News Agriculture Crops

Rice might be a future big crop for the state of Tennessee

July 25, 2025 02:38 PM

Rice production could become more common on Tennessee farmland in the future.

Our state grows only a handful of rice acres, but some producers believe it is potentially a good fit for some ag operations.

Charles Denney takes us to a farm where the geography might be right for this crop.

Related Stories

Crops

California is stepping in to help Florida’s citrus crop

March 25, 2025 01:01 PM

·

USDA

USDA suspends $500 million in food bank funding

March 25, 2025 12:00 PM

·

USDA

USDA Deputy Undersecretary Brooke Appleton gives an update on ECAP payments

March 21, 2025 04:15 PM

·

USDA

USDA taps Tennessee ag education expert Dr. Jaye L. Hamby to lead NIFA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) appointed Dr. Jaye L. Hamby as the new Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).

March 21, 2025 04:07 PM

·

Marion Kirkpatrick

USDA

USDA announces Farm Production and Conservation Center leadership changes

March 21, 2025 10:40 AM

·

Currey McCullough

Crops

How much stress can an almond tree take without irrigation?

March 20, 2025 12:45 PM

·

Agriculture Shows

Top Crop

From soil to harvest. Top Crop is an all-new series about four of the best farmers in the world—Dan Luepkes, of Oregan, Illinois; Cory Atley, of Cedarville, Ohio; Shelby Fite, of Jackson Center, Ohio; Russell Hedrick, of Hickory, North Carolina—reveals what it takes for them to make a profitable crop. It all starts with good soil, patience, and a strong planter setup.

Champions of Rural America

Champions of Rural America is a half-hour dive into the legislative priorities for Rural America. Join us as we interview members of the Congressional Western Caucus to learn about efforts in Washington to preserve agriculture and tackles the most important topics in the ag industry on Champions of Rural America!