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: Everyday is Earth Day on the Farm

Posted April 22, 2025 • 00:30:34

Today is Earth Day, but for farmers, every day is earth day. On this episode of Root of the Matter, we talk with West Tennessee row crop farmer Matt...

ROTM: Hedge of Protection

Posted April 16, 2025 • 00:23:15

West Tennessee recently experienced massive flooding as well as tornadoes. John Williams and Tyler Redmon recount their experiences living through tornadoes...

ROTM: Planting Time In Tennessee

Posted April 2, 2025 • 00:15:54

Farmers across Tennessee are in the fields beginning to plant their 2025 crop. On this episode of we chat with Gibson County row crop farmer Brent Griggs...

ROTM: Blue Jackets In Gatlinburg

Posted March 27, 2025 • 00:11:13

Each year thousands of Tennessee FFA members gather in Gatlinburg for the Tennessee FFA Convention. This year more than four thousand Tennessee FFA...

ROTM: NASDA CEO Ted McKinney

Posted March 19, 2025 • 00:08:45

All eyes remain on trade as the Trump Administration continues to impose reciprocal tariffs on countries that President Trump says is being unfair to...