NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 20 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: The final day of workshops at the American Farm Bureau Federation's Annual Convention put a focus on the role farmers and ranchers will play in connecting with consumers on sustainability in agriculture and new technologies like gene editing. President Donald Trump keynoted the Convention yesterday. Watch his full remarks here.( https://www.fb.org/newsroom/afbf-annual-convention-focuses-on-c  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 25 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following statement by President Zippy Duvall: "Farmers and ranchers care about clean water and preserving the land, which are essential to producing healthy food and fiber and ensuring future generations can do the same. "That's why we support the new clean water rule. It provides clarity and certainty, allowing farmers to understand water regulations without having to hire teams of consultants and lawyers. "We  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 25 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following statement: The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, has announced an On The Farm STEM professional development event for educators in 2020. The event is designed for those who work in STEM and have a limited background in agriculture. Applications are now open at www.onthefarmstem.com. "Those who want an immersive boots-on-the-ground experience in real-world   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 22 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release on Jan. 21: Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation's 101st Annual Convention adopted policies to guide the organization's work in 2020 on key topics ranging from dairy to labor and climate change to conservation compliance. "Delegates from across the nation came together today to look ahead at issues and opportunities facing farms, ranches and rural communities,"   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 21 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: * * * - Innovative Agriculture Technologies wins People's Choice Award * * * HydroSide Systems LLC is the winner of the sixth annual Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge, becoming the 2020 Farm Bureau Entrepreneur of the Year. AFBF, in partnership with Farm Credit, announced the winner at AFBF's 101st Annual Convention. HydroSide Systems LLC produces hydroelectric irrigation technologies t  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 21 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: * * * - New YF&R Chair Also Elected * * * Winners of the Young Farmers & Ranchers Achievement Award, Discussion Meet and Excellence in Agriculture competitions were announced at the American Farm Bureau Federation's 101st Annual Convention. Young farmers and ranchers from around the country competed for the awards by demonstrating knowledge of and achievement in agriculture, as well as com  more

RESTON, Virginia, Jan. 22 -- The American Society of Civil Engineers issued the following news: Marvin N. Smith, a hydraulics engineer who spent the bulk of his career at the Tennessee Valley Authority's Water Systems Development Laboratory, has died at 87. An ASCE Life Member, Smith, M.ASCE, spent over 30 years employed at the TVA lab in Norris, Tennessee. He was a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officer, serving on active duty and in the reserves, and received a commission through ROTC. He gav  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 25 -- The College and University Professional Association for Human Resources issued the following news release: Higher education faculty require years of education but often work beyond typical retirement ages; jobs are stable, and turnover is very low; the pipeline for new hires is fundamentally limited; and competition for positions occurs nationally. As the workforce ages, this may create unique challenges for the management of a faculty workforce. To help higher  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 24 -- The Country Music Association Foundation issued the following news release: The CMA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Country Music Association (CMA) is thrilled to announce that 56 national and regional organizations have received grants totaling over $2.5 million. This investment is part of the Foundation's ongoing dedication to improving music education throughout the United States. Focusing on five areas of revitalization--youth development through m  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 23 -- The Country Music Association issued the following news release: CMA presented industry honors at the Eighth Annual CMA Touring Awards Tuesday, Jan. 21 at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, celebrating Country Music's most respected professionals from the 2019 touring season. Singer, songwriter, producer and 2017 CMA New Artist of the Year Jon Pardi hosted the evening. He shared humorous, supportive anecdotes throughout the program, recognizing his own road crew  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 22 -- The Country Music Association issued the following news release: CMA awarded Country Music Hall of Fame member Alan Jackson with the Joe Talbot Award Friday, Jan. 17 following his first performance during Opry at the Ryman. The Joe Talbot Award recognizes outstanding leadership and contributions to the preservation and advancement of Country Music's values and traditions. "Alan Jackson has always stayed true to his roots," said CMA Chief Executive Officer Sarah  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 23 -- The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy issued the following news release: The Southeast has among the highest energy bills in the country and the lowest energy efficiency performance - but there is a clear solution. The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) released the annual "Energy Efficiency in the Southeast" 2019 Annual Report, where we look at policies and practices impacting energy efficiency savings across the Southeast and offer solutions for implem  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 23 -- Environment America Research and Policy Center issued the following statement: Vanderbilt University announced its first step in implementing the school's commitment to 100 percent renewable energy. The university will partner with the Tennessee Valley Authority and Nashville Electric Service to procure renewable energy from a 35 megawatt solar farm to be built in Bedford County, Tenn. The new solar farm will supply enough renewable energy to offset approxima  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The Family Equality Council issued the following news release: Tennessee became the first state in the nation to sign anti-LGBTQ legislation into law in 2020. HB836/SB1304 allows taxpayer-funded adoption and foster care agencies to discriminate against prospective foster and adoptive parents and will reduce the number of families available to foster and adopt children in Tennessee. "By signing this bill into law, Governor Lee is aligning Tennessee with a small group of s  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 20 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: The winner of the 2020 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year award is Flint, an Australian shepherd owned by Utah Farm Bureau members Rhett and Beth Crandall. The American Farm Bureau Federation, with support from Nestle Purina, recognized Flint, four runners-up and a People's Choice Pup at AFBF's 101st Annual Convention. "It is great to see interest in this award grow in just a few years to beco  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 20 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture presented its 13th "Book of the Year" award to Peggy Thomas for "Full of Beans: Henry Ford Grows a Car." The book describes Henry Ford's drive to incorporate soybeans into every part of his life. After the Great Depression, the famous carmaker and businessman wanted to support ailing farmers. Researching ways to use farmers' crops at his Fo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The National Committee for Quality Assurance issued the following news: NCQA is pleased to welcome Adrienne Mims, MD, MPH, AGSF, FAAFP to our family. She is joining our Board of Directors. Dr. Mims is Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for Alliant Health Solutions, the Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO). Adrienne Mims, MD NCQA Board MemberShe's held that role for ten years. The network contract currently serves Georgia, North C  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Jan. 25 -- The National Cotton Council issued the following news release: The National Cotton Council welcomed the EPA/Corps of Engineers' release of the Trump Administration's version of the "waters of the United States," officially named the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. NCC Chairman Mike Tate said, "This final rule removes many elements from federal control that were initiated in the previous administration. That includes features that contain water only in response   more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Jan. 21 -- New Phytologist, a journal that says it features plant science and its applications, published research articles, including the following topics, in Part 2 of its February 2020 edition: Review: * Peroxisomes: versatile organelles with diverse roles in plants * A wall with integrity: surveillance and maintenance of the plant cell wall under stress * On the origin of oxygenic photosynthesis and Cyanobacteria * Impacts of ocean warming on kelp forest ecosystems  more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Jan. 24 -- The Oak Ridge Associated Universities issued the following news release: ORAU's Kathy Ethridge has been elected to the Energy Technology and Environmental Business Association (ETEBA) Board of Directors for a three-year seat. ETEBA is a non-profit trade association representing approximately 170 small, large and mid-sized companies and affiliate members that provide environmental, technology, energy, engineering, construction and related services to government a  more

BRENTWOOD, Tennessee, Jan. 24 -- Psycho-Oncology, a journal that says it features cancer and AIDS-related tumors, epidemiology, palliative and supportive care, psychiatry, psychology, sociology and nursing from the American Psychosocial Oncology Society and British Psycho-Oncology Society, published research articles, including the following topics, in its January 2020 edition: REVIEWS: * A systematic and comprehensive review of internet use in cancer patients: Psychological factors * eHealt  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press issued the following news: The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press announced that it will launch its Local Legal Initiative this year in Colorado, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Tennessee to provide pro bono legal support to local journalists and news outlets throughout the states pursuing enterprise and investigative journalism. The Reporters Committee's expansion to provide direct legal services to more jour  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Jan. 24 -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release: Motomi Mori, Ph.D., has joined St. Jude Children's Research Hospital as chair of the Department of Biostatistics. She will also hold the Endowed Chair in Biostatistics. Mori comes to St. Jude from Oregon Health and Science University in Portland. She held the Walter and Clora Brownfield Endowed Professorship in Cancer Biostatistics and served as director of the Biostatistics Shared Resource  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 20 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: The American Farm Bureau Federation presented awards to state Farm Bureaus at the organization's 101st Annual Convention. The awards recognize excellence in implementation of outstanding member programs and membership achievement in 2019, as well as financial support of the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture. The Pinnacle Award, the highest honor a state can be awarded for progr  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 23 -- Tennessee Citizen Action issued the following news release: Tennessee Citizen Action joined 100 organizations from across the country in opposing a federal plan that would allow predatory payday lenders to by-pass state interest rate caps. Here's more from Americans for Financial Reform: A coalition of more than 100 organizations yesterday submitted a public comment in opposition to a proposed rule from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) that w  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Jan. 23 -- The National Fair Housing Alliance issued the following news release: The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) and Patriot Bank announced a partnership to increase access to residential mortgage loans in Memphis, Tennessee. Patriot Bank is headquartered in Millington, Tennessee, and is one of the ten largest mortgage lenders in the Memphis region. "We're glad to be working with Patriot Bank to increase access to mortgage loans and support community development,"  more