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National Agriculture Week
Mar 20, 2023
| TFC
As I begin this blog, I must give thanks to the industry of agriculture. I have been blessed to be involved in agriculture in some form all my life. For the last 34 years, my professional career in agriculture has allowed me to work with the very best producers, educators, studen...
Feed the Migration
Mar 17, 2023
| TFC
Ruby-throated hummingbirds migrate through Tennessee twice a year — between late March and mid-May, and between early July and October. Although some birds may live in the state year-round, the spring and fall seasons are when their numbers are likely to peak.
Proper Fly Control
Mar 13, 2023
| TFC
Lack of proper fly control can be quite costly in terms of lost production, treatment costs, and disease transmission, taking a significant toll on animals’ comfort and the operation’s bottom line.
Parks Wells honored by the American Soybean Association
Mar 13, 2023
| TFC
The American Soybean Association (ASA) recognized Parks Wells with its Distinguished Leadership Award during an awards ceremony held March 10 at the Commodity Classic in Orlando, Florida.
Onion Set Growing Guide
Mar 13, 2023
| TFC
Seed and vegetable sets have arrived at many Co-ops for the spring planting season. A favorite of many gardeners for this time of year are onions. Onion sets are simply small bulbs that were grown from seed in the previous season and harvested as an immature bulb to be planted in...
5 Tips for Managing Early-Season Plant Stress
Mar 07, 2023
| Answer Plot
Planting is just around the corner. Every decision you make, including your seed purchase and the ground conditions you place it in, can affect the number on the yield monitor at harvest. When seeds start in cold, wet soils, it can lead to early-season plant stress that can impac...