With the growing popularity of protein-packed diets, farmers across Tennessee say the demand for meat is on the rise, and that trend is expected to continue.

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the United States Department of Agriculture Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.

Tennessee pesticide applicators now have improved access to required certification testing.

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is requesting input on the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program through an online survey.

Seven more Tennessee businesses will now have the opportunity to grow and positively impact rural economies through grants provided by the Agriculture Enterprise Fund.

The Tennessee Dairy Promotion Committee will meet March 21 at 5 p.m. CDT and March 22 at 9 a.m. CDT in the Rutherford Meeting Room of the Residence Inn by Mariott, located at 1409 Conference Center Blvd. in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

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.

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.