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Cast Iron Myths, Busted!

Many people remember Grandma cooking their favorite chicken or cornbread in a slick, black skillet. But as the resurgence of cast iron continues, folks are finding out that versatility ...

Nov 28, 2022
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Cases Increase in Tennessee

The Tennessee State Veterinarian is reporting a third detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the state. The latest occurrence affects a commercial chicken facility in ...

Nov 22, 2022
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Curbing Boredom in the Coop

As chickens spend more time confined in their coop through the winter months, boredom and behavioral problems such as egg-eating, feather picking, and cannibalism may occur. Proactively...

Nov 22, 2022
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Feeding pigs

When feeding pigs, it is important to consider their nutritional requirements as there is no such thing as a ‘standard‘ diet.

Nov 22, 2022
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How to Keep Your Rabbits Warm During the Winter

It is important for rabbit owners to do whatever they can to ensure their pets are safe and warm during cold weather snaps, as domesticated rabbits are not as efficient at keeping thems...

Nov 22, 2022
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Use Response-To Fungicide Scores to Make Data-Based Decisions

Whether selecting which hybrids to plant or determining which fields to spray with fungicide, use response-to fungicide (RTF) scores to help inform your decisions. RTF scores can help y...

Nov 16, 2022
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10 Tips for Preparing Your Thanksgiving Bird

There’s a lot of preparation that goes into preparing a turkey complete with crispy skin, tender meat, and a savory flavor. After all, the stakes are high when the main entrée is ...

Nov 14, 2022
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Specialty Vegetable Crops Workshop is December 13

The University of Tennessee (UT), Southern, and the UT Extension Center for Profitable Agriculture are teaming up for their second annual Reaching Local Farms educational workshop ...

Nov 14, 2022
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Ten ways to improve early lactation performance and peak milk yield

Research shows dry period nutrition and management affects health and performance after birth.

Nov 14, 2022
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Mulching Fall Leaves

Fallen leaves can make a big mess in your yard — they cut off oxygen and sunlight from the grass underneath, cause algae blooms in trapped water, and become a home for pests ...

Nov 07, 2022

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