A report from a citizen in East Tennessee led to the discovery of Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) in Knox County. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) confirmed the SLF detection after inspectors and a TDA detection dog verified 15 adult SLF on a tree of heaven. This marks the first detection of the invasive insect in Knox County.
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) announces the promotion of Dr. Rahul Kumar to Agriculture Laboratory Administrator in the Technical Services Division. He will oversee the C. E. Kord Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory and the L.H. “Cotton” Ivy Laboratory.
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry’s (TDF) East Tennessee Nursery is accepting tree seedling orders until March 15, 2026 or while supplies last. More than two dozen tree and shrub seedlings are currently available for reforestation and conservation projects.
Equine businesses across Tennessee can now apply for support through the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s premier cost-share initiative, the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP). The application period for TAEP is October 1–7, 2025.
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry is accepting applications for the Hazard Mitigation and Community Education Grant Program until Oct. 14, 2025.
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is seeking information leading to the identification of the person or people who broke into a Division of Forestry office in Lawrenceburg, Tenn. Between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, a gloved and masked intruder illegally entered the New Prospect office located at 57 Tower Road.
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) is now accepting applications for funding to help communities expand tree canopy cover and strengthen urban ecosystems across the state.
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) has added eight paws to its fight against invasive pests. Two specially trained detection dogs—Winnie and Marcel—have joined the TDA Plant Certification Section to help protect Tennessee’s thriving nursery and agricultural industries from the destructive Spotted Lanternfly (SLF).
Governor Bill Lee has proclaimed July 2025 as Beef Month in Tennessee, recognizing the vital role of the beef cattle industry in the state's economy, environment, and food supply..
Leaders from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture traveled to upper East Tennessee this week to witness firsthand the cleanup efforts underway and identify remaining needs following the devastation of Tropical Storm Helene.
After a growing season marked by unpredictable weather and other hurdles, Tennessee’s strawberry farmers persevered, and strawberry season is going strong statewide.
Tennessee State Veterinarian Dr. Samantha Beaty is urging animal owners to be aware of New World Screwworm (NWS), an invasive pest that poses a serious threat to livestock and other warm-blooded animals, including pets.
On behalf of Governor Bill Lee, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency Director Patrick C. Sheehan announced that applications are now open for the Governor’s Response and Recovery Fund (GRRF), a $100 million initiative established to provide flexible financial assistance for current and future unmet disaster recovery needs, including Tropical Storm Helene.
Animal shelters across Tennessee are invited to apply for funding that supports spay and neuter services. The application window remains open until May 16, 2025.
To minimize the risk of wildland fires, Tennesseans are reminded that a burn permit from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) is required for debris burning from October 15 through May 15.