Mar 24, 2025
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As spring settles in across Tennessee, it’s time to start planting potatoes. Whether you’re growing for the market or your own table, potatoes are a rewarding crop that thrives in our region’s cool spring weather. With a little preparation and the right approach...
Mar 24, 2025
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You’re invited to join us as we celebrate the re-opening of our Stockdale’s store in Covington, recently damaged by a tornado. A ribbon-cutting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. followed by food from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be great prices on items throughout the store...
Mar 20, 2025
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As president of his company, AGRILEARN™, Dr. Hamby has served as a primary consultant for several rebranding initiatives for major agricultural retailers and is often invited to lead strategic planning efforts for agribusiness organizations. In early 2020, he designed the r...
Mar 17, 2025
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As the days get longer, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and tackle those crucial spring chores on the farm. From tending to crops and livestock to sprucing up your property, a little prep now can make a huge difference for the busy season ahead. Whether you're managin...
Mar 17, 2025
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How long will eggs last in the refrigerator? What are the best ways to preserve eggs? Should I start a backyard chicken flock to save on eggs? When will the prices of eggs go down?
Questions like these have been frequent for researchers and faculty at the University of Tenness...
Mar 10, 2025
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As spring begins to settle in, it’s time to prepare for the return of one of the most fascinating visitors to your farm — the ruby-throated hummingbird. These little travelers begin migrating through Tennessee in late March, with their numbers peaking in the first cou...
Mar 10, 2025
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will continue to collect the 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties through April 18, 2025. Conducted just once every five years, the Census of Horticultural Specialties is the ...
Mar 03, 2025
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Spring — and planting season — is around the corner. Now is the time to perform some maintenance on equipment and prepare a data collection plan.
