AG NEWS | A new report by UT Extension states that Moore County's direct agricultural output at $561.9 million, generating an economic impact of $603.6 million, and creating 1,119 jobs.
Category: Agricultural News
UT plans a Beef Heifer Development Day on Oct. 20
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture will host the Tennessee Beef Heifer Development Program Field Day on October 20.
Fall armyworms being spotted across Tennessee
LOCAL AG NEWS | Experts say fall armyworms are making their way across Tennessee. Moore County farmers should "scout" their fields for signs of them.
UT Extension plans labor management workshops
Labor best practices and compliance issues will be the subject of UT Extension sponsored workshops happening in Clarksville and Murfreesboro in November.
Tobacco, Beef and More Field Day Scheduled for June 29
It's a tradeshow and best practices workshop rolled into one. UT plans a Tobacco, Beef, and More Field Day for June 29.
Spread of bird flu to backyard flock leads to new state service
THE WORD ON BIRDS: New Department of Ag email notification system hopes to help stop spread of bird flu in Tennessee chicken populations.
MTSU ginseng institute anticipates growth
Plant conservation and herbal medicines are all the rage. Moore County students can learn more at the MTSU International Ginseng Institute.
TN Tech opens new Poultry Science Research Center
AG NEWS | Poultry represents big business in our state and Tennessee Tech is giving mid-state students an opportunity to be on the cutting edge of the industry.
Local forestry group hosts Biochar Field Day on October 22
AG NEWS | Want to watch one local turns whiskey barrel wood byproducts into biochar? Forestry experts will host a free Biochar Field Day on October 22.
Attention Farmers: File Crop Acreage Reports will be due on July 15
LOCAL AGRICULTURAL NEWS | Attention Moore County Farmers: If you plant corn, soybeans, or hay in Moore County, be aware that your crop acreage reports after spring planting will be due on July 15.