Root of the Matter

A podcast created by the Tennessee Farm Bureau where co-hosts Lee Maddox, Amy Beckham and Thomas Capps take turns interviewing folks on issues, events and news with the goal of getting to the root of the matter on what is defining our most important indus

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ROTM: Wet Winter Whirlwind

Posted August 21, 2024 • 00:16:06

The Farmer's Almanac has been forecasting the weather since its inception in 1792. Sandi Duncan is the current editor of the Farmer's Almanac, and gives...

ROTM: AFBF President Zippy Duvall

Posted August 14, 2024 • 00:08:53

American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall recently came to the Volunteer State to address farmers at the Tennessee Farm Bureau Presidents Conference....

ROTM: 2024 Tennessee Farmer of the Year George McDonald

Posted August 2, 2024 • 00:16:23

George McDonald of Catesa Farms is the 2024 Tennessee Farmer of the Year. George farms more than 9,000 acres of corn, soybeans, wheat, milo, hay, watermelons...

ROTM: Young Farmers of The Year Tracy & Katie Robinson

Posted July 23, 2024 • 00:06:46

Tracy & Katie Robinson of Franklin County are the 2024 Tennessee Young Farmers of The Year! They were named Young Farmers of The Year at the 2024...

ROTM: All About Genetics

Posted June 12, 2024 • 00:08:24

Each year the Beef Improvement Federation Symposium annual meeting is held in different parts of the country, allowing beef producers to meet and discuss...