When input budgets get tight, it is easy to look at the price tag on a jug of adjuvant and wonder whether a lower-cost generic product will do the job just as well as a premium-branded ...
The use of drones in row crop agriculture is growing rapidly. It’s estimated that thousands of spray drones entered the U.S. agriculture market last year alone. Yet education on h...
With nitrogen prices near $0.90–$0.95 per pound of actual N, annual legumes are getting plenty of attention as a way to reduce fertilizer costs. But the real value of legumes ofte...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) estimated 95.3 million acres of corn planted in the U.S. for 2026, down 3% from last year, accor...
If I had a crystal ball, I could tell you how heavy disease pressure will be in the future. But since I don’t, my best advice is to use data and your trusted advisors to determine...
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is encouraging eligible agricultural producers and forest landowners impacted by Hurricane Helene to apply for assistance through the Hurri...
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...
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...
A quick guide to fall livestock fence maintenance, covering essential safety tips, wire repairs, post and brace maintenance, and the tools that can help keep your fencing secure and liv...
In Tennessee, the day and time for hay cutting typically depend on the region and that season’s weather patterns, including drought, rainfall, and average daily temperatures. To h...
The election of pork producer delegate candidates for the 2027 National Pork Producers (Pork Act) Delegate Body will take place at 9:30 a.m. (CST), Fri., July 31, 2026,&n...
Although many producers welcome warm, sunny conditions after a hard winter, the summer season can be stressful and challenging for our animals. While cattle and most other livestock do ...
A water trough that is always full, stays clean, and keeps water at a comfortable temperature is an attractive offering to livestock. Especially during the summer months, it is importan...
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...
Forage, protein, and energy usually get the spotlight in cattle nutrition, but minerals often determine whether the whole program works as intended. Minerals support immune function, re...
Winter tends to bring unique challenges for farmers. Especially when it comes to managing our muddy soils, and excess of moisture in your soil. Add the heavy foot traffic your livestock...
Honey is a natural sweetener packed with antioxidants, which help reduce inflammation. It soothes sore throats and acts as a natural cough suppressant. Additionally, raw honey feat...
As homeowners continue to enjoy decorating with whimsical décor, one quirky lawn ornament is back and more popular than ever — the porch goose, complete with a whole suitcase of s...
To control weeds around your home and farm, apply both pre-emergent and post-emergent treatments. Pre-emergent weed control is designed to prevent weed growth before weeds sprout. It sh...
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...
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...
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.
March is a pivotal time for bringing home lawns out of winter dormancy, with an emphasis on weed prevention, soil health, and careful early-season care. Taking the right steps now helps...
Visit your local Co-op to purchase your vegetable, flower, and herb seeds! You can get a head start on planting by placing a grow light in one room of your house and starting flats of s...
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