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Rutherford County Fire Response, Pesticide Certification Changes & Major National Developments | Jan. 5, 2026

Jan 05, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Monday, January 5, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Fire Rescue crews quickly contained an early-morning house fire.... Read More

TN Department of Agriculture Kicks Off New Renewal Process for Pesticides

Jan 04, 2026 at 05:49 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS) - The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is rolling out a new chapter in pesticide certification, and it officially begins this coming Monday (1/5/2026.... Read More

Tennessee Increases TAEP Cost-Share Limits for 2025–26, Boosting Support for Farm Families

Dec 26, 2025 at 12:29 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) has increased cost share maximums for select programs within the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) fo.... Read More

Emerald Ash Borer Continues Its March Across Tennessee

Dec 23, 2025 at 08:03 am by WGNS News

SPRINGFIELD, TN - The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the emerald ash borer has now reached Robertson County, marking yet another step in the insect&r.... Read More

Pick Tennessee First at Lane Agri‑Park

Dec 19, 2025 at 11:38 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Winter–Spring Rutherford County Farmers Market at the Lane Agri-Park, 315 John R. Rice Blvd. is one of the easiest places in town to Pick Tennesse.... Read More

Federal Funding Supports Global Growth of Tennessee Hardwood Industry

Dec 16, 2025 at 05:07 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) has been awarded federal funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Emerging Markets Pro.... Read More

Tennessee Launches Fourth Round of FARM Cost-Share Funding

Nov 29, 2025 at 12:21 pm by WGNS News

Nashville, TN - The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is rolling out the fourth round of funding for its Tennessee Forestry, Agriculture, and Rural Markets (FARM) cost.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Federal Shutdown Impacts SNAP Benefits, School Bus Crash Averted, and Powerball Win in Murfreesboro | Nov. 3, 2025

Nov 03, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Monday, November 3, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: SNAP Benefits Halted: The ongoing federal government shutdown leaves million.... Read More

Masked Intruder Burglarizes Tennessee Forestry Office in Lawrenceburg

Aug 30, 2025 at 01:49 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is asking for the public’s help in identifying the individual or individuals responsible for a burglary a.... Read More

A Closer Look at Our Water Supply, the Growing Population and the Need for a Larger Wastewater Treatment Plant

Oct 10, 2024 at 04:25 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - Have you ever wondered where your drinking water comes from? In places like Murfreesboro... That was Valerie Smith, director of the Murfreesboro Wat.... 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

FARMERS: Apply Now For "Specialty Crop Block Grants"

Feb 18, 2023 at 06:27 am by WGNS

(NASHVILLE) The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is now accepting applications for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Specialty Crop Block Grant Progr.... Read More

Sutton Promoted to Assistant Commissioner for Consumer and Industry Services Division

Oct 17, 2022 at 01:31 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) has announced the promotion of Danny Sutton to Assistant Commissioner for Consumer and Industry Services (.... Read More
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Cause of wildfires in East Tennessee Released

Apr 14, 2022 at 09:00 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) Agricultural Crime Unit (ACU) completed their investigation into the cause of two recent Sevier County wildland fires (Cl.... Read More