December 2024

Annual Report Details More Economic Struggles for Tennessee’s Ag Sectors

Dec 19, 2024 News Release

mature soybeans

Gross Revenues Decline for 2024, 2025 Outlook is Clouded

Economy / General / AgResearch / Agricultural and Resource Economics, Department of / Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Community and Economic Development / Extension / Animal Production / Beef / Consumer Economics / Corn Production / Cotton Production / Dairy / Economics and Markets / Farm Animal / Food Products / Soybean Production

Statewide Tennessee Master Horse Program Offered Online in 2025

Dec 10, 2024 News Release

Brown horse in a field

Program Includes Weekly Webinars and Access to National Equine Experts

General / Human & Animal Health / AgResearch / Animal Science, Department of / Extension / UTIA / Agricultural Education / Animal Behavior / Animal Protection / Continuing Education / Equine / Farm Animal / Human-Animal Bond

Tennessee Experiences Challenging Year for Crop Production

Dec 09, 2024 News Release

A soybean field under overcast skies

Heavy Rainfall, Severe Drought Impacts Yield

Economy / Environment / Farm & Food / General / AgResearch / Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Community and Economic Development / Extension / Climate / Corn Production / Cotton Production / Crop Production / Drought / Economics and Markets / Plant Production / Soybean Production

Multiple Farmer Recovery Events to be Held in December

Dec 05, 2024 Highlight

Text box relating links for disaster recovery

Events Will Provide Survivors with Opportunity to Discuss Support Efforts

Environment / General / Extension / UTIA / Agricultural Communication / Animal Protection / Community Development / consumer finances / County-level Agricultural Economic Impact / Economics and Markets / Farm Animal / Farm Financial Management / Health and Safety / Health and Wellness / Livestock and Forage Systems

Karen DeLong Named Athletics Professor of Excellence

Dec 05, 2024 Highlight

The Award Recognizes Professional Excellence and Outstanding Citizenship

General / AgResearch / Agricultural and Resource Economics, Department of / UTIA / Agri-business Economics and Entrepreneurship / Awards / Consumer Economics / Economics and Markets

UTIA Team Wins Grant to Advance AI Education and Career Preparation

Dec 04, 2024 News Release

a man flying a drone over a field

Selected Students Will Test Curriculum in Drones, Robotics and Other Smart Agriculture Technologies

General / Youth & Family / 4-H Youth Development / AgResearch / Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science, Department of / Extension / 4-H Youth Development / Agricultural Education / Agricultural Engineering / Awards / Careers / Continuing Education / Plant Production / Student Organizations / Youth STEM

From Alaska to Tennessee, Weeping Blue Alaskan Cedar Stands Out in Landscape

Dec 03, 2024 News Release

Weeping Blue Alaskan Cedar

UT Gardens’ December Plant of the Month

Landscape & Gardening / State Botanical Garden of Tennessee / UT Gardens, Crossville / UT Gardens, Jackson / UT Gardens, Knoxville / Landscape / Plant of the Month / Plant Production / Residential and Consumer Horticulture / Sustainable Residential Landscapes