Tennessee Ag Insider 2026
Browse through the pages of Tennessee Ag Insider, a guide to the state’s food, farms and forestry published in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. Read the digital magazine below...
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Tennessee 250 Celebrates United States Semiquincentennial
Photo credit: Mike Delevante, Tennessee 250 America is celebrating its 250th anniversary in 2026, and in conjunction with the national festivities, Tennessee 250 is highlighting the state and its role...
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Tennessee Meat Inspection Act Brings a New Era for Tennessee Meat Processing
Photo credit: iStock/Alexeg84 During the 2025 legislative session, the Tennessee General Assembly amended the Tennessee Meat and Poultry Inspection Act, creating the Tennessee Meat Inspection Act,...
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UT Martin Agriculture Program Adds Cow Model for Hands-On Learning
UT Martin Cow and Calf model; Photo credit: UT Martin Students at the University of Tennessee at Martin (UT Martin) Department of Agriculture and Applied Sciences are gaining a new kind of hands-on...
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Meet 5th Gen Cotton Co., a New Apparel Company Designed to Improve Profits...
Jeffrey Daniels and Franklin Carmack founded 5th Gen Cotton Co. to turn their farms’ cotton into T-shirts. Photo credit: Nathan Lambrecht Fifth-generation Tennessee cotton farmers Franklin Carmack and...
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Meet Tennessee’s Pest Paw Patrol: Spotted Lanternfly Inspector Dogs
Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s spotted lanternfly detector dogs locate the pests with state inspectors Mary Ann Beute-Glover and Kyle Webb. Photo credit: Nathan Lambrecht Man’s best friend has...
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Deer Valley Farm in Tennessee Raises Angus Beef From Pasture to Plate
Hickory House Restaurant customers can expect a Certified Angus Beef rib-eye from Deer Valley Farm beef. Photo credit: Nathan Lambrecht Raising purebred Angus cattle isn’t just a business for Jonathan...
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Off-Farm Income Supports Family Farms in Tennessee
Roughly 96% of farm households derive some form of income from off-farm sources, including wages, investments or pensions, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For small and midsized...
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Curing Country Hams in Tennessee Is a Tradition Worth Its Salt
The Hamery in Murfreesboro is one Tennessee business that is carrying on the age-old tradition of curing country hams. Photo credit: The Hamery In the South, no holiday feast is complete without a...
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Nashville-Based Oye Coffee Co. Pays Homage to Nigerian Farmlands
For brothers Christopher and Jonathan Oye, coffee has become more than a morning routine; it is a ritual that blends cultures and communities. In the pursuit of the American dream, the brothers have...
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10 Places to Go Peach Picking in the South This Summer
Packing up the family and heading to a local farm to pick fresh, juicy peaches deserves a top spot on your summer bucket list. Research a few agritourism spots near you and you’ll likely find...
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Tennessee Berry Farms Welcome Visitors for Summertime Fun
In the summertime, there’s nothing quite like eating fresh blueberries and blackberries straight from the shrub. Here are three Tennessee berry farms where you can pick your own. Photo credit: Jeff...
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Tennessee 4-H and FFA Are Cultivating Future Farmers
FFA member Knox Rogers grows and sells sweet potatoes on his family farm in Lincoln County. Photo credit: Nathan Lambrecht Knox Rogers has been growing and selling his own produce for nearly 10 years –...
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Browse through the pages of Tennessee Ag Insider, a guide to the state’s food, farms and forestry published in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. Read the digital magazine below...
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Tennessee-Raised Wagyu Beef Provides Exceptional Quality and Flavor
Wagyu beef raised at Chili Pepper Ranch is well-marbled and tender. Photo credit: Amy Jo Photographs The term “wagyu” roughly translates to “Japanese cattle.” First imported to the United States in...
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Tennessee Tech Poultry Science Program Bolsters Industry
Victoria Ayres, assistant professor of poultry science at Tennessee Tech, gives students hands-on experience with poultry. Photo: Nick Fantasia Poultry is one of Tennessee’s top agricultural sectors,...
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How Tennessee Farmers Are Navigating Farmland Preservation
Miller Moore works on his family farm in Dresden, Tennessee. Photo credit: Nathan Lambrecht Tennessee farmers are on a path to farmland preservation. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s...
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Ukrainian-Born Farmer Mike Katrutsa Has a Passion for Agriculture and...
Originally from Ukraine, Mike Katrutsa grows and sells produce from his farm in Benton County. Photo credit: Karen Pulfer Focht In the fall of 2024, Ukrainian-born farmer Mike Katrutsa volunteered –...
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Fighting Fire and Forever Chemicals With Soybeans
Soy-based firefighting foam helps protect firefighters from forever chemicals. When most of us think of soybeans, we conjure up a picture of bushy fields that stretch across the horizon in summer or...
View ArticleA Bright Future for Soybean Innovation
Soybean farmers are looking toward the future to improve their lives and yours. We’re proud of the impact we’re making at home and around the world. Read more: Fighting Fire and Forever Chemicals With...
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