Jul 08, 2026
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Although many producers welcome warm, sunny conditions after a hard winter, the summer season can be stressful and challenging for our animals. While cattle and most other livestock do well under 68° F, periods of high humidity, reduced air movement, insignificant cloud cover...
Jun 22, 2026
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To control weeds around your home and farm, apply both pre-emergent and post-emergent treatments. Pre-emergent weed control is designed to prevent weed growth before weeds sprout. It should be applied twice in the spring, once in late summer, and once in the fall — so four ...
Jun 15, 2026
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A water trough that is always full, stays clean, and keeps water at a comfortable temperature is an attractive offering to livestock. Especially during the summer months, it is important to encourage your animals to drink by preventing any water conditions that could turn them aw...
Jun 10, 2026
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Following the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s announcement that a confirmed case of New World screwworm (NWS) was detected in Zavala County, Texas, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is taking steps to protect livestock from the potential spread of this invasive...
Jun 08, 2026
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The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is encouraging eligible agricultural producers and forest landowners impacted by Hurricane Helene to apply for assistance through the Hurricane Helene Agricultural and Timber Relief Fund before the July 21, 2026, deadline. Application...
Jun 01, 2026
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Leah Anderson, Chair of the GreenPoint Ag Board of Managers, announced May 21 that the board has selected Amy Winstead as the next Chief Executive Officer of GreenPoint Ag.
“Following a thorough and intentional search process, the board is confident Amy is the right lead...
May 25, 2026
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Applying insecticide at the right time is key to protecting your lawn. Too early, and pests aren’t active; too late, and damage like thinning turf and brown patches has already occurred. Because different pests peak at different times, effective control depends on timing tr...
May 18, 2026
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When applying crop-protection products, precision matters more than ever. With rising input costs and increased scrutiny of off‑target movement, every drop of spray needs to reach its intended target. Whether treating thousands of acres of row crops or managing pastureland, the s...
