The Tennessee Corn Growers Association and the Tennessee Corn Promotion Board held their annual summer meetings earlier this month in Mt. Juliet. Program updates were presented and officer elections took place.
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An exciting new resource is available for Tennessee educators to bring the world of corn into their classrooms. “From Ear to Everything” is an interactive curriculum designed to help students explore the significance of Tennessee-grown corn in their daily lives, and it’s now available for all Tennessee educators thanks in part to Tennessee corn farmers and their checkoff.
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Join Tennessee Corn on Friday, August 18, 2023, for the organization’s Summer Meetings. These in-person meetings will provide an opportunity to network with fellow Tennessee corn farmers and listen in on program updates from each organization.
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The 2023 Farm Bill deadline is fast approaching on September 30, 2023. Tennessee corn growers were recently asked to complete a survey on various key aspects of the 2023 Farm Bill.
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Located in the beautiful countryside of Riddleton, Tennessee, George McDonald’s farm, Catesa Farms, recently became the perfect canvas for helping the Tennessee Corn Promotion Board (TCPB) capture content to build upon its Fueled by Corn campaign.
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The 2023 Farm Bill deadline is fast approaching on September 30, 2023. The Tennessee Corn Growers Association (TCGA) is committed to serving as a voice for Tennessee Corn growers, and we’re seeking your input to gather valuable insights into the top priorities of Tennessee corn producers.
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Craft distilleries in Tennessee will once again compete for top honors at a national whiskey tasting competition sponsored by Tennessee Corn. The 2023 Heartland Whiskey Competition is the fourth competition sponsored by several state corn marketing associations.
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The Tennessee Corn Growers Association is a grassroots membership organization that serves as a collective voice on agricultural issues at the state and federal levels. Involvement in the Tennessee Corn Growers Association gives Tennessee corn growers access to representation in policy-making and advocacy efforts, educational resources, and opportunities for networking and collaboration.
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Autumn McLaughlin, a Ph.D. candidate in Plant Pathology at the University of Tennessee is one of twelve students awarded scholarships for the fall 2023 semester through the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) scholarship program.
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To better serve Tennessee corn producers, the members of the Tennessee Corn Growers Association (TCGA) were asked this winter to complete a survey identifying their top priorities, concerns, or the more pressing challenges they are facing today as corn producers in Tennessee.
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Growing up on a family farm, Ben Gilbert has always had strong roots in agriculture. Following his dad’s footsteps, he started his own farm in 2013 and began raising cattle. Three years later, he added a few acres of pumpkins. After pumpkins came row crops of corn and soybeans. And from there, cantaloupe, watermelon and cucumber were added – making for a diverse range of crops, produce and livestock grown on the farm.
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Get to know new board members, Kim Sellers, John Townsend and Tracy Vannatta.
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Every year, we’re reminded how dangerous grain storage can be. According to Purdue University, approximately 15-20 documented entrapments occur per year. An estimated 62% of documented grain entrapments result in death and based on historical data, roughly 70% of the documented entrapments occur on farms.
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The meeting will begin on January 17, 2023, at 1 p.m. and conclude at 4:30 p.m. CST at the Wildwood Resort and Marina located at 7316 Granville Hwy, Granville, Tenn. The meeting will reconvene on January 18, 2023, at Catesa Farms located at 780 Dixon Springs Highway, Riddleton, Tenn. from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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Tennessee Corn is seeking input from Tennessee corn farmers. We want your input regarding the investment of corn checkoff resources. We strive to serve Tennessee corn growers and use resources in the most efficient and effective way possible – and we can only do that with your feedback!
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In celebration of Tennessee agriculture, volunteers throughout the state will gather to read books with an agricultural theme to students to promote agriculture awareness and knowledge in local schools. In 2021, nearly 10,000 students were reached in all 95 counties of Tennessee.
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As we approach the busiest grain export period of the year, U.S. waterways are critical to moving grain from the heart of America to the Gulf Coast.
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The Report includes the Chairman’s Report from George McDonald, highlighting the programs supported by Tennessee corn growers, as well as stats on Tennessee's corn production numbers and a breakdown of the fiscal year’s funded initiatives, including research, consumer education and promotion, market development and national partner support.
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The Tennessee Corn Growers Association (TCGA) elected a new board member and officers for the 2022-2023 year at its recent annual meeting.
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One of Tennessee Corn’s primary goals is to educate consumers on the good environmental practices utilized by Tennessee corn farmers and the economic importance corn and its value-added products bring to the state of Tennessee and local communities. This educational work begins with students in the classroom.
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