New State Campaign Preventing Livestock Disease Spread
With Upper Cumberland fair season coming this June, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture is launching a campaign to remind livestock owners to check for diseases before taking them to a show. State Veterinarian Dr. Samantha Beaty said livestock shows bring many animals from different farms together, increasing the risk of spreading contagious diseases. Beaty said […]
Beef Prices Soar, Local Farmer Blames Declining Cow Population
Beef prices have soared to an all-time high and a local cattle farmer said a decline in cattle population is one of the main reasons why. Ground beef prices have risen to an average $5.80 per pound. Sirloin steaks average $12.33 per pound. Local Cattle Farmer Fletcher Dalton said the nation’s cattle herd population is […]
Tech Expert: $45 Million State Investment Big Help For Ag
A Tennessee Tech agriculture expert said that $45 million committed by the state for agriculture funds could be a big help to farmers here in the Upper Cumberland. State legislators passed a bill to allocate $25 million for the creation of a Farmland Conservation Fund. Another $20 million will fund two existing funds. Tennessee Tech […]
UC Growth In Part Because Of Ag Options Available
You might think that with people moving into the Upper Cumberland, less land and less opportunity might exist for agriculture here. But Fentress County Ag Extension Agent John Gunter said a lot of people who are moving here because of agriculture. He said people want the chance to farm, in small gardens and larger acreage. […]
