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For more than 30 years UT Extension has put on the West Tennessee Grain Conference in Dyersburg. This years meeting was focused on the upcoming growing season and improving farmers financial situations.

 In the January edition of the Co-op Feed Bin podcast, hosted by John Houston, Director of Business Services for ProTrition Feed, we explore how Co-op Feeds can be your trusted partner in facing the challenges of winter weather. From mineral supplementation to tubs, range cubes, and more, John discusses how these vital products help keep livestock healthy and productive through the colder months. He also previews upcoming events ProTrition will be a part of, including the Tennessee Cattlemen's Convention and the Southern Equine Expo, where producers can connect and learn. Finally, John honors John Teague, a respected friend of Tennessee agriculture, as he celebrates an impressive 43 years of service with the UT Extension system before retiring. Tune in for an informative episode and a heartfelt tribute to a true agricultural advocate. 

After retiring from his nearly 40 year career with UT Extension, Kevin Ferguson is the new Executive Director of the Farm Animal Care Coalition of Tennessee. Ferguson explains why he took the job and what he hopes to accomplish.

To say the rest is history of Ruth Henderson McQueen would be quite the understatement. From her time as a 5th grader to an almost three-decade career in UT Extension, there is no doubt 4-H and the land-grant system has made a positive impact on McQueen's life.

Michelle Parrott is here to talk about whats happening at the UT Extension Office.

Bitter cold temperatures continue across Tennessee. With the cold brings long days for farmers with livestock as they work to make sure their animals are well cared for. Thomas Capps Bitter cold continues Hello and welcome to Tennessee home and Farm Radio. I'm Thomas Capps. There's no farms or Charles Hord  There's no farms closed today so you do have to do a little extra work when it's like this outside. Thomas Capps The snow has stop falling across the Volunteer State leaving behind large accumulation and bitterly cold temperatures. Most places are seeing highs only reaching the teens and lows in the single digits. That means farmers with livestock are working a bit harder, braving the dangerous temperatures to ensure their animals are well cared for. Tennessee Cattlemen Association Executive Vice President Charles Hord and his daughter Teddy Ann are out constantly checking on their sheep. Charles Hord  You gotta make sure they've got their bellies full so, you know that helps regulate their warmth so every farmer in the state I know is putting out extra hay the next couple of days in knowing how cold it's gonna be. There's a lot of time spent watching water lines breaking up water tanks hoping your water lines don't freeze. Thomas Capps Keeping water broke can perhaps be the biggest challenge in weather like this. Kevin Ferguson with UT Extension has trough warmers and a geothermal system for his cattle but for those relying on breaking water, safety for both the animal and the farmer is important. Kevin Ferguson You will have stories during this time of year about farmers being out and trying to bust ice on ponds and for the cattle have access to water and out checking animals that are calving or having babies at this time. There's a lot of people that are right in the middle of calving and lambing and kidding now and you know they want to be out there taking care of those animals but they've got also figured out and make sure to protect themselves go in occasionally warm up, bundle up. Thomas Capps Ferguson also says now's the time to feed the best quality hay that you have as livestock rely on getting key nutrients to stay warm. It's days like these though we can all give thanks for the 2% that work to feed the other 98% of us. Kevin Ferguson They love this is a way of life. Yes, it's a business but it's also a way of life. Charles Hord  This is the hard part of the job. Most of the year is a lot of fun having livestock. This is the time where you got to do a little work. Thomas Capps For Tennessee Home and Farm Radio, I'm Thomas Capps.

Dr. Ben West with UT Extension is heading up an initiative called Farmers For Soil Health. the goal of the initiative is to help make climate smart practices profitable for farmers. Thomas Capps Practicing sustainability and finding new ways to be profitable. Hello and welcome to Tennessee Home and Farm Radio. I'm Thomas Capps. Ben West Sustainability, while the term may be new, farmers have worried about sustainability since the Dust Bowl. Thomas Capps Sustainability continues to be at the forefront of minds in the ag industry. Farmers in large part have and continue to implement climate friendly practices on their operations. Dr. Ben West with UT Extension has spent years studying climate smart practices farmers are using. Now he's focusing on ways those practices can be profitable for farmers by heading up an initiative called Farmers For Soil Health. Ben West Its sustainability and Agriculture Initiative run by the three three of the biggest commodity organizations in the country, the United Soybean Board, the National Corn Growers Association, and the National Pork Board. They decided about three years ago, to collaborate together and really try and be aggressive with some sustainability initiatives and put farmers in the driver's seat of driving the conversation and the thought and action around sustainability. Farmers have always taken the leadership role and sustainability. But sometimes in the past, it's been tough to pay for it because some of these practices do cost money. And at the end of the day, farmers are running a business enterprise. Thomas Capps West says it just makes sense for our farmers to get paid to plant cover crops and other practices they're already doing. Ben West By being able to combine federal money that's been coming down the pike but now also, the growing influx of private money from food companies and biofuel companies and feed companies interested in helping farmers be more and more aggressive with their sustainability practices. I mean, the next 10 years in agriculture is a really exciting time to see what's going to come of all this collective collaboration and conservation in agriculture. Thomas Capps Sustaining the planet and farming for the next generation. For Tennessee Home and Farm Radio. I'm Thomas Capps.

In this episode of "Grazing," Clint chats with UT Extension agents Elizabeth Fletcher and Lauren Balthrop about the role that 4-H plays for the youth of Robertson County.

In this episode of "Grazing," Clint chats with Timmy Mann, Extension Agent for the UT Extension Office in Springfield. The two discuss Timmy's new role at Extension and some upcoming events farmers should be aware of.

There have been lots of research and advancements in cattle genetics. Recently faculty from The University of Tennessee partnered with the University of Kentucky to travel through both states talking about the latest in cattle genetics. Thomas Capps A week studying cattle genetics. Hello, and welcome to Tennessee Home and Farm Radio. I'm Thomas Capps. It all starts Dr. Troy Rowan It all starts with genetics but eventually ends up on your plate. Thomas Capps We've come a long way in studying and producing better genetics in cattle. That's thanks in large part to research done at places like the University of Tennessee and other institutions like it in the country. UT Extension recently partnered with our neighbors to the north in Kentucky to travel through both the bluegrass and volunteer states, talking about and learning more about the latest in cattle genetics. Dr. Troy Rowan with the animal science department at UT was a part of the group that started in Lexington, Kentucky and ended in Lewisburg, Tennessee. Dr. Rowan spoke at the seedstock portion of the tour that was in Spring Hill, Tennessee, where he specifically focused on bulls. Dr. Troy Rowan I think that bull buying decision is one of the most important things that a commercial herd does. It has a really big impact on their herd in the immediate term. So that bull is going to Sire, you know over 100 calves hopefully over the course of his lifetime. But in addition to that the impact that he has when we keep replacement cows back that Bull has a multi generational impact on a herd. Thomas Capps At the next and final stop and Lewisburg the focus was on heifer Development. Dr. Lou Strickland with UT gave a presentation on improving genetics and heifers. Dr. Strickland stresses heifer genetics is important for the consumer and farmer raising the beef. Dr. Lou Strickland that's extremely important be able to help them reduce her because their bottom line is very, very tight and we want to try to help them the most possible while being able to make their farm profitable Thomas Capps That delicious steak or hamburger you eat tonight for dinner as a quality taste in large part because of the genetics research that has and continues to be a priority for producers. Dr. Troy Rowan It takes years for these genetic selection decisions to reach the meat counter. But ultimately, we're trying to make a product that's more sustainable a product that's more efficient, and a product that's more profitable for our breeders and that consumers are happy with Thomas Capps It's simple, better genetics equals better beef. For Tennessee Home and Farm Radio, I'm Thomas Capps.

UT Extension works in three rural Tennessee counties - Grundy, Meigs and Pickett - to offer healthy living opportunities for people there, including walking trails, gardening and healthy foods. If it's well-connected, it's also well-deserved.

In this episode, we revisit a chat we had in July of 2022 with Jeff Smith, UT Extension Agent III and Director for Robertson Co. We discuss the drought issues farmers faced that summer in the Springfield area among other things.

We are setting the table with Recipes for Cobblers, Jam, and Pie made from fruits of the season. Guests include: - Farmers Susan and John Keller have been farming in Blount County, TN, on their family farm in continuous operation since 1890. UT Extension awarded John Keller Tennessee Farmer of the Year in 2014. Susan Keller shares a recipe for Miss Lily's Blackberry Cobbler. This recipe comes from her Grandmother (Lilian Bays Hitch). - Dee Dee Constantine (happily retired former food writer for the Knoxville News Sentinel) sets us straight on all of the terminology used in the arena of cobblers. She examines culinary terms such as brown Betty, cobblers, buckles, crisps, grunts, and slumps. - I (Amy Campbell) share a recipe for Blackberry Jam from that classic “Minnie Pearl Cooks” cookbook. - And an encore Farm and Fun-Time Heirloom Recipe segment recorded during the Farm and Fun Time Program at Radio Bristol - from storyteller Toni Doman sharing memories and her Grandmother's recipe for cherry pie.

Fire ants are a common sight in Tennessee, showing up in lawns, school yards, parks, athletic fields, and golf courses. But how do you get rid of them? Join us as we talk with Kim Brown, UT Extension specialist, about the most effective way to eliminate these painful pests.

70+ women gathered in Wilson County at UT Extension's Women in Agriculture event. The post Women Equipping Other Women in Agriculture appeared first on Tennessee Farm Bureau.

Come 'Sit a Spell' with UT Extension agents Meagen Brown, Crystal Blankenship and Larry Mitchell as they visit the Kilpatrick family and the Apple Barn restaurant and agri-business in Sevierville, TN. Did you know that what started as a roadside fruit stand is now an elite tourist destination with deep ties to University of Tennessee Extension? Kent Kilpatrick says "The Apple Barn wouldn't exist without Extension."

In this episode, we visited with Lauren Patterson, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent, and Elizabeth Graves, with the Tennessee Nutrition and Consumer Education Program. We discussed classes that are offered to the public on how to eat healthy on a budget, among other things. Enjoy!

In this episode, we chat with Jeff Smith, UT Extension Agent III and Director for Robertson Co. We discuss the drought issues we've been experiencing this summer in our particular area and what to look for in your pastures and row crops.

UT Extension in Houston County works to convert an old jail into a community food and fitness center to share healthy living programming.

UT Extension helps young adults learn the skills they'll soon need to navigate this world - career advice, and money management. It's a program called "Owning Life" where young people meet with business leaders and experts to learn about finances.

We're all dealing with high prices for food and gas -- inflation at double digit rates these days. UT Extension experts offer tips for getting more for your dollar.

It's a festive time of year, but grief can limit our holiday cheer. This week, Sarah and Tennille are joined by UT Extension's Dr. Heather Sedges to discuss ways to manage different types of seasonal grief.

UT Extension has been active during COVID, teaching many classes virtually. But Extension also delivered programming a century ago, during the Spanish Flu. We visit Chattanooga, where history repeats itself.

A UT Extension exercise program where seniors gain strength was helpful in a tragic time recently in one Tennessee town. Waverly saw a devastating flood where a number of people were killed. In this episode of AgCast, Charles Denney shares the story of how one woman was able to survive.

COVID numbers are high again, and many people are getting their food in non-traditional ways. Janie Burney from UT Extension joins Sarah and Tennille to discuss ways to keep food safe during the ongoing pandemic. September is National Food Safety Education Month.

Some rural communities in Tennessee have only a few grocery stores selling healthy foods and places where people can exercise. In this episode of AgCast, Charles Denney tells us about how UT Extension is working to improve access to healthy foods and exercise opportunities.

On this episode of Faithfully Memphis, originally airing on WYXR 91.7 FM in Memphis, TN, Bishop Phoebe is joined in conversation with Dr. Chris Cooper. As the Extension Service's Horticulture Agent and Coordinator for UT Extension's Master Gardener program, Dr. Cooper's Chris's primary job, is to plan, develop, coordinate and conduct educational programs addressing issues that affect urban, commercial and home horticulture. Dr. Cooper also hosts "The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South," which airs Saturday at 3:00 p.m. and Sunday at 12:30 p.m. on WKNO/Channel 10. It also airs Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. on WKNO2 (available over the air on Channel 10.2 and on Comcast Digital Cable Channel 910). Learn more and view past episodes at https://www.familyplotgarden.com/ Want to submit a question for the Stump the Bishop segment? Please email it to Minister of Communication Emily Austin (eaustin@episwtn.org) or on our website: https://edwtn.org/contact/

Some rural counties in Tennessee have only a few grocery stores selling healthy foods and few places to exercise. UT Extension is working to improve access to healthy foods and exercise in a program that includes some ambitious changes for a community. In this episode of "AgCast," Charles Denney tells us about the H2O Program and its goals for future heath.

Advance Child Tax Credit payments will begin reaching families this month. Sarah and Tennille have a conversation with Dr. Ann Berry, Consumer Economics Specialist at UT Extension, to help parents get their questions answered about receiving these funds.

The Tennessee housing market has been chaotic during the pandemic – with a short supply of properties for sale. Buyers need critical information before making their purchase, and UT Extension offers home buyer education that helps with the process. In this episode of AgCast, Charles Denney has more on a special recognition for this program, and its impact on a community.

Healthier eating should never be complicated. That's why Sarah and Tennille called in Dr. Kristen Johnson, Assistant Professor and Nutrition Specialist with UT Extension, to break down the Dietary Guidelines for Americans into simple tips for daily eating.

Farm Broadcaster Jessica Benson and University of Tennessee Extension specialist Chris Narayanan discuss mitigating risk in grain and livestock operations. They also talk about ag technology and the economics of regenerative agriculture! Other topics include the prospect of a world without animal agriculture, fake meat (of course) and the greatest invention -- air conditioning in tractors.

Ben Rodgers meets with Michelle Parrott, Extension Office director for the Putnam County UT Extension Office. They discuss what the Extension Office does and the services that they provide, how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted office operations, and what they've done to overcome the challenges brought on by the pandemic, as well as the various programs that the office offers including 4H and Nutrition. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart.

We went live on Facebook with Food Safety Specialist for UT Extension, Dr. Janie Burney! Check out the fun!

A veterinarian, beef industry partner and expert in teaching and community engagement, Dr. Ashley Stokes has officially taken the lead as the new Dean of UT Extension. The post A New Face to UT Extension appeared first on Tennessee Farm Bureau.

A veterinarian, beef industry partner and expert in teaching and community engagement, Dr. Ashley Stokes has officially taken the lead as the new Dean of UT Extension. The post A New Face to UT Extension appeared first on Tennessee Farm Bureau.

The pandemic has affected couples in different ways. Sarah and Tennille chatted with Dr. Heather Sedges, Assistant Professor of Human Development at UT Extension, to gain some insight- just in time for the love celebration.

Parenting is a tough job anytime, but the pandemic presents some special challenges. Sarah and Tennille are joined by Dr. Jennifer Ward, Director of UT Extension’s nutrition programs, for some practical pointers.

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The coronavirus pandemic has been a health and financial crisis, and that also greatly impacts our mental well-being. It’s difficult dealing with the stress many of us face daily. In this episode of AgCast, Charles Denney visits with UT Extension experts who share tips to help improve your outlook.

Weed management is dominating calls to UT Extension specialists this week. Larry Steckel answers those frequently asked questions in this episode. He's joined by Scott Stewart who discusses insect management issues to look out for as we enter July.

We went live on Facebook with Food Safety Specialist for UT Extension, Dr. Janie Burney! Check out the fun!

We went live on Facebook with Food Safety Specialist for UT Extension, Dr. Janie Burney! Check out the fun!

We went live on Facebook with Food Safety Specialist for UT Extension, Dr. Janie Burney! Check out the fun!

In this episode, Anna Marie interviews Dr. John Benitez, Director of the Tennessee Poison Center, and an Entomology Professor from the University of Tennessee Extension, Frank Hale.

The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture announced that Justin Crowe will take the position as the new UT Extension 4-H Development Director and statewide leader. The post Making the Best Better appeared first on Tennessee Farm Bureau.

The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture announced that Justin Crowe will take the position as the new UT Extension 4-H Development Director and statewide leader. The post Making the Best Better appeared first on Tennessee Farm Bureau.

The University of Tennessee Extension hosted the West Tennessee Grain and Soybean Producers Conference recently in Dyersburg. The post UT Extension Hosts Grain Conference appeared first on Tennessee Farm Bureau.

Horses are some of nature's most majestic creatures, and it's important for their human owners to take care of them. UT Extension put together a series of equine management field days across Tennessee and AgCast was there.

Nationally, the nursery industry contributes 4 billion dollars to our economy, and tennessee is well-known for producing trees and plants. UT Extension has been involved in developing technology that improves how nurseries apply pesticides. In this episode of AgCast, Charles Denney has more on reducing chemicals and perhaps increasing profits.

Regulations have been established for the newly created Unit CWD. Join us this week as we dive into these new regulations with TWRA Chronic Wasting Disease Coordinator, Chuck Yoest, and Wildlife Health Specialist with UT Extension and TWRA Veterinarian, Dr. Dan Grove. Both have worked very hard, along with many others in the Wildlife Division, to come with regulations that are science-based and data-driven. We hope this conversations helps you better understand the new unit regulations and thanks for tuning in to Tennessee WildCast. www.tnwildlife.org #tnwildlife #itswhatwedo

Today we are setting the table with Tennessee Wine - this is the weekend for the 3rd Annual 9 Lakes Wine Festival which features over 100 Tennessee made wines and ciders - it takes place at the Melton Lake Park in Oak Ridge, Tennessee May 31st and June 1, 2019 from 3 - 8:00 P.M. on June 1st.My featured visit is with Winemakers Nikki Riddle and Michael Coombs. Nikki was named Tennessee Small Farmer of the Year by Tennessee State University and the UT Extension at the Small Farm Expo in 2017 and she is Co-Owner of The Winery at Seven Springs in Maynardville, Tennessee.For his “Potluck Radio” series, Fred Sauceman recalls a Tennessee treasure, St. John Milling Company, and recounts its remarkable history through the voice of the late George St. John.

In this episode of AgCast, young people in Bradley County learn the harsh realities of making poor choices - navigating their way through a "Life Maze." UT Extension was one of the community partners involved in this eye-opening project.

It’s the holidays – putting many of us in a giving spirit. But it’s also a time when thieves look to take advantage of your generosity. Consumer experts with UT Extension offer warnings about holiday scams.

Many West Tennessee farms received close to 10 inches of rain last week. As harvest resumes this week, Richard Buntin and Ryan Blair with UT Extension offer advice for managing weathered crops.

The Natioanl Association of County Agricultural Agents held its annual meeting this year in Chattanooga. UT Extension hosted and helped coordinate this gathering of thousands of people.

It's perhaps Tennessee's most urgent crisis, people dying from opioid overdoses, more than 1,600 in a recent year. UT Extension and Tennessee 4-H are working to educate people, especially kids and teens, about the dangers of these drugs.

Home gardeners are a great way to produce healthy foods. But how do you know what to plant on your land? UT Extension is teaming with home gardeners statewide to test different vegetables-- squash, peppers, tomatoes, pumpkins-- bounty from a home garden trial.

Today, we have an interview with Linda Bower, Regional Program Leader for UT Extension. She talks about the knowledge that associations need to adapt, but we can't quite figure out how. That leads Justin and Meagen into a conversation about the changing dynamic of our workforce and thus professional associations.

Today, we have an interview with Linda Bower, Regional Program Leader for UT Extension. She talks about the knowledge that associations need to adapt, but we can't quite figure out how. That leads Justin and Meagen into a conversation about the changing dynamic of our workforce and thus professional associations.

A great lesson for kids is to learn the value of money; how to spend it, save it and share it. UT Extension has a program called "Money is Elementary" in many schools where kids learn to handle real money.

The devastating fires that burned Gatlinburg and Sevier County late last year destroyed homes, businesses, thousands of acres of forests – and claimed 14 lives. Now efforts are underway to rebuild and help people get their lives back. Charles Denney has more on how UT Extension is helping with simple gestures of giving, collecting and kindness.