May 2024

University of Tennessee to Host “Garden Buzz: The Celebration of Pollinators” in Honor of Pollinator Week

May 29, 2024 News Release

Garden Buzz at UT Gardens

“Garden Buzz” Celebrations of Pollinators Scheduled in Knoxville, Crossville and Jackson

Insects & Pests / Landscape & Gardening / Entomology and Plant Pathology, Department of / UT Gardens, Crossville / UT Gardens, Jackson / UT Gardens, Knoxville / UTIA / Agricultural Education / Animal Protection / Environmental Stewardship / Food Products / Landscape / Plant Production / Plant Protection

UTIA Appoints Chris Boyer Head of Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics

May 28, 2024 News Release

Dr. Chris Boyer, University of Tennessee Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics

Former Assistant Department Head Takes the Helm

General / Agricultural and Resource Economics, Department of / Extension / UTIA / Agri-business Economics and Entrepreneurship / Agricultural Education / awards and promotions / Careers / Consumer Economics / Economics and Markets / Leadership Development

Fescue Farmers Needed for Large-Scale Grasslands Agriculture Project

May 24, 2024 News Release

Cattle field

A Once-in-a-Generation Project Aims to Partner with 230 Beef Cattle Farms Across Nine States.

Environment / Farm & Food / Extension / UTIA / Agri-business Economics and Entrepreneurship / Beef / Climate-Smart Agriculture / Farm Animal / Livestock and Forage Systems / Soil

Milan No-Till Field Day Announces Event Program for 2024

May 21, 2024 News Release

A speaker stands at a podium during Milan No-Till Field Day, a green banner that says "Milan No-Till" is positioned on the wall behind him

Fifteen Tours Will Cover Essential Agricultural Topics

Environment / Farm & Food / General / AgResearch / AgResearch and Education Center at Milan / Extension / Agricultural Education / Beginning Farmer Education / Crop Production / Environmental Stewardship / Soil / Weed Management

UTIA Professor Appointed to National Academy of Sciences’ Transportation Research Board

May 17, 2024 News Release

Edward Yu, professor and director of graduate studies in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics

Edward Yu Lends Expertise to Board’s Standing Committee on Environmental Issues in Aviation

Environment / General / AgResearch / Agricultural and Resource Economics, Department of / Center for Renewable Carbon / Bio-based Products / Bioenergy / Environmental Stewardship / Policy

Leading the Way for Southeastern Dairies

May 17, 2024 News Release

Dr. Liz Eckelkamp, associate professor of animal science and Extension Dairy specialist

UTIA’s Center for Dairy Advancement and Sustainability to be Hub for Information

Farm & Food / AgResearch / Agricultural and Resource Economics, Department of / Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Community and Economic Development / Animal Science, Department of / Center for Dairy Advancement and Sustainability / Extension / Agri-business Economics and Entrepreneurship / Dairy

Fruits of the Backyard Field Day Scheduled for June 11

May 16, 2024 News Release

Blackberry and Blueberry Care Among the Topics at 17th Annual Event

General / Landscape & Gardening / AgResearch / Extension / Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center at Spring Hill / Plant Sciences, Department of / Agricultural Education / Commercial Horticulture / Fruit and Vegetable, Commercial / Fruit and Vegetable, Home / Landscape / Master Gardener / Plant Production / Residential and Consumer Horticulture

2024 Green Industry Field Day Scheduled for June 27

May 14, 2024 News Release

Photo of Dr. Grace Pietsch demonstrating a mechanical fertilizer dispenser.

Event Registration Deadline is June 21

Insects & Pests / Landscape & Gardening / Extension / Plant Sciences, Department of / Commercial Horticulture / Continuing Education / Crop Production / Fruit and Vegetable, Commercial / Fruit and Vegetable, Home / Landscape / Master Gardener / Plant Production / Plant Protection / Residential and Consumer Horticulture / Sustainable Residential Landscapes

Douglas Hayes Receives Distinguished Service Award

May 13, 2024 News Release

Doug Hayes

American Oil Chemists’ Society Honors Biosystems Engineering Professor

Environment / General / AgResearch / Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science, Department of / Agricultural Engineering / Awards / Bio-based Products / Commercial Horticulture

Veterinary Educator Receives National Award

May 09, 2024 News Release

Dr. India Lane, DVM

Impacts Veterinary Education on a Global Scale

General / Human & Animal Health / College of Veterinary Medicine / Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Department of / Awards / Veterinary Medicine