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   Video: Drought 
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Tennessee is having one of its driest years ever. The National Drought Mitigation Center reports the entire state is experiencing moderate to severe drought.
 
   Video: Switchgrass Forage 
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Experts with UT's Institute of Agriculture believe switchgrass is nutritious for farm animals, and environmentally friendly.
 
   Video: Quonset Barn 
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Most barns are square or rectangular, painted red, and with a loft to store hay. But now some Tennessee farmers are looking at a more-modern day barn built to last a long time.
 
   Video: Cattle Sell-Off 
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Some livestock barns are selling three and four times the usual number of cattle, but that’s not necessarily positive. Many producers have been forced to sell because of drought.
 
   Video: Switchgrass Science 
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At the University of Tennessee, switchgrass is all the buzz. It's a plant that's farmer & environment-friendly, and a cheap alternative to high-priced corn ethanol.
 
   Video: Pumpkins 
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Gardening experts with UT AgResearch say you can use a variety of pumpkins to create an eye-catching display.