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Tennessee Farmers Co-op Seeks Items for Co-op Auction Barn

Jun 09, 2025 | TFC
The Tennessee Farmers Cooperative Foundation (TFCF) is proud to announce the ninth annual Co-op Auction Barn — which will take place virtually Nov. 17-30 — and the Co-op community is invited to donate items to list. 
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Make the Most of Your Fungicide Application

Jun 03, 2025 | Answer Plot
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 best course of action to protect plant health. Use resources to make educated fungicide...
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Tennessee Pork Producers Association to Meet July 9

Jun 02, 2025 | TFC
The election of pork producer delegate candidates for the 2026 National Pork Producers (Pork Act) Delegate Body will take place at 1 p.m. (CST), Wednesday, July 9 in conjunction with an Executive Committee meeting of the Tennessee Pork Producers Association at the Ruthe...
Alert Issued for New World Screwworm

Alert Issued for New World Screwworm

May 23, 2025 | TFC
Tennessee State Veterinarian Dr. Samantha Beaty is urging animal owners to be aware of New World Screwworm (NWS), an invasive pest that poses a serious threat to livestock and other warm-blooded animals, including pets.  
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Tips For Managing Drought-Stressed Fields

May 23, 2025 | Answer Plot
You can purchase the right equipment, seed and inputs to set your season up for success, but you can’t control the weather. Navigating the challenges of Mother Nature is one of trickiest parts of farming. This is especially true when it comes to managing crops through droug...
Dr. Josh Zeltwanger, ProTrition’s ruminant nutritionist.

TFC Welcomes New Ruminant Nutritionist

May 19, 2025 | TFC
We want to extend a big welcome to our newest team member, Dr. Josh Zeltwanger, ProTrition’s ruminant nutritionist, who will be assuming Todd Steen’s responsibilities, who retired in April 2025. A native of Francesville, Indiana, Josh grew up on a farm with a small co...

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