
A podcast created by the Tennessee Farm Bureau where co-hosts Lee Maddox, Amy Beckham and Thomas Capps take turns interviewing folks on issues, events and news with the goal of getting to the root of the matter on what is defining our most important industry, agriculture. “Root of the Matter” is inspired by a column written by the late Melissa Burniston Bratton, but has the same goal as she had fo... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 50 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsHome & GardenLeisureBusiness News | |||

In this episode, we sit down with Rutherford County Farm Bureau President Trey Smith to talk about why it’s more important than ever for farmers to have a voice in the legislative process. From Tennessee Farm Bureau’s annual legislative visits to the... more
The Tennessee Valley Authority has played a major role in powering communities across the region for decades—but today the mission is evolving. As Tennessee’s population grows and new technologies increase energy demand, TVA is working to expand and ... more
The cotton industry is facing serious headwinds—from shrinking acreage to volatile markets and rising input costs. In this episode, we sit down with Bradley Williams, President of the National Cotton Ginners Association, to talk about the tough reali... more
In this episode, we sit down with Shane Profitt to talk about the journey from small-town Tennessee to the country music spotlight. Growing up in rural Maury County, Shane shares how life on backroads, blue-collar values, and tight-knit community sha... more
Agriculture is no stranger to cycles, but today’s landscape presents a unique combination of opportunity and pressure. In this episode, we sit down with Nick Patterson of Clay County, president-elect of the Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association, to talk ... more
First-generation cattle farmer Russ Uselton joins the show to break down the realities of today’s beef cattle market, the pressures facing modern farmers, and what it takes to build an operation from the ground up. Drawing on both his firsthand exper... more
Joey Caldwell was recently named CEO of Tennessee Farmers Cooperative. A longtime leader within the organization, Caldwell has spent the majority of his career with TFC. As he steps into his new role, he reflects on his professional journey and share... more
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Vaden is laser-focused on helping pull the U.S. farm economy out of the difficult stretch it has faced for several consecutive years. He joins us to discuss USDA’s latest efforts and why he’s optimistic th... more
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