Agriculture

A group of people riding in a tractor trailer the middle of a field.
News and Updates

Milan No-Till Field Day Returns

Milan No-Till returns July 23 for its 34th year, highlighting no-till conservation and precision agriculture at UT AgResearch in Milan.

Two women harvesting leaf samples.
News and Updates

UTIA Works to Improve Cotton Production, Yield

UT Institute of Agriculture researchers study how soil microbes affect cotton growth and yields across diverse climates, regions, and farming practices nationwide.

Three people riding horses in a large green pasture, with cows grazing in the hills behind them.
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The Farm of the Future Now

Turn off U.S. Route 31 onto a driveway shaded by tall trees. Pass silos, round bales of hay and horses standing along a fence. At the top of the hill, cattle graze in the tall grass with a red barn in the distance.

Two men standing in a muddy field.
News and Updates

Experts Share Flood Recovery Research

UT Extension experts share hurricane flood recovery research to help Tennessee farmers restore farmland and protect against future damage.

Three people conducting a demonstration on how to make chocolate from cacao beans.
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Immersed in Study Abroad

In the tropical forests of Costa Rica, Skylynn Pastorello got an up-close view of insects not found in Tennessee, such as a large wasp that preys on tarantulas and bullet ants, named for the extremely strong sting they deliver.

A white man and woman pose for a photo, holding a bucket of strawberries, in front of a large green tractor.
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Help on the Farm

In May, cars line Ooltewah Georgetown Road, all headed to the Smith farm for fresh-picked strawberries straight from the field.

A white man in a blue business suit with an orange tie.
News and Updates

College Dean Selected

David White is the newly appointed dean of the UTIA Herbert College of Agriculture.

White man wearing a hawaiian shirt, standing in a grassy field.
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Grassroots

UT Institute of Agriculture researchers are working with government, industry and private landowners to restore Eastern grasslands.

Master Gardener Peter Markovich speaks to Hamilton County Master Gardener interns about the raised beds located next to the UT Extension office in Chattanooga.
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How Does Your Garden Grow?

The ranks of master gardeners continue to grow across Tennessee, spreading horticultural knowledge.

Virginia Pearl Moore, UT Extension's first home demonstration agent.
Historically Speaking

UT Extension’s Virginia Pearl Moore

UT Extension’s first home demonstration agent, Virginia Pearl Moore, touched the lives of countless young women in Tennessee.

The Last Word

Growing Communities

Derrick Stowell had no idea his passion for environmental education and therapeutic recreation would launch a world-impacting program.

UTIA College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Paul J. Plummer.
News and Updates

Alumnus Returns as UTCVM Dean

UT graduate Paul J. Plummer returns to the university as dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine.

First responders learn about grain bin safety and rescue through a partnership with Tennessee AgrAbility at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center.
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A Tale of Caution

Tragedies of grain bin accidents reinforce safety procedures and rescue training.

News and Updates

Outstanding in Their Fields

UTIA faculty, staff, students and alumni are groundbreakers, collaborators, educators and leaders in the agriculture industry.

Kids in the Lake County 4-H program fish off a walkway at Reelfoot Lake.
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Focus on 4-H

Christian-Boyer is among the UT Extension agents now able to focus solely on 4-H and Youth Development, thanks to a $2.2 million increase in legislative funding for UT Extension approved in 2021.

Hongwei Xin
News and Updates

Xin Receives Leggacy Maker Award

Hongwei Xin, Dean of UT AgResearch, was recognized at the 2023 Egg Industry Issues Forum with the Leggacy Maker Award for his commitment and achievements in advancing the egg industry ... Read more

Grand Challenges

A Fruitful Career

David Lockwood has toiled alongside Tennessee fruit growers for nearly 50 years—its work he was, quite literally, born to do.

Power T branded burgers
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A Full Plate

UTIA works to nourish the nation through its involvement with farmers and businesses all while completing research in animal, plant and food sciences.

David Golden is a Herbert College of Agriculture professor of food microbiology.
The Last Word

What’s in a Date?

A professor of food microbiology reveals the facts and myths behind ‘sell by’ and ‘use by’ dates.

The McClanahan family in front of their barn
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Family Linked to UT Since 1946

An “Everywhere You Look, UT” mural shows pride.

Dameon Berry's wife and kids gather on their ranch
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Serving Those Who Have Served Us

UT Extension’s AgrAbility program helps veterans who choose to farm and as well as farmers who continue farming after debilitating injuries.

Ben Neale and his cattle
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The Light on the Hill

Tennessee beef producers see sales rise.

A Rwandan mother and child in the Musanze District.
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‘Like a Boss’

Changing lives chicken by chicken in Rwanda.

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