Farm & Food

Tennessee Cotton Producers Face Second Consecutive Low-Profit Year in 2025

Feb 16, 2026 News Release

A closeup of a white cotton boll on a cotton plant

Poor growing conditions, unstable markets impact statewide industry

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

Is Beef x Dairy Needed in Market Data?

Feb 16, 2026 News Release

Charles Martinez

University of Tennessee agricultural economist recommends updating sales data reporting methods

Economy / Farm & Food / Agricultural and Resource Economics, Department of / Extension / Agri-business Economics and Entrepreneurship / Agricultural Communication / Agricultural Education / Animal Production / Beef / Dairy / Economics and Markets / Farm Animal

Steckel Elected Fellow by Weed Science Society of America

Feb 13, 2026 News Release

A man in a green shirt smiles for a photo in front of a row of trees

UTIA weed scientist recognized for career achievements

Farm & Food / General / Insects & Pests / AgResearch / Extension / Plant Sciences, Department of / West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center / Agricultural Education / Awards / Crop Production / Weed Management / Weeds

More Help for Southeastern Dairies

Feb 03, 2026 News Release

Ansley Roper, Tori Embry, Melissa Huggett, Brittany Whitmire, David Bilderback and Liz Eckelkamp at a dairy display at a conference

USDA awards $3.45 million to support region’s dairy business innovation initiative

Farm & Food / Animal Science, Department of / Center for Dairy Advancement and Sustainability / UTIA / Animal Production / Awards / Dairy / Farm Animal / Food Products

Webinar Series Teaches Considerations for Direct-to-Consumer Beef Sales

Jan 29, 2026 News Release

Beef cattle in a field

Sessions begin February 10 and continue through March 24

Farm & Food / Agricultural and Resource Economics, Department of / Animal Science, Department of / Center for Profitable Agriculture / Extension / Agricultural Communication / Agricultural Education / Agritourism / Animal Production / Beef / Farm Animal / Livestock and Forage Systems / Value-Added Agriculture

UT Extension to Lead Value-Added Dairy Experiential Learning Course in Oregon This Spring

Jan 21, 2026 News Release

Liz Eckelkamp with a program participant pointing over dairy cows

SDBII Pacific Northwest Experiential Learning Course is planned for April 24-30, 2026

Farm & Food / Animal Science, Department of / Center for Profitable Agriculture / Extension / Agricultural Education / Agritourism / Animal Production / Dairy / Farm Animal / Value-Added Agriculture

Tennessee Farmer of the Year Competition Accepting Nominations and Applications

Jan 13, 2026 News Release

George McDonald holding a watermelon in a field

Hurry! Deadline to apply is March 1

Farm & Food / General / Extension / UTIA / Agri-business Economics and Entrepreneurship / Animal Production / Awards / Crop Production / Dairy / Farm Animal / Farm Financial Management / Fruit and Vegetable, Commercial / Plant Production

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

Stretch Your Budget at the Grocery with These Tips

Jan 08, 2026 News Release

a man grocery shopping with a shopping cart

Planning, couponing and comparing helps save money

Farm & Food / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / Consumer Economics / Economics and Markets / Family and Consumer Sciences / Food Products / Food Safety / Food Security / Nutrition and Food Safety

Welcome to 2026 UTIA Field Days for Farmers and Homeowners Across Tennessee

Jan 06, 2026 News Release

a field of flowers with a group of people on a trailer pulled by a tractor in the background

UT AgResearch and Education Centers host more than 20 events