State Veterinarian Issues Order for Dairy Cattle Movement

Apr 02, 2024 at 07:08 pm by WGNS News

In response to the USDA confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle in four states, the State Veterinarian has ordered a movement restriction.... Read More

Tennessee Milk Logo Design Winner Announced

Sep 06, 2023 at 06:47 pm by WGNS Radio News

After collecting 5,230 votes among four milk logo finalists, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) announces the winning Tennessee milk logo design. “The statew.... Read More

MTSU Creamery's cold milk remains hot item at Murfreesboro Saturday Market

Jun 29, 2022 at 04:38 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The MTSU Creamery — and its milk products and milk truck — have returned to the Murfreesboro Saturday Market. Whole whi.... Read More

Giving the Gift of Milk this New Year. Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford and the Milk Bank of Tennessee Team up to Save Babies’ Lives

Feb 11, 2022 at 12:24 pm by WGNS

Some call it liquid gold. Breast milk has many advantages in helping babies grow. It can build immunity and mature intestinal tracts, provide vital nutrients and hormones, red.... Read More

Dairy Business Initiative Expanding Across the Southeast

Feb 09, 2022 at 10:57 am by WGNS

For the last two years, Extension specialists with the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture have led the USDA’s Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Init.... Read More

Additional Funding Available for Southeast Dairies Looking to Build Processing Capacity

Jul 08, 2021 at 03:29 pm by WGNS

Beginning July 15, dairy businesses in Tennessee, North Carolina and Kentucky will be eligible to apply for a new round of funding to modernize and diversify their operations.... Read More

UPDATE: Mothers' Milk Bank of Tennessee Breaks Ground in Murfreesboro

Jul 02, 2021 at 12:19 pm by WGNS

On June 21, 2021, Mothers’ Milk Bank of Tennessee (MMBTN) broke ground in Murfreesboro, TN. But this labor of love still has significant monetary needs. The Leaders.... Read More

Main Street Saturday Market crowd craves MTSU Creamery milk

May 25, 2021 at 11:28 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU College of Graduate Studies senior graduation analyst and former fermentation science student Lyndsey Bennett and her.... Read More

Main Street's SATURDAY MARKET Is BACK!

May 22, 2021 at 05:49 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  The popular Main Street Saturday Market opens today (5/22/2021) for the new season around the historic Rutherford County Courthouse. WGNS applauds the Mai.... Read More

Get your FREE MILK on Friday!

Jul 27, 2020 at 02:20 pm by WGNS

Free milk for Rutherford Countians! The Dairy Alliance has partnered with Borden Dairy and Rutherford County Extension to distribute FREE milk to anyone who wants it. Many fam.... Read More