East Tennessee location. There are no other rabbits on the premises. “This detection is an isolated …
Wednesday, January 26, 2022 | 11:27am NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation will meet Feb. 10, 2022 at 1 p.m. CDT in Room 127 at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center located at 605 Airways Blvd. in Jackson, Tenn. The …
NASHVILLE – Marking the milestone of 100 years of celebration, the Tennessee Association of Fairs is recognizing the state’s outstanding county, regional, and state agricultural fairs. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) joined the Tennessee …
