UT Institute of Agriculture

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A Cure for Lu

Lu seemed subdued, quiet, not like his normally outgoing self. People around him grew concerned. He began dragging one foot and then the other, developing sores on both. Then came ... Read more

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Caring for Carers

Funded by a $1.3M Pat Summitt Foundation award, UT Extension’s Pat’s Gameplan for Caregivers supports Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers statewide.

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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.

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Keeping Finances in Shape

UT Extension strengthens financial literacy statewide by teaching budgeting, saving, and money management through school programs, community workshops, and practical tools for families and educators.

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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.

Three female students working side by side in a laboratory.
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Into the Lab We Go

One afternoon in February, Catherine Jones was browsing Zintellect, a job board for students seeking science-based internship opportunities in government and the private sector, when she saw an opportunity she couldn’t pass up.

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.

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Alumni Association

A Legacy of Transformation

UT Chattanooga students practiced helping an older adult navigate in and around an apartment, finding ways to overcome challenges.

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News and Updates

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.

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Help Wanted: Your Dream

Programs from across the campuses and institutes that make up the University of Tennessee System assist entrepreneurs start their businesses.

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.

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News and Updates

College Dean Selected

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

A black woman stands in a commercial kitchen, holding a pan of vegetarian cornbread.
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Getting to Know ALICE

ALICE families serve our communities daily yet live paycheck-to-paycheck. Explore Cairo Douglas’ journey and the initiatives making a lasting impact in Tennessee.

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News and Updates

4-H Hall of Fame Contributions

UT Knoxville alumnus Ruth McQueen was inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame for her lifetime of contributions.

A small, light-brown dog using a dog wheelchair.
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See Spot Run

UTC's David Levine is researching and revolutionizing animal rehabilitation, giving pets a second chance at healthy, active lives after injuries.

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.

A male student wearing blue gloves applies silicone to a 3D printed part of a prosthetic foot.
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From Bench to Bed

Researchers from multiple disciplines across UT Knoxville and the UT Institute of Agriculture help pioneer a new era of precision medicine.

A vet examining the eye of a bald eagle.
News and Updates

UT Veterinary Experts Perform Cataract Surgery on Famous Eagle Challenger

The UT College of Veterinary Medicine successfully performed cataract surgery on Challenger, the nation's most famous bald eagle ambassador.

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.

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