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Kary Robinson is riding in style around his farm after receiving a brand-new Case tractor for being named Tennessee Young Farmer of the Year! Kary shares what this award means to him and expresses his gratitude to Case for their generous sponsorship.

The share of foreign-owned U.S. land continues to increase. Chad Smith tells us despite growing numbers, overall foreign-owned farmland remains a small percentage of total acreage.

As we take this federal holiday to salute our veterans, we also want to include our farmer veterans.  There’s no doubt our farmers are an invaluable part of our national security and just like our men and women in our armed forces.

Since USDA was established in 1862, one of the important aspects has been to collect and disseminate data. That helps give a snapshot of the industry and leads to helping make important decisions for the future of the industry.

Congressman-elect Charlie Hatcher is preparing to head to Washington after winning the race in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District in the midterm elections. Hatcher says he hopes to bring the common-sense approach he has developed as a farmer to Washington and make a difference for Tennesseans.

Hamilton County holds the last county fair of the year and with it, organizers have been bringing hundreds of the county’s 4-H’ers out for their 4-H AgVentures to learn all about our most important industry, agriculture.

Several new faces will soon take office in Tennessee at both the federal and state levels following the 2026 midterm elections.

Two inaccurate USDA reports negatively impacted December corn futures. Chad Smith has more on the errors and corrections to the National Agricultural Statistics Service estimates.

It’s Election Day! Voters across the country are heading to the polls to make their voices heard and help shape the future of our states and nation. Every vote matters, so make a plan to vote and let your voice be heard!

With Election Day tomorrow, voters across Tennessee are getting ready to make their voices heard and help shape the future of our state and nation. Thousands of Tennesseans have already cast their ballots during early voting. But if you haven’t voted yet, there’s still time! Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett joins us with a reminder to make a plan and head to the polls tomorrow.

Tennessee cotton growers are working overtime to wrap up harvest ahead of rain forecast for this weekend. Early reports indicate yields are better this year than they have been over the past couple of years.

As our state continues its population growth and the decline of farmers and farmland, its still really important that the story of agriculture is shared to our young people and that’s been the focus of Farm Bureau’s Ag In the Classroom program.

Farmers continue to operate in the red even as grocery prices rise. Chad Smith tells us despite that, many consumers don’t know the challenges facing farm country.

Beef continues to be a favorite among consumers in the United States and around the world. NCBA CEO Colin Woodall points to the quality of American beef as a major driver of demand, and that demand ultimately reflects the outstanding work of America’s beef cattle producers.

Votes are being cast across Tennessee and other states where early voting is underway ahead of the November 3 midterm election. With just a few days left for early voting in Tennessee, all indications point to strong turnout for a midterm election.