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Someone spraying insecticides on their yard.

Insecticide Timing Tips for a Healthier Lawn

Applying insecticide at the right time is key to protecting your lawn. Too early, and pests aren’t active; too late, and damage like thinning turf and brown patches has already oc...

May 25, 2026

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3 Must-Knows for Drone Applications

Every pesticide application worth making is worth doing correctly. Drones have proven to be a helpful innovation for efficient crop protection applications, but many precise factors nee...

May 19, 2026

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A farmer in the field setting up his tractor sprayer

Reduce Spray Drift with Smart Timing and Adjuvant Choice

When applying crop-protection products, precision matters more than ever. With rising input costs and increased scrutiny of off‑target movement, every drop of spray needs to reach its i...

May 18, 2026

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The Ultimate Hay Season Checklist for Farmers

Before hay season hits full stride, a little preparation can save you a lot of frustration in the field. Taking time now to stock up on essential supplies and spare parts helps keep you...

May 11, 2026

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A tractor in the field on Drew Bailey's farm

Early Signs of Optimism for Coming Crop Year

U.S. farmers are entering the 2026 planting season with cautious optimism, guided by the USDA’s Prospective Plantings report released March 31, 2026. The report indicates that whi...

May 04, 2026

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Retailer loading up boxes of adjuvants into the back of a pickup truck.

Help Inputs Work Harder

To maximize profitability potential, every dollar spent on crop protection products must deliver the best possible return on investment. That’s where adjuvants come in. They&rsquo...

May 04, 2026

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Ryan Hensley, executive director of 4-H youth development for UT Extension and Jamie Harris, State Program Leader for 4-H Youth Development for UT Extension

UT Extension Announces Enhanced Senior Leadership Structure for Tennessee 4-H

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – “Making the best better.” That’s a motto of the Tennessee 4-H Youth Development Program. It’s also the goal for a new leadership structu...

Apr 21, 2026

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Enjoy Tennessee’s Great Outdoors

April is an ideal month to experience Tennessee’s outdoors, with mild weather, blooming landscapes, and lighter crowds before summer. Popular activities include exploring state pa...

Apr 13, 2026

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Nursery Field Day Planned

Nursery and landscape businesses provide undeniable aesthetics to our daily lives and an estimated total economic contribution of $245.2 million to the state’s economy. To stay up...

Apr 06, 2026

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Spring Horse Management

As the seasons change, so do our management practices for equine ownership. Here are a few considerations that are important for horse owners this spring.

Mar 30, 2026

The Cooperator

The May 2026 issue of The Cooperator is available now. News and features from Tennessee agriculture and the Co-op community include:

Coverage of the annual Ag Day on the Hill at the Tennessee Capitol showcasing agriculture and its importance to our state.
Alex Forsbach of Savannah was recently honored with the prestigious 2026 National Conservation Legacy Award.
Smoky Mountain Farmers Cooperative staged a community celebration to recognize the grand opening of the Mountain City store devastated by Hurricane Helene.
A memoriam for beloved former Cooperator editor Jerry Kirk celebrates his contribution to the publication and the Co-op community.

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