America 250 Grant Expands Visibility for Pick Tennessee Products

Dec 22, 2025

Pick Tennessee Products, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s producer-focused marketing program, has been awarded a $20,000 America 250 grant to support statewide outreach celebrating the upcoming 250^th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

“Tennessee farmers and producers have always been at the heart of our communities,” Assistant Commissioner for Business Development Matthew Wade said. “Through this Exhibitions and Programs grant, Pick Tennessee Products will spotlight the people and products that reflect our state’s agricultural legacy while encouraging Tennesseans to support local, now and for generations to come.”

America 250 is a national initiative focused on commemorating the nation’s history and the people and communities shaping its future. With this grant, Pick Tennessee Products will highlight the role that Tennessee farmers and producers play in preserving agricultural heritage, supporting local economies and connecting communities across the state.

Source : tn.gov

Video: Dicamba Returns for Georgia Farmers: What the New EPA Ruling Means for Cotton Growers

After being unavailable in 2024 due to registration issues, dicamba products are returning for Georgia farmers this growing season — but under strict new conditions.

In this report from Tifton, Extension Weed Specialist Stanley Culpepper explains the updated EPA ruling, including new application limits, mandatory training requirements, and the need for a restricted use pesticide license. Among the key changes: a cap of two ½-pound applications per year and the required use of an approved volatility reduction agent with every application.

For Georgia cotton producers, the ruling is significant. According to Taylor Sills with the Georgia Cotton Commission, the vast majority of cotton planted in the state carries the dicamba-tolerant trait — meaning farmers had been paying for technology they couldn’t use.

While environmental groups have expressed concerns over spray drift, Georgia growers have reduced off-target pesticide movement by more than 91% over the past decade. Still, this two-year registration period will come with increased scrutiny, making stewardship and compliance more important than ever.