Environment

UTIA Researchers Study Use of Native Warm-Season Grasses for Organic Livestock Forage

Nov 05, 2026 News Release

Photo of a grass field.

Grass project in Tennessee and Arkansas funded by $2 million grant from USDA

Environment / General / AgResearch / Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science, Department of / East Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center / Natural Resources, School of / UTIA / Crop Nutrient Stewardship / Economics and Markets / Forage / Livestock and Forage Systems / Soil / Weed Management / Weeds

UTIA Hosts Conservation Leaders for 2026 George Wright Society ParkForum

Oct 30, 2026 News Release

People hiking in the forest.

“It’s Time to Meet the Moment” workshop focuses on challenges facing parks community

Environment / General / Herbert College of Agriculture / Natural Resources, School of / UTIA / Climate / Conferences / Environmental Stewardship / Natural Resources / Natural Resources, General

Wild Bobwhite Quail Spotted at UT’s Ames AgResearch and Education Center

Oct 12, 2026 News Release

An open and ashy field after undergoing a prescribed burn

Sighting marks early success in habitat restoration effort

Environment / General / Human & Animal Health / AgResearch / Ames AgResearch and Education Center / Animal Behavior / Avian / Environmental Stewardship

UTIA Researchers Create Hybrid Materials to Break Down Harmful Farming Chemicals

Oct 07, 2026 News Release

Mi Li and Jisoo Jeon working in a lab.

Nanocellulose with metal-organic frameworks prototype project wins USDA funding

Environment / Farm & Food / General / Center for Renewable Carbon / Natural Resources, School of / UTIA / Bio-based Products / Economics and Markets / Forest and Range Resources / Natural Resources / Natural Resources, General

Smart Yards and Friends Festival Set for September 12

Sep 04, 2026 News Release

A bumble bee flys around a pink flower.

Learn about native plants, beneficial insects and Smart Yard practices at the UT Gardens, Knoxville

Environment / General / Landscape & Gardening / Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Community and Economic Development / Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science, Department of / Extension / Plant Sciences, Department of / UT Gardens, Knoxville / UTIA / Environmental Stewardship / Landscape / Master Gardener / Plant Production / Plant Protection / Residential and Consumer Horticulture / Soil / Sustainable Residential Landscapes / Wildlife

2026 Milan No-Till Field Day Will Highlight Weed Control Solutions

Jul 06, 2026 News Release

Row crop field infested with palmer amaranth

Herbicide-resistant weeds challenge row crop production

Environment / Farm & Food / Insects & Pests / AgResearch / AgResearch and Education Center at Milan / Extension / Plant Sciences, Department of / Agricultural Education / Crop Production / Weed Management / Weeds

UTIA Researchers Win Grant to Improve Nitrogen Uptake in Corn Plants

Jun 05, 2026 News Release

Corn field with rows of corn in the early stage of the growth cycle.

Project helps U.S. Department of Energy’s goal to reduce synthetic nitrogen emissions

Environment / Farm & Food / AgResearch / Food Science, Department of / Plant Sciences, Department of / UTIA / Agricultural Engineering / Corn Production / Crop Production / Fruit and Vegetable, Commercial

Milan No-Till Field Day Announces 2026 Event Topics

May 11, 2026 News Release

A woman with a microphone presents before a crowd

Explore thirteen tours led by top row crop experts

Environment / Farm & Food / General / AgResearch / AgResearch and Education Center at Milan / Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science, Department of / Entomology and Plant Pathology, Department of / Extension / Plant Sciences, Department of / Agricultural Education / Crop Nutrient Stewardship / Crop Production / Economics and Markets / Soil / Weed Management

UT, ORNL Recruit Bio-based Materials Leader to Advance U.S. Bioeconomy

May 06, 2026 Highlight

Orlando Rojas

New Governor’s Chair is the first such appointment for UT Institute of Agriculture

Economy / Environment / General / AgResearch / Center for Renewable Carbon / Natural Resources, School of / Bio-based Products / Bioenergy / Circular Bioeconomy / Circular Bioeconomy / Non-Food Products

Tennessee Champion Trees Inspire Artist Showcase by UT Students

Apr 15, 2026 News Release

Maleah-Giles-former-NCTP-Graphic-Design-Intern with acorn illustration

The “Rooted in Creativity: A Champion Tree Artist Showcase” is set for April 24

Environment / General / Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center / Herbert College of Agriculture / Natural Resources, School of / UT Arboretum / Forest and Range Resources