Farming in Tennessee

Tennessee Agriculture Farm Crops
Annual Revenue
(past 5 years average)
Wheat: $76,679,335
Rice: $0
Grains: $49,988,072
Soybeans: $124,875,658
Sunflower Seed & Oil: $0
Peanuts: $0
Cotton: $178,784,554
Cotton Seed: $5,185,706
Tobacco: $74,682,729
Fruits & Juice: $465,691
Tree & Nuts: $0
Vegetables: $7,519,285
Livestock: $43,053,709
Hides & Skins: $971,871
Poultry: $39,983,234
Fats & Oils: $758,669
Dairy: $9,126,980
Feeds: $32,732,598
Seeds: $9,121,755
Other: $147,339,533
TOTAL: $801,269,379

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Tom Humphrey: Study touting tourism-related spending invites skepticism - Knoxville News Sentinel

Tom Humphrey: Study touting tourism-related spending invites skepticism Knoxville News Sentinel By Tom Humphrey NASHVILLE — If you accept the conclusion of a recent study, Tennessee's Department of Tourist Development may be seen as a profit-making agency. According to Longwoods International, $42 million in state and local government tax ... and more »

Agriculture is big business in Miss. - Laurel Leader Call

Agriculture is big business in Miss. Laurel Leader Call Sponsored by the JCJC Foundation, the event commemorated the institution's centennial by focusing on JCJC's beginning as an agriculture high school and highlighting the impact of agri-business in Mississippi history. More than 200 people from across ... and more »

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available in Tennessee Following Secretary ... - MarketWatch (press release)

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available in Tennessee Following Secretary ... MarketWatch (press release) These loans are available in the counties of Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Henry, Hickman, Marshall, Maury, Rutherford, Stewart, Weakley and Williamson in Tennessee. "When the Secretary of Agriculture issues a disaster declaration to ... Deadline to Apply for SBA Working Capital Disaster Loans in Virginia is ...NEWS.GNOM.ES (press release) all 91 news articles »

Cumberland County Fair earns top prize in Tennessee fair awards - Crossville Chronicle

Cumberland County Fair earns top prize in Tennessee fair awards Crossville Chronicle CROSSVILLE — Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) Commissioner Julius Johnson recently presented awards to 56 of the state's top county agricultural fairs. They were recognized with the Merit Award for outstanding achievement during the 2011 fair ...

New USDA plant hardiness map has little impact on Tennessee Valley - Times Daily

New USDA plant hardiness map has little impact on Tennessee Valley Times Daily By Dennis Sherer A new plant hardiness zone map published by the US Department of Agriculture has gardeners and farmers in some parts of the country rethinking their planting intentions for the year. For farmers and gardeners in the Tennessee Valley, ... and more »

Greek Peak's lender goes under - Press & Sun-Bulletin

Greek Peak's lender goes under Press & Sun-Bulletin Jill Harvey, the US Department of Agriculture's New York State director for rural development, and Tennessee Commerce Bank Vice President Ellis Simmons get ready to descend on one of the Greek Peak Adventure Center's new zip line attractions Tuesday. and more »

Tennessee to get $10M in disaster funds - Oak Ridger

Tennessee to get $10M in disaster funds Oak Ridger By Bill Draper AP Utah and Missouri will receive the most disaster aid, together taking in $109 million, or more than one-third of the $308 million in aid from Department of Agriculture watershed and conservation emergency funds, USDA Secretary Tom ... and more »

Tunnel houses help extend harvests - Montgomery Advertiser

Tunnel houses help extend harvests Montgomery Advertiser FLORENCE -- When most Tennessee Valley residents yearn for fresh vegetables in the winter, a trip to the grocery or produce market is needed to satisfy their desire. When Thomas Freeman yearns for fresh cauliflower, broccoli or other crops, ...

Building slump cuts landscaping needs, hurts state's nursery tree sales - Press of Atlantic City

Building slump cuts landscaping needs, hurts state's nursery tree sales Press of Atlantic City The US Department of Agriculture defines nursery stock as deciduous and evergreen trees, fruit and nut trees, shrubs, bushes, ground covers and vines, excluding all kinds of flowers, garden plants and grasses. Based on that definition, New Jersey's ... and more »

Cumberland County Fair named No. 1 in Tennessee for 2011; 55 others honored - The Republic

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Cumberland County Fair named No. 1 in Tennessee for 2011; 55 others honored The Republic AP NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Cumberland County Fair has been named the Champion of Champions Fair in Tennessee for 2011. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture presented the award to the fair and honored 55 others. The top award was based on overall ... Cumberland County awarded as state's top fair; Wilson County wins 8 categoriesThe Tennessean all 10 news articles »