Beer, Wine and Spirits

USMCA review nears a critical stage as the U.S. and Mexico advance talks while Canada risks being left behind, raising concerns across North American agriculture trade.
State agriculture leaders say the new “Nine Lakes of East Tennessee” designation could boost tourism and industry investment.
The BMO 2026 Wine Market Report describes the wine market’s current conditions as a reset, not a pause.
Trade disputes can quickly reduce demand for key crops.
Lower hop stocks may support prices in the near term.
Long-term demand uncertainty is reshaping specialty crop strategies as producers adapt to fewer, older consumers.
Small, locally focused wineries are finding resilience through direct sales and regional loyalty rather than scale alone.
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For more than 70 years, The Pancake Shop has served sausage supplied by the Hawthorn family’s meat operation.
Smith’s Farm Market now draws visitors with produce, flowers, and homemade ice cream.
Ashley Stockwell discusses representing dairy farmers during one of motorsports’ most recognizable traditions.
Artists from around the world are finding inspiration in the quiet pace of Nebraska’s prairie landscape.
What started as a small field trip for fifth graders has grown into a multi-day agriculture education event serving nearly 2,000 students.
The two-year fellowship focuses on developing leadership and policy skills for the next generation of agriculture advocates.
Triangle H received the 2022 Feedyard Commitment to Excellence Award from Certified Angus Beef, gaining national recognition for its cattle care and quality.
Higher food costs are showing up beyond the grocery aisle, with some major restaurant chains shrinking their U.S. footprint.
Tennessee 4-H’ers Allie Paschall and Ramey Boone join us to discuss summer opportunities in 4-H, youth leadership development, and community involvement across Tennessee.