Apr 13, 2026
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April is an ideal month to experience Tennessee’s outdoors, with mild weather, blooming landscapes, and lighter crowds before summer. Popular activities include exploring state parks, hiking for exercise, spotting wildflowers, and attending spring festivals and community ev...
Apr 06, 2026
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Nursery and landscape businesses provide undeniable aesthetics to our daily lives and an estimated total economic contribution of $245.2 million to the state’s economy. To stay up to date with management and production practices, landscape managers and nursery industry prof...
Mar 30, 2026
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As the seasons change, so do our management practices for equine ownership. Here are a few considerations that are important for horse owners this spring.
Mar 23, 2026
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Congress is weighing two parallel tracks to support agriculture: advancing a scaled-down farm bill and approving billions in additional emergency assistance as farm finances remain under intense pressure.
Mar 23, 2026
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March is a pivotal time for bringing home lawns out of winter dormancy, with an emphasis on weed prevention, soil health, and careful early-season care. Taking the right steps now helps ensure strong, healthy growth heading into summer.
Mar 23, 2026
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The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is inviting farmers, agricultural partners and members of the public to participate in the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) Listening Tour, a series of public meetings designed to gather input on the future of one of ...
Mar 16, 2026
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Visit your local Co-op to purchase your vegetable, flower, and herb seeds! You can get a head start on planting by placing a grow light in one room of your house and starting flats of seeds for your garden. Start collecting pots and planters to use in a container garden for the f...
Mar 16, 2026
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The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) on March 12, 2026 urged Congress to act immediately to pass legislation that would allow for the year-round sale of fuels with 15% ethanol blends, often referred to as E15, to help offset rising costs related to the clos...
