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NASHVILLE — Suicide is never easy to talk about. Yet having a tough conversation, knowing the warning signs, and asking for help just may save a life.

The Tennessee Dairy Promotion Committee will meet Oct. 24 at 2 p.m. CDT and reconvene on Oct. 25 at 9:30 a.m. CDT at the Holiday Inn Express, located at 1228 Bunker Hill Road in Cookeville, Tenn.

The Tennessee Beef Promotion Board will meet Oct. 18, 2019 at 1 p.m. CDT at the Tennessee Beef Industry Council located at 530 Brandies Circle Suite A in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

When we fill up at the pump, we expect to get good, clean fuel. But why do we trust what we put in our car’s tank?

For the latest round of Agriculture Enterprise Fund (AEF) allocations, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture is awarding the most recipients in a single cycle, adding up to the largest total grant dollars in program history.

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is advising forest landowners to monitor their sassafras trees after detecting laurel wilt disease in Dickson and Montgomery Counties.

Autumn fun is here! From pumpkin-picking to fall birthday celebrations, agritourism destinations are sure to create a lifetime of memories for the whole family.

The Tennessee Pest Control Licensing and Advisory Board will meet Oct. 7, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. CDT in the conference room of the Holeman Building at Ellington Agricultural Center, located at 424 Hogan Road in Nashville, Tenn.

With hot and dry weather leading into our fall fire season, Tennessee’s State Forester is requiring a burn permit for all open-air outdoor fires beginning Sept. 23.

Foreign delegates from 22 countries experienced Tennessee’s agriculture and forestry industries this week through the USDA Foreign Agricultural Attaché Tour.

With the hot days of summer still upon us, it is hard to believe the holidays are growing near. Nevertheless, it is that time of year again to pre-order local meat. Don’t miss out on your favorite cuts this season!

Wildland fire officials with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry are keeping a close eye on weather conditions as the state and region experience a prolonged hot and dry pattern.

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture honored Corinne Gould, Assistant Commissioner for Public Affairs at the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, for her service to Tennesseans and dedication to agriculture.

Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, D.V.M. has announced the appointment of Samantha Beaty, D.V.M. as State Veterinarian and Assistant Commissioner for Animal Health.

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is now accepting grant proposals for projects that will help improve water quality and reduce or eliminate nonpoint source pollution.