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.
Faculty Unite Against Avian Flu
To fight the latest outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, faculty in veterinary medicine, animal science, wildlife management, epidemiology, virology, diagnostics, agricultural engineering, mathematical modeling and related fields created a new One Health Initiative working group in the spring.
College Dean Selected
David White is the newly appointed dean of the UTIA Herbert College of Agriculture.
Grassroots
UT Institute of Agriculture researchers are working with government, industry and private landowners to restore Eastern grasslands.
Outstanding in Their Fields
UTIA faculty, staff, students and alumni are groundbreakers, collaborators, educators and leaders in the agriculture industry.
Whiskey and Trees
Jack Daniels needs specific trees to create its iconic whiskey. UTIA has been there to help ensure the brand can continue for many more generations.
Keith Carver Assumes Leadership Role at UTIA
Keith Carver, former chancellor at UT Martin, named the new leader of UTIA.
UTIA Establishes New School of Natural Resources
The Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries (FWF) will be named the School of Natural Resources.
The Tradition Returns
On Sept. 24, UTIA held a traditional in-person Ag Day—an annual celebration of all things “ag” and UTIA.
To Be Different
After 11 moves across nine states, Dan Grove landed his dream veterinarian job.
Ag is Good for Bees
Contrary to some media reports condemning a commonly used agricultural pesticide, scientists with UTIA have found that the overall health of honey bee hives improves in the presence of agricultural production.
Rocky Recovery for Topper
During the ferocious fires that ravaged the mountains in November, the Sevier County Humane Society triaged injured animals, including a burned orange tabby cat, at the fairgrounds with the help of the local veterinary community.
Taking a Next Step Toward a Biobased Economy
A small stand of poplar trees harvested from an AgResearch Center is set to help scientists progress further down the path toward low-cost, high-quality renewable fuels.
Know Ag? Think again
Finding solutions is the best way to describe the purpose of the Institute of Agriculture (UTIA).
Ruff Reading
HABIT volunteers take their dogs, cats and rabbits, who have been medically and behaviorally screened, to places such as nursing homes, assisted living centers, hospitals and schools.
Doggone It!
The UT College of Veterinary Medicine is part of the reason Knoxville was named Dog Fancy Magazine’s DogTown USA for the best city for dogs in the Southeast.
Dear To Your Heart
When pets die, they leave us grieving. UT's Veterinary Social Work program helps lighten the load.
Nothing to Sneeze At
When nosing around the Nashville Zoo became less pleasurable for anteaters, a UT veterinarian sniffed out the problem.
