News Release

Herbert Professor’s Research Appears in National Geographic Magazine

Aug 24, 2026 News Release

Charity Owings holding a net over a jar of blowflies.

Entomologist tracks how blow flies could be used to detect pathogens in the wild

General / Human & Animal Health / extension / pathogens / Entomology and Plant Pathology, Department of / Herbert College of Agriculture / UTIA / Animal Protection / Health and Safety / Wildlife

Cotton Tour Field Day Scheduled for September 9

Aug 19, 2026 News Release

A man with a microphone speaks in front of a cotton field

Explore essential cotton production research

Farm & Food / General / Insects & Pests / AgResearch / Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science, Department of / Entomology and Plant Pathology, Department of / Extension / Plant Sciences, Department of / West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center / Agricultural Education / Cotton Production / Crop Production

UTIA Hosts Southern Weed Science Society’s Weed Contest

Aug 18, 2026 News Release

A student holding a clipboard stands next to an instructor in a hat and white shirt while observing a weed research plot.

Twelve universities compete in annual event

Farm & Food / General / Insects & Pests / AgResearch / East Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center / Extension / Herbert College of Agriculture / Plant Sciences, Department of / Agricultural Education / Crop Production / Events / Weed Management / Weeds

Herbert College of Agriculture Launches Bioinformatics Major for the Future of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Aug 14, 2026 News Release

A college student looking at a computer screen.

The new Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics prepares students to address the world’s most pressing issues

General / Entomology and Plant Pathology, Department of / Herbert College of Agriculture / UTIA / Agricultural Education / Continuing Education / Crop Production / Environmental Stewardship / Food Security / Natural Resources / Natural Resources, General

UTIA Plant Pathologist Selected as Fulbright Distinguished Scholar

Aug 12, 2026 News Release

Heather Kelly to research soybean diseases in Brazil

Farm & Food / General / Insects & Pests / International / AgResearch / Entomology and Plant Pathology, Department of / Extension / West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center / Awards / Bioinformatics / Crop Production / Crop Production Systems

First-ever Southeast Farm and Forest Land Summit Set for October 12 in Middle Tennessee

Aug 07, 2026 News Release

Scott Farmer and his son standing in front of farm machinery,

Farmers, ag leaders and faculty to discuss solutions to challenges of rapid land use changes

Farm & Food / General / Agricultural and Resource Economics, Department of / UTIA / Agri-business Economics and Entrepreneurship / Agricultural Education / Beginning Farmer Education / Economics and Markets / Farm Financial Management

UTIA Introduces New and Improved System for Soil and Forage Sample Clients

Aug 06, 2026 News Release

A hand scooping up soil.

Online portal expands the capabilities testing center technicians offer to the public

General / Landscape & Gardening / Extension / Soil, Plant, and Pest Center / UTIA / UTIA Information Technology Services / Forage / Landscape / Natural Resources / Natural Resources, General / Soil

UT Institute of Agriculture Recognizes Outstanding Faculty and Staff

Aug 04, 2026 News Release

Heath D. Nokes receives the Charles and Julie Wharton Award for Outstanding Extension Achievements

General / Extension / UTIA / Awards / awards and promotions / Careers

UT Institute of Agriculture Recognizes Outstanding Faculty and Staff

Aug 04, 2026 News Release

David W. McIntosh receives UT AgResearch Outstanding Support Staff Award

General / AgResearch / Herbert College of Agriculture / Plant Sciences, Department of / UTIA / Awards / awards and promotions / Careers

UT Institute of Agriculture Recognizes Outstanding Faculty and Staff

Aug 04, 2026 News Release

Allyson Harmon receives the Ann and Bill Hicks Outstanding New Extension Worker Award

General / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / UTIA / Awards / awards and promotions / Careers