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UT Institute of Agriculture Recognizes Outstanding Faculty and Staff
August 4, 2026
Entomologist Juan Luis Jurat-Fuentes named the 2026 Institute Professor

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Cotton Tour Field Day Scheduled for September 9
August 19, 2026
Explore essential cotton production research
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UTIA Hosts Southern Weed Science Society’s Weed Contest
August 18, 2026
Twelve universities compete in annual event
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Herbert College of Agriculture Launches Bioinformatics Major for the Future of Agriculture and Natural Resources
August 14, 2026
The new Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics prepares students to address the world’s most pressing issues
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UTIA Plant Pathologist Selected as Fulbright Distinguished Scholar
August 12, 2026
Heather Kelly to research soybean diseases in Brazil
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Advancing Faculty Success Through Humble Leadership and Service
August 12, 2026
Chris Clark receives Faculty Senate Heart and Soul Award
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Follow the Trail to a Career in Outdoor Recreation
August 11, 2026
Alumnus discusses his trail-building journey and how outdoor recreation in Tennessee is booming

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National Park Service Teams Up With UT to Train Next Generation of Outdoor Recreation, Public Land Leaders
Yahoo! News; WBIR Knoxville; Rocket City Now; Unofficial Networks
The Herbert College of Agriculture School of Natural Resources recently created a new program in partnership with the National Park Service to provide students with experiential learning.

Controlling Wild Pigs Can Work If It’s a Group Effort
The Conversation
UT Professors of Agricultural and Resource Economics Chris Boyer and Aaron Smith discuss how coordinated trapping efforts among neighboring landowners can reduce wild pig populations and the agricultural damage they cause.

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