Tuesday, May 22, 2018 | 10:12am
The city of Gatlinburg, Tenn. will host a ceremony to celebrate earning Firewise USA recognition on May 23 at 3 p.m. EDT at Rocky Top SportsWorld in Gatlinburg.
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Read full storyFriday, May 18, 2018 | 02:27pm
In effort to broaden the opportunity and impact of the industrial hemp program for farmers and industry, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture is reopening the application period for industrial hemp grower and processor licenses through June 1, 2018.
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Read full storyThursday, May 17, 2018 | 09:57am
The Julius T. Johnson State Metrology Laboratory at the Tennessee Department of Agriculture officially opened today with a ribbon cutting ceremony and dedication.
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Read full storyWednesday, May 16, 2018 | 03:05pm
Andy McBride, a 15 year veteran of the Division of Forestry, will transition from Assistant District Forester to District Forester for the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.
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Read full storyWednesday, May 02, 2018 | 01:02pm
The City of Baneberry in Jefferson County, Tenn. has earned Firewise USA recognition from the National Fire Protection Association based on their efforts to reduce the vulnerability of homes and landscapes in their community to wildfire.
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Read full storyFriday, April 27, 2018 | 10:38am
In an effort to increase city tree populations and enhance the benefits they provide, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry is now accepting urban forestry tree planting project proposals through the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program.
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Read full storyWednesday, April 25, 2018 | 04:02pm
The Chalet Village community of Gatlinburg, Tenn. has earned Firewise USATM recognition based on their efforts to reduce the vulnerability of homes and landscapes to wildfire.
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Read full storyMonday, April 16, 2018 | 10:41am
Nine more Tennessee businesses will now have the opportunity to grow and positively impact rural economies through grants provided by the Agriculture Enterprise Fund.
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Read full storyThursday, April 12, 2018 | 11:09am
Are you a gardener gearing up for the growing season? Local farmers markets, on-farm greenhouses, and retail garden centers are filling with gorgeous flowers and vegetable plants that promise bountiful harvests.
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Read full storyTuesday, April 10, 2018 | 03:17pm
The Tennessee Forestry Commission will meet April 16 at 1 p.m. CDT in the Cumberland - Room B of the Art Circle Library located at 3 East Street in Crossville, Tenn.
Agriculture | Non Press Releases | Public Notices | Agriculture
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Read full storyFriday, April 06, 2018 | 10:52am
Tennessee’s eagerly-anticipated strawberry season is a month away, but the frigid weekend forecast has many growers watching the weather and covering their crops.
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Read full storyThursday, April 05, 2018 | 02:03pm
The Tennessee Beef Promotion Board will meet April 20, 2018 at 1 p.m. CDT at the Tennessee Beef Industry Council office located at 530 Brandies Circle Suite A in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Read full storyTuesday, April 03, 2018 | 09:05am
Agriculture Commissioner Jai Templeton today announced the appointment of Whitney Flatt as the Agribusiness Development Consultant for food business growth at the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.
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Read full storyThursday, March 29, 2018 | 05:23pm
Baby chicks and ducklings are cute and fluffy, but they aren’t appropriate gifts for Easter. Holding, hugging, or kissing these birds can pose a serious health risk for all ages.
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Read full storyMonday, March 26, 2018 | 08:17am
Commissioner of Agriculture Jai Templeton is encouraging Tennesseans with apiaries and commercially grown crops sensitive to pesticides to register their locations using the online program, FieldWatch, Inc.