The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has received numerous questions regarding the recent 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that bans the three most common commercial formulations of dicamba.
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Tuesday, June 09, 2020 | 05:53pm
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Monday, June 08, 2020 | 12:48pm
All of Tennessee’s 15 state forests are now certified to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Forest Management Standard. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry announced that all state forests—covering 168,359 acres—passed the third-party audit for forestry management practices. This independent certification assures that forests are managed sustainably, which is essential for clean water, wildlife habitat, and market access.
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Friday, June 05, 2020 | 12:28pm
Farmers markets are opening across Tennessee and offering fresh, local food. Whether you’re looking for meat, produce, or artisan products, a farmers market near you provides easy access to local, quality products. Shopping at farmers markets also serves as one of the best ways to keep your money in your community.
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Thursday, June 04, 2020 | 09:36am
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner David Salyers today announced the winners of the 2020 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards.
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Wednesday, June 03, 2020 | 01:00pm
The Tennessee Forestry Commission will meet June 10, 2020 at the Ellington Agricultural Center in Nashville, Tenn.
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Friday, May 29, 2020 | 02:22pm
The Tennessee Wine and Grape Board will meet June 3, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. CDT. In accordance with Governor Bill Lee’s Executive Orders 16 and 34, the Tennessee Wine and Grape Board will meet and conduct business by electronic means.
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Thursday, May 28, 2020 | 11:55am
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is warning livestock producers about a potential scam. Several Tennessee cattle farmers have recently been contacted by a person or persons indicating they want to buy cattle. The supposed buyer reaches out via text, claiming that a cashier’s check will be sent as payment with money added for shipping, and that the seller should contact the buyer once the payment is received.
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Wednesday, May 27, 2020 | 12:26pm
Summer is meant for grilling and Tennesseans have a chance to win local meats with the Pick Tennessee Products “Fill Your Grill” contest. For more than thirty years, Pick Tennessee Products has connected farmers directly to consumers. Between June 1 and 15, you can register to win $200 worth of local meats from your choice of Tennessee farms participating in Pick Tennessee Products.
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Friday, May 22, 2020 | 09:06am
The Tennessee State Fair and Exposition Commission will meet by electronic means June 1, 2020 at 2 p.m. CDT.
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Thursday, May 14, 2020 | 08:27am
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is reminding citizens that illegally importing livestock to Tennessee can have wide-reaching negative effects for us all. Livestock producers, dealers, and citizens must adhere to state and federal import requirements for any livestock shipped into Tennessee.
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Tuesday, May 12, 2020 | 02:45pm
Consumers now have more opportunities to connect to local farms and food businesses than ever before. The Pick Tennessee Products mobile app has expanded its services to include all businesses listed within the program’s directory.
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Thursday, May 07, 2020 | 03:27pm
The Tennessee Fair and Exposition Commission will meet by electronic means May 13, 2020 at 2 p.m. CDT.
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Wednesday, May 06, 2020 | 01:28pm
Forest landowners who want to establish or enhance their woods and loggers looking to improve harvesting capacity can get financial assistance to enhance forest health and sustainability. Multiple cost share opportunities are currently open for application through the end of May.
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Thursday, April 30, 2020 | 11:22am
The Tennessee Dairy Promotion Committee will meet via conference call May 7, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. CDT.
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Wednesday, April 22, 2020 | 09:52am
Farmers across Tennessee say sweet and juicy strawberries are ready for harvest despite the COVID-19 effect on consumers. While picking your own berries from the field will not be the same this year, you will still find the freshest fruit by going straight to the source.