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Agricultural Experiment Station for the University of Tennessee, Institute of Agriculture. Offering #RealLifeSolutions
Tennessee, USA
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Corrected Report Link: agresearch.tennessee.edu/wp-… – at Knoxville, TN
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A new UTIA fellowship program funded by @USDA_NIFA is preparing future animal science professionals through hands-on research, Extension and professional development experiences. Learn more: utianews.tennessee.edu/utia-…
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Join us for the “Precision Livestock Farming: Beef and Forage Systems Field Day” on September 22, 2026 at the Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center at Spring Hill. Learn from the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture experts, connect with industry professionals, and explore the latest advances in beef and forage systems.
Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center at Spring Hill
1000 Main Entrance Drive, Spring Hill, TN 37174
If you need to request accommodations for accessibility,
please contact us at 931-486-2129.
$15 a person. Free for UT faculty, staff, and students.
Pre-register online at tiny.utk.edu/FIELDDAY
middletn.tennessee.edu
@UTIAg @utextension @UTAgResearch @UTAnimalScience @UTPlantSciences
Congratulations to Sobhan Zadegan (PhD) and Ngan Nguyen (MS), the recipients of the 2026 Robert & Karen Miller Outstanding Graduate Student Awards! We appreciate our graduate research assistants and their contributions to the UTIA mission. – at Knoxville, TN
Niki Labbe and David Harper were named, respectively, the UT AgResearch Endowed Chair and Professor in Natural Resources. Congratulations, Niki and David! – at Knoxville, TN
This past Saturday's Butterfly Festival was highly successful with over 1,600 participants, staff, artisans, vendors, & many volunteers who make this event so wonderful. The day was filled with educational programs, fun learning activities, & exhibits, to serve our communities! – at Tennessee, USA
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Join the annual UTIA Cotton Tour Field Day September 9 in Jackson to explore field trials and get research-based insights on variety selection, irrigation, pest management, defoliation and more.
Learn more: utianews.tennessee.edu/cotto…
Come join us for the Butterfly Festival, Saturday, August 29, at the UT Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center! – at Tennessee, USA
Plan to join us August 20 in Crossville! – at Knoxville, TN
The Steak and Potatoes Field Day returns Aug. 20 in Crossville! Learn the latest in beef, forage and crop production from UT AgResearch and UT Extension experts. Details: utianews.tennessee.edu/steak…
We hope to see you at this year's Hort, Hops and Crops Field Day, August 13, 2026.
The field day and lunch is free. We ask that you preregister by July 31, 2026 at the following link.
secure.touchnet.com:443/.../… – at Knoxville, TN
UTIA Executive Team viewed the research activities at the Ames AgResearch & Education Center July 23 following its retreat at Lone Oaks Farm. The team toured the research sites on virtual fencing for cattle grazing management & habitat restoration for wild quail in the ecosystem – at Tennessee, USA
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A major step forward for Tennessee’s bioeconomy!
UTIA is proud to be part of the BRIDGES NSF Engine, with UTIA Institute Professor Niki Labbé serving as co-principal investigator to advance agricultural innovation and rural economic growth.
The BRIDGES NSF Engine — led by UT with HudsonAlpha, Auburn, AGgrow Tech & Volkswagen — has won up to $160M over 10 years from @NSF as well as a $10M grant from @TNECD to grow the circular bioeconomy and expand opportunity in rural communities. Read more: news.utk.edu/2026/07/14/ut-p…
ALT Image of a person in a white lab coat and goggles stands at a table while conducting an experiment with a beaker and bottles, while another person in a lab coat observes in the background. Text on the graphic says: UT & partners win up to $160M to drive rural economic development.
Plan to join us July 23 at the Milan No-Till Field Day! More details can be found here: milannotill.tennessee.edu/
Come join us June 25 for the Tobacco, Beef, and More Field Day at the Highland Rim AgResearch and Education Center in Springfield, TN!
Tobacco and beef producers as well as home gardening enthusiasts are invited to the annual Tobacco, Beef and More Field Day on Thursday, June 25, at the Highland Rim AgResearch and Education Center. Details: utianews.tennessee.edu/tobac…
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FIFA World Cup 26 is helping drive new turfgrass research, and UT experts are at the center of the five-year project.
Explore the science and the team behind the work at utk.edu/turfgrass.
ALT Collage of photos including a person inspecting grass under lights, a soccer ball on grass, another person examining soil, vibrant grass in purple lighting, and a person jogging indoors on a grassy platform. Text in the center says Brining UT's Turfgrass Expertise to FIFA World Cup 26.
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UTIA Researchers Win Grant to Improve Nitrogen Uptake in Corn Plants utianews.tennessee.edu/utia-… @UTIAg @UTKnoxville
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Mark your calendar for the 2026 Milan No-Till Field Day on July 23! Join us for 13 in-depth tours led by UTIA experts covering today's most important topics in row crop production and conservation.
Learn more: utianews.tennessee.edu/milan…
We were honored to celebrate Cyndie Nichols as she retires after 34 years at the University of Tennessee. In multiple roles supporting AgResearch & UTIA, Cyndie made a lasting impact through her leadership and dedication. We’ll miss her, but we’re excited for her next chapter.
ALT A woman with shoulder-length gray hair wearing a black jacket, black skirt, & black & white designed shirt standing in front of a large sheet cake. Cake is white frosting with orange piping and white and orange frosting. The words on the cake are "Congratulations on your retirement, Cyndie!"
We were delighted to see our industry partners Tracy Rafferty, Executive Director of the TN Poultry Association, recognized for the Industry Sponsor Award and David Wilds, VP of Operations of Koch Foods for the distinguished alumni award at the UT Animal Science Awards Banquet.
ALT There are 8 adults standing in a row, 7 men and 1 one woman, all dressed in business clothes, smiling at the camera.
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UT welcomes Orlando J. Rojas as the UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair for Circular Biomaterials. Rojas will hold a joint appointment in @UTIAg and at @ORNL beginning in late 2026. news.utk.edu/2026/05/06/ut-n…
