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Biofuel Meeting
The Tennessee Farm Bureau and UT”s Institute of Agriculture continue to work together to develop biofuels. bThe two organizations held an informational meeting for farmers recently.
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TNCEP/ Second Harvest Dickson County We live in the richest country on the planet, but we still have people who are hungry. Second Harvest Food Bank and UT Extension are working together to provide meals and nutritional information to residents in one Tennessee community. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

Fitting it Together We expect a certain amount of rebellion in almost every teenager, but sometimes our kids can get into more serious trouble. UT Extension is working with juvenile offenders across the state in a program called “Fitting it Together.” Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

Foreclosures We’re seeing a record number of foreclosures across Tennessee and the country. Millions of people are losing their homes because they can no longer afford to make their mortgage payment. Experts with UT Extension have advice about how to deal with a foreclosure - or perhaps avoid one all together. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

Wood for Biomass America must find alternative sources for fuel and energy in the future. Traditionally we think of corn ethanol and other crops that can be converted - but Tennessee’s vast forests might also someday be used for biomass. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real


Operation Hayride The top story of last year in Tennessee agriculture still impacts farmers as we head into 2008. The summer drought depleted pasture land for livestock, and now farmers face hay shortages for the winter. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

Changing Animal Population In Tennessee, we’re seeing changes in our animal population. Some species are moving in, but others are disappearing from our lands. Experts with UT’s Institute of Agriculture are monitoring these wildlife changes – and working to save some species. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

Biofuel Students Someday you could go to college and earn a degree in biofuel production. It’s an academic major being developed at the UT Institute of Agriculture. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

Roses It may be the middle of winter, but if you hope to grow beautiful roses this spring, it’s just about time to get plantin.’ Experts with UT’s Institute of Agriculture have advice about rose gardening Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real


Holiday Appetizers The Christmas season includes lots of holiday parties – and if you’ve got guests coming to your place, you’ve got to feed them. Cooking experts with UT Extension have a few creative ideas about making tasty appetizers. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

4-H Holiday Cooking During the holidays, it’s tempting to eat lots of high-calorie foods. It seems like we’re surrounded by Christmas goodies. Some Tennessee 4-H’ers are learning to bake healthful foods they can enjoy at Christmas and all times of the year. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

4-H Homeless Project Christmas is a wonderful time to help others less fortunate than you. Some Tennessee 4-H’ers are giving the gift of compassion to homeless residents this holiday season. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

Operation Christmas Child Some Tennessee kids are giving other children a holiday to remember. 4-H’ers in several communities are volunteering their time in a project called “Operation Christmas Child.” Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real


Milk Prices If you’ve checked the dairy aisle at the grocery store, you know a gallon of milk is becoming more and more expensive. Experts with UT’s Institute of Agriculture say the demand for American milk in foreign countries is driving up the price here. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

Shorebirds Many species of birds migrate to Tennessee from the tundra of Canada this time of year, and take up residence on our wetlands. UT scientists are researching the importance of so-called “mudflats” and how that habitat impacts shorebirds. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Consistently saving a little money over a long period of time can make you a millionaire.That’s the lesson taught to kids in a special financial management program with UT Extension. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

Cattle Sell-Off Some livestock barns around Tennessee are selling three and four times the usual number of cattle, but that’s not necessarily positive for farmers. Many producers have been forced to sell parts of their herd because of drought. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real


4-H Produce As county and regional fairs come to a close, it’s time to pass out the blue ribbons. Prizes for top vegetables, fruits and animals are a long-time tradition at Tennessee fairs. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

Cotton Irrigation Like all crops in Tennessee, cotton is hurting because of this summer’s drought. Researchers with UT’s Institute of Agriculture are studying how cotton reacts to a lack of moisture – and just how much water is enough for a plant to grow. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

4-H Hams It’s a southern delicacy that takes time, patience and expertise to prepare – and that’s all before the cooking even starts! Some kids in Tennessee 4-H are learning how to cure country hams. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

Vines Modern-day gardening is “climbing to new heights.” Many gardeners are growing beautiful vines as part of their landscaping, and it’s a trend that experts say is thriving in Tennessee. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real


Teachers & Forestry Most Tennessee schools are either back in session, or just about to ring the school bell for the first time this year. But for many teachers, summer was hardly a vacation from their own brand of learning. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

4H TV When you watch television news, you may not realize all that it takes to make a broadcast possible. Some kids in a summertime Tennessee 4-H program are learning how to put together a TV newscast and video stories. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

Master Gardeners It’s just about time to fire up that Ferris wheel. More than three million Tennesseans will attend a county or regional fair in late summer. Volunteers with UT Extension’s Master Gardener program work to make the grounds attractive at many of these fairs. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

Vines Modern-day gardening is “climbing to new heights.” Many gardeners are growing beautiful vines as part of their landscaping, and it’s a trend that experts say is thriving in Tennessee. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real


Drought Tennessee is having one of its’ driest years ever. The National Drought Mitigation Center reports the entire state is experiencing moderate to severe drought. Experts with UT’s Institute of Agriculture say we’ve missed out on a lot of rain for the first half of 2007, but there’s still time for crops and landscaping to recover. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

Memphis Master Gardeners Just about everyone wants their community to be a better place. That’s the idea behind the hard work of volunteers in the statewide Master Gardener program. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

Leaps & Bounds It’s mid-summer, but who says kids need a school classroom to learn? UT Extension has a program called “Leaps and Bounds” where children get academics mixed with day camp-like fun. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

Kudzu It’s everywhere, and growing. Kudzu was once considered an exotic plant, but now we think of it more as a landscaping or agricultural nuisance. The rapidly-growing vine is a real problem in Tennessee, but UT scientists have advice about limiting its spread. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real


Before You Tie the Knot June is a big month for weddings. While the ceremony will likely be blissful for the bride and groom - there’s a marriage that comes later. UT Extension is working in a special program to help couples have a successful marriage. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

More Corn Inspired by the ethanol boom - American farmers intend to plant 90 million acres of corn this year - the highest total since World War Two. In Tennessee, our producers are doing the same. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

Sod Farm If you’re envious of your neighbor’s perfectly manicured lawn, that homeowner may have had some help growing that pretty grass. Sod farming is a 30 million dollar agricultural industry in Tennessee, and our state’s producers grow about 15-thousand acres of turf each year. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

Vet Fat Camp Many pets are like their owners – a few pounds too heavy. The UT College of Veterinary Medicine works with animals in a special “Fat Camp” program where the focus is a better diet and increased exercise for pets. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real


Pond Creek The water quality in a number of ponds and creeks on Tennessee farms can be poor and unhealthy for animals and people.Researchers with UT Extension are studying the issue, and looking for solutions to the problem of dirty water. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

Goats If you’re traveling by a Tennessee farm, a hillside covered with grazing goats is a common sight. Our state is second nationally in the number of goats, and these animals generate a growing market for their meat and milk. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

Hogs In recent years, the swine industry has become the face of tough times in agriculture. Tennessee has lost a number of pork producers because of high production costs and low commodity prices. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

Ritter Farm Most would agree we’d all be healthier if we added more fruits and vegetables to our diet. But before we can eat those good foods, farmers have to grow them. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real


4-H Improv It’s a challenge for an actor – improvisational performances where they must make the scene come to life with no script or rehearsals. Some talented young actors in Tennessee 4-H are involved in a special improv troupe. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

Climate Zones A string of recent warm winters has a national arborist group calling for a change to Tennessee’s USDA climate zone. That means certain plants could be sold here that previously were in gardens much further south of the Volunteer State. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

Quonset Barn Most barns are pretty standard in shape - square or rectangular, and usually painted red with a loft to store hay. But now some Tennessee farmers are looking at a more-modern day barn that’s built to last a long time. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

4-H Service In Tennessee, 4-H enrollment tends to decline as kids get older. But some young people continue their work through their college years. Collegiate 4-H’ers at UT-Knoxville say they’re more focused than ever on community service. Text Transcript	WAV	MP3	Real

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