Greene County Agriculture Today

24/09/2024

This is the information about the benefit for the Roberts’ family! Please help support this family!!

THIS SUNDAY!!!!

If you have silent auction donations- please contact us asap! We’d like to get those to the store so we can post pictures of everything. For pictures, go on the event tab and we are sharing. We will also create a post the morning of (Sunday) and you can bid by commenting as well!!

If you want to come sell your items as a vendor- come on out! Message us so we can plan your spot.

If you would like to come and support the family- ADMISSION IS $5 to the farm. This is going to be donated to the family!!! We will have donation jars set up! We will have hamburgers and hotdogs for sale donated by SAN meat market. All funny farm admission ($5 per person over age 2) will be donated plus all pony rides ($5 per ride) will be donated!! All of the animals will be hanging out and ready to be fed and loved on.

Share away please!!!

07/09/2024

Don’t forget the fundraisers going on this month for the Robert’s family!

13/04/2024

This is the link to the land loss study from the University of Tennessee, Institute of Agricultre, Center for Farm Management. It is interactive to see the impact across our great state and has all of the statistics we talked about today. Please contact our legislators and ask them to LEAD the fight on this issue that will change agriculture for years to come!

These interactive dashboards dispalys the percentage change in land cover since 2010 for each county in Tennessee. The data used to create these dashboards ...

16/12/2023

Hard to believe we are talking about taxes and we are so close to Christmas! However, this time of year can make or break a farming operation. Make sure that you don’t have the Grinch show up in April especially if it only takes a little work now!!

As the fiscal year comes to a close, it's essential to evaluate your farm's financial situation and make strategic decisions to minimize your tax liability.

21/10/2023

A good reference for the pH of soils whether you have 1 acre or 1000. It’s that time of year to soil test and prepare for the next crop!

https://blog-fruit-vegetable-ipm.extension.umn.edu/2021/10/does-your-soil-have-high-ph-fall-is.html?m=1 #:~:text=The%20ideal%20pH%20range%20for,are%20abundant%20in%20the%20soil.

Authors: Natalie Hoidal & Annie Klodd The ideal pH range for growing fruits and vegetables is 6.0 - 7.0 (with the exception of a few speci...

02/09/2023

Agrivoltaic(solar farming) issues are going to become more and more important as we seek a solution that allows for production agriculture and the desire to rely more on solar energy. As of now, we can all agree there is no easy answer.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — While the nation sharpens its focus on decarbonizing the electric grid, researchers at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture have completed...

19/08/2023

Take a second and help determine how Tennessee milk will be recognized!

12/08/2023

The policy issues that are being discussed at the Policy Development meetings are at the link. Take a few minutes and see what issues are facing agriculutre and help solve those issues by attending the meetings and learning more! THe meeting that oncludes the Greene County area is August 28th, 2023, at Grace Meadow Farm. RSVP with our local Farm Bureau office if you would like to attend.

Purchase of Agricultural Conservation Easement programs, Night Hunting of Coyotes, Prior Notification for Surveying Property, TACIR Report on Utility Scale Solar, 2023 Farm Bill, 2023 Regional Bank Collapses, Electric Farm Equipment and GHG Emissions, Animal Disease Traceability, mRNA Vaccines in Li...

05/08/2023

TAEP information for the upcoming year! Start planning your projects now!!!

TAEP is a cost share program for Tennessee's Agricultural community. Participation allows producers to maximize farm profits, adapt to changing market situations, improve operation safety, increase farm efficiency and make a positive economic impact in their communities.

08/07/2023

This website was mentioned today on the program! This is just an example of the information that is available through the UT Beef and Forage Center. Great resource for all of our livestock and forage producers!!

Dr. Katie MasonAssistant Professor and Extension Beef Cattle Nutrition SpecialistDepartment of Animal ScienceP: 865-974-8941 In the midst of a busy hay seas ...

06/07/2023

If you want some of the best garden produce around, go and see the fine folks over at Sunnyhill! The Southerland’s always have great vegetables at great prices. Just a great example of value added agriculture!!

24/06/2023

Good information about the new antibiotic restrictions. Being informed is important as the agriculture industry changes daily!

COMING ON JUNE 11, 2023, OVER THE COUNTER (OTC) MEDICALLY IMPORTANT ANTIBIOTICS FOR ANIMALS WILL REQUIRE A PRESCRIPTION FROM YOUR VETERINARIAN.

10/06/2023

A great article about the modern technology used in the dairy industry!

Samantha Craun oversees 1,200 acres and roughly 900 cows at her farm in eastern Tennessee. She took over Davis Brothers Dairy from her father and uncle,

06/05/2023

This is the one of the articles used for today’s information about fescue. Great reference for production during this time of year.

06/02/2023

This is a great resource for mineral selection! Be thinking about this as we enter a crucial time of year!

14/01/2023

An amazing resource to prepare for the coming Spring planting!! Check out this and some other great publications from our friends at the Extension Service!!

07/01/2023

This is the link to the University of Tennessee Extension Agricultural field days! Make your plans to attend!!!

UT AgResearch and Education Centers will host nineteen field days in 2023, providing visitors a chance to see agricultural research in action, speak with un ...

02/01/2023

Another reason that the historically low levels of the Mississippi and other rivers are so critical to the functions of agriculture.

Here's some interesting information & comparisons regarding the different modes of transporting bulk materials and goods....Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!
Nashville District Tennessee Valley Authority

22/12/2022

Here are some cold-weather tips to help everyone get through the next couple of days! Stay safe, and stay warm!

Need help wintering cattle? Visit our website to get 7 tips to keep cattle warm and in a good body condition score.

10/12/2022

This is the link for the changes for the tax code for Tennessee agricultural producers. Thank you to the Tennessee legislature and those that worked to change this!

REMINDER: Changes to the Agriculture tax exemption start in January! Check out what's newly included in this exemption here:https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/revenue/documents/notices/sales/sales22-14.pdf
Tennessee Department of Agriculture