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The State Veterinarian has announced that several horses returning from out-of-state events have been sickened by equine influenza virus (EIV) in Tennessee.

Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, D.V.M. has announced a referendum of cotton growers on continuing an assessment to fund the Boll Weevil Eradication Program.

The Tennessee State Fair and Exposition Commission will meet March 15, 2019 at 9 a.m. CDT in the Agriculture Building at the Fairgrounds located at 500 Wedgewood Avenue in Nashville.

The Tennessee Corn Promotion Board (TCPB) will meet March 14, 2019 at 10 a.m. CDT in the conference room of the Porter Building located at 436 Hogan Road in Nashville, Tenn.

Gov. Bill Lee has proclaimed March 1 as Arbor Day in Tennessee to recognize the importance of trees to our state.

Following the rains and flooding that led to a State of Emergency in Tennessee, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture is coordinating with partners to assess damage, monitor food and fuel supplies, and assist farmers as floodwaters recede.

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Springtime in Tennessee means pesky weeds and troublesome pests will soon challenge homeowners and farmers.

The State Soil Conservation Committee will meet March 3 at 4 p.m. EST at the Park Vista Hotel located at 705 Cherokee Orchard Rd. in Gatlinburg, Tenn.

Tennessee is celebrating a record to be proud of. Thanks to favorable weather and citizens who burned debris safely, 2018 saw a record low number of wildfires.

Eating local is more than just a trend—it is a way to learn about agriculture and connect with a nearby farmer.

Tennesseans interested in growing industrial hemp in 2019 have ten days remaining to submit required applications.

The Tennessee Corn Promotion Board will meet Feb. 14, 2019 at 7 a.m. CST at the Tennessee Soybean Association Building located at 100 Executive Dr. in Jackson, Tenn.

The Tennessee Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation will meet Feb. 15, 2019 at 1 p.m. CST in Room 127 at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center, located at 605 Airways Blvd. in Jackson, Tenn.

Fairs across Tennessee are celebrating the awards they have earned for showcasing agriculture in communities large and small.