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Bringing UT’s Turfgrass Expertise to FIFA World Cup 26

May 28, 2026 Highlight

researcher examines turfgrass grown under LED lights

New website explores how UT’s turfgrass team prepared the pitches for the world’s most watched sporting event

General / AgResearch / East Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center / Plant Sciences, Department of / UTIA / Turf

Wilson County Couple Endows Two Scholarships at University of Tennessee to Honor Parents

May 07, 2026 News Release

torchbearer

Scholarships to support agriculture-, natural resources- or science-minded students

General / AgResearch / Extension / Herbert College of Agriculture / UTIA / UTIA Office of Institutional Advancement / Careers

FIFA Returns to UT for Final Pitch Management Research Field Day Ahead of World Cup 26

Mar 04, 2026 Highlight

John Sorochan, UT Distinguished Professor of Turfgrass Science and Management; Alan Ferguson, FIFA senior pitch management manager; UT Knoxville Chancellor Donde Plowman; Kaj Heyral, FIFA26 director of infrastructure and technical services; and Christian Stiegler, FIFA head of stadium and infrastructure management, pose during the 2026 Pitch Management Research Field Day at the Knoxville Convention Center in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Feb. 25, 2026.

World-renowned turfgrass expert John Sorochan, in UT’s Herbert College of Agriculture, is leading the research collaboration

General / AgResearch / Herbert College of Agriculture / Plant Sciences, Department of / UTIA / Turf

UT Board Approves Projects and New Degree Program

Mar 03, 2026 Highlight

Students walk on UT campus with Ayres Hall in the background

Students and two UTIA units to benefit

General / College of Veterinary Medicine / Entomology and Plant Pathology, Department of / Herbert College of Agriculture / UTIA / Veterinary Medical Center / Agricultural Education / Bioinformatics / Continuing Education / Veterinary Medicine

Woods and Wildlife Field Day Set for April 30

Feb 26, 2026 News Release

turkey and a deer in a forest

Learn about forest sustainability, deer management and more at the UT Highland Rim Forest

Environment / AgResearch / Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science, Department of / Extension / Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center / Highland Rim AgResearch and Education Center / Natural Resources, School of / UTIA / Forest and Range Resources / Soil

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

Shawn Hawkins Named to Lead Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science Department

Jan 28, 2026 News Release

Shawn Hawkins

Biosystems engineer will lead talented statewide team of experts across the institute

General / AgResearch / Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science, Department of / Extension / Herbert College of Agriculture / UTIA / Agricultural Education / Alumni / Beef / Careers / Crop Production / Environmental Stewardship / Soil

UT Veterinary College Names New Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs

Jan 16, 2026 News Release

Alumna returns to alma mater

General / College of Veterinary Medicine / UTIA / Careers / Continuing Education / Equine / Veterinary Medicine

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

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