June 2025

UT AgResearch Dean Recognized by agInnovation South for Excellence in Leadership

Jun 11, 2025 News Release

Hongwei Xin Honored for Contributions to Land-grant Research and Mission KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture dean of AgResearch, Hongwei Xin, has been awarded the Excellence…

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Yang Zhao Receives agInnovation Research Award of Excellence

Jun 11, 2025 News Release

Researcher Specializes in Precision Poultry Farming and Air Quality

General / AgResearch / Animal Science, Department of / Herbert College of Agriculture / Agricultural Engineering / Animal Protection / Poultry / Precision Livestock Farming

Tim Rials Receives agInnovation South Service Award

Jun 11, 2025 News Release

UT AgResearch Associate Dean Honored for Contributions to Land-grant Research and Mission

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34th Summer Celebration Scheduled for July 10

Jun 10, 2025 News Release

Two women point at plants at UT Gardens, Jackson, with white Summer Celebration tents in the background

Enjoy Seasonal Activities, New Event Theme

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Celebrate Pollinators on June 17 at the UT Gardens

Jun 09, 2025 News Release

Garden Buzz Celebrations Scheduled in Knoxville, Crossville and Jackson

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Learn More About Preventing Disease Spread by Ticks and Mosquitoes

Jun 06, 2025 News Release

Becky Trout Fryxell and Angela Tucker holding a phone with the VECTOR Library on the screen

UTIA Contributes to Online Database of Information and Education Materials

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UT Institute of Agriculture to Report on Flood Recovery Initiative

Jun 05, 2025 News Release

farmer Will Runion takes soil samples from one of his reclaimed flooded fields with Bruno Pedreira and Ali Bledsoe

Field Day to Detail How Eastern Tennessee Farms Are Bouncing Back from Hurricane Helene

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Weed Infestations Impact Tennessee Row Crop Production

Jun 03, 2025 News Release

An empty field overrun with Palmer amaranth and horseweed, some more than a foot tall

UTIA Offers Weed Management Solutions for 2025

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UT Gardens to Host 2025 Art in the Gardens Exhibit

Jun 02, 2025 News Release

Grand Opening Scheduled for Friday, June 6

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Hardy Geraniums Stand Out Under Trees and Shrubs, Trouble Areas and Partial Shade Gardens

Jun 02, 2025 News Release

UT Gardens’ June Plant of the Month

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