Institute News

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UT, ORNL Recruit Bio-based Materials Leader to Advance U.S. Bioeconomy
May 6, 2026
New Governor's Chair is the first such appointment for UT Institute of Agriculture

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UTIA Appoints Joy Rumble as Head of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications
May 13, 2026
New leader will be on campus for Fall 2026 semester
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Milan No-Till Field Day Announces 2026 Event Topics
May 11, 2026
Explore thirteen tours led by top row crop experts
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Wilson County Couple Endows Two Scholarships at University of Tennessee to Honor Parents
May 7, 2026
Scholarships to support agriculture-, natural resources- or science-minded students
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Ready. Set. FIFA WORLD CUP 26!
May 4, 2026
UT turfgrass research already scoring benefits on the world stage
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An Old Southern Favorite: Catalpa
May 1, 2026
UT Gardens’ May Plant of the Month, the catalpa, shows off white tubular flowers in late spring and early summer
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UTIA Schedules Beef Heifer Development School for May 21
April 29, 2026
Third annual UT Bred Heifer Sale is scheduled for next day

UTIA IN THE NEWS

What It Takes to Create the Perfect Pitch for the World Cup
PBS News Hour; The Indian Express; Special Broadcasting Service Australia; and many more
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup less than two months away, Distinguished Professor of Turfgrass Science John Sorochan shares how UTIA researchers are creating natural playing fields in stadiums across three countries.

From Orioles to Warblers, Migratory Birds Are on the Move in Tennessee
Yahoo! Lifestyle; The Tennessean; Leaf Chronicle
Tennessee is home to hundreds of different types of birds, including many migratory species. University of Tennessee Extension shares how to attract hummingbirds and more to your home.