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Tennessee has the eighth-most farms in the nation, which cover more than 40% of the state's land area, and have an average size of about 155 acres (0.63 km 2). [15] Cash receipts for crops and livestock have an estimated annual value of $3.5 billion, and the agriculture sector has an estimated annual impact of $81 billion on the state's economy ...
The value and production of individual crops varies substantially from year to year as prices fluctuate on the world and country markets and weather and other factors influence production. This list includes the top 50 most valuable crops and livestock products but does not necessarily include the top 50 most heavily produced crops and ...
Live cattle is a type of futures contract that can be used to hedge and to speculate on fed cattle prices. Cattle producers, feedlot operators, and merchant exporters can hedge future selling prices for cattle through trading live cattle futures, and such trading is a common part of a producer's price risk management program. [1]
In 2018, Nichols seized Matthew and Julie Hopkins’ 50 cattle, many of which were in good condition. Hopkins sued and in 2023 was awarded nearly $500,000 after a jury trial.
Cattle are domesticated ungulates, a member of the family Bovidae, in the subfamily Bovinae, and descended from the aurochs (Bos primigenius). [46] They are raised as livestock for their flesh (called beef and veal), dairy products (milk), leather and as draught animals. As of 2009–2010 it is estimated that there are 1.3–1.4 billion head of ...
Records of livestock seizures from 2013 to 2017 that the sheriff’s office provided in discovery show the office did not obtain any warrants signed by a judge in animal cruelty cases, Clark said ...
Middle Tennessee is both the largest, in terms of land area, and the most populous of the state's three Grand Divisions. Geographically, Middle Tennessee is composed of the Highland Rim, which completely surrounds the Nashville Basin. The Cumberland Plateau is located in the eastern part of the region.
The Wartrace Horse Show is the oldest one-night horse show in Tennessee, and has been held annually since 1906. [38] Tennessee is also known for breeding mules, and a mule show called "Mule Day" has been held in Maury County for 170 years. [7] The Calsonic Arena in Shelbyville hosts the Great Celebration Mule Show each July. [39]