Economy

West Tennessee Grain Conference Scheduled for February 5

Jan 09, 2026 News Release

Four men speak to each other while conference attendees explore informational booths nearby

Explore Crop Production Strategies, Market Trends

Economy / Farm & Food / General / Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Community and Economic Development / Extension / Agricultural Education / Corn Production / Crop Production / Economics and Markets / Farm Financial Management / Soybean Production

UT Extension Offers Tips for Turning Holiday Nostalgia Into Savings, Income and Memories

Dec 03, 2025 News Release

vintage ornaments on a Christmas tree

Selling Antique or Vintage Holiday Décor Provides a Gift for Your Wallet

Economy / General / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / Consumer Economics / Family and Consumer Sciences

Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner in Tennessee Increases in 2025

Nov 18, 2025 News Release

turkey and thanksgiving sides on a table

Avian Influenza Impacts Turkey Industry, Leading to Higher Prices

Economy / Farm & Food / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / Agricultural Communication / Agricultural Education / Avian / Avian Influenza / Consumer Economics / Economics and Markets / Family and Consumer Sciences / Food Products / Nutrition and Food Safety / Poultry

UT Extension to Host Financial Management Workshop for Crop Producers

Oct 27, 2025 News Release

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Free Sessions Will Help Farmers Navigate Economic Challenges

Economy / Farm & Food / General / Agricultural and Resource Economics, Department of / Extension / West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center / Crop Production / Drought / Economics and Markets / Farm Financial Management

Could Rice Production Take Root in Tennessee?

Aug 13, 2025 News Release

A close up of rice stalks growing out of muddy, flooded soil

Farmers Look to Diversify Crops, Improve Profitability

Economy / Farm & Food / General / Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Community and Economic Development / Extension / Crop Production / Crop Production Systems / Economics and Markets / Food Products / Soil / Weed Management

FFAR Research Improves Cattle Reproduction

Aug 12, 2025 Highlight

UTIA Research Associate creating in-vitro-produced embryos in the lab

Study To Advance Precision Breeding Technologies Essential for the Future of U.S. Beef Production

Economy / Farm & Food / Human & Animal Health / AgResearch / Animal Science, Department of / Animal Production / Beef / Farm Animal / Precision Livestock Farming

$500,000 ARC Grant Supports Growth of Tennessee RiverLine in Appalachian Communities

Jul 17, 2025 News Release

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A Total Investment of $1 Million Will Strengthen the Rivertowns Program, Support Tourism Planning and Expand Access To Outdoor Recreation

Economy / Environment / Extension / Tennessee RiverLine / Community Development / County-level Agricultural Economic Impact / Economics and Markets / Environmental Stewardship

2025 Grow What You Know Conference Will Empower Women in Agriculture

Apr 03, 2025 News Release

A woman holding freshly cut millet stands in a garden

Event to Offer Presentations, Workshops and Trade Show

Economy / Farm & Food / General / Landscape & Gardening / Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication, Department of / Center for Profitable Agriculture / Extension / Agri-business Economics and Entrepreneurship / Agricultural Education / Animal Production / Careers / Commercial Horticulture / Crop Production / Farm Financial Management / Fruit and Vegetable, Commercial / Fruit and Vegetable, Home / Residential and Consumer Horticulture / Soil

UT Extension Introduces Tennessee Forage Budget Calculator

Mar 26, 2025 News Release

field of cool-season forage mix in Franklin County, Tennessee, in March

New Online Tool Assists Forage Producers in Making Informed Financial Decisions

Economy / Farm & Food / Agricultural and Resource Economics, Department of / Beef and Forage Center / Extension / Plant Sciences, Department of / Agricultural Education / Crop Production / Economics and Markets / Forage / Livestock and Forage Systems / Plant Production

National Food Waste Prevention Week is April 7 to 13

Mar 25, 2025 News Release

food in a refrigerator

UT Extension Shares Waste Reduction Tips, Food Drives Begin March 31

Economy / Farm & Food / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / Agricultural Education / Consumer Economics / Economics and Markets / Environmental Stewardship / Family and Consumer Sciences / Food Products / Food Safety / Food Security / Fruit and Vegetable, Home / Health and Safety / Health and Wellness