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Spring Chores Checklist for the Farm and Home

As the days get longer, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and tackle those crucial spring chores on the farm. From tending to crops and livestock to sprucing up your property, a l...

Mar 17, 2025
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Strategies Amid High Egg Prices

How long will eggs last in the refrigerator? What are the best ways to preserve eggs? Should I start a backyard chicken flock to save on eggs? When will the prices of eggs go down? Q...

Mar 17, 2025
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Feed the Hummingbird Migration

As spring begins to settle in, it’s time to prepare for the return of one of the most fascinating visitors to your farm — the ruby-throated hummingbird. These little travele...

Mar 10, 2025
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USDA Extends Response Deadline for 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will continue to collect the 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties through April ...

Mar 10, 2025
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Planting Prep

Spring — and planting season — is around the corner. Now is the time to perform some maintenance on equipment and prepare a data collection plan.  

Mar 03, 2025
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Spring Planting Guide: What to Plant and When in Tennessee

Spring Planting Guide: What to Plant and When in Tennessee

As winter fades and the days grow longer, it's time to start planting your spring garden! Cool-season crops thrive in the early months of the year, making spring the perfect time to...

Mar 03, 2025
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Social Media Workshops Offered

Direct farm marketers, value-added agriculture entrepreneurs and agritourism operators seeking to establish and grow their social media marketing efforts are encouraged to reg...

Mar 03, 2025
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Agricultural Internship Program Offers Summer Positions in West Tennessee

Undergraduate students interested in science and agriculture are encouraged to apply for paid summer internships at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center, part of the Unive...

Feb 24, 2025
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Choosing the Right Breed for Your Flock

Chick days are here, which means it’s time to start planning your flock! With so many options arriving at many of your local Co-ops this spring, it can be hard to know which breed...

Feb 24, 2025
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5 Ways to Find Success With Fungicides

It’s time to bust the myth once and for all that fungicides aren’t worth investing in. Research has continually shown yield advantages when a fungicide application is made. ...

Feb 24, 2025

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