Animal Production

TSUAg and UTIA Collaborate to Enhance Tennessee Agriculture and Forestry

Apr 09, 2026 News Release

TSU-UTIA conference attendees Feb. 2025

Joint research efforts offer potential support for Tennessee producers and industry

Economy / Environment / Farm & Food / AgResearch / Animal Science, Department of / Natural Resources, School of / Plant Sciences, Department of / UTIA Genomics Center / Agricultural Engineering / Animal Production / Beef / Bioenergy / Commercial Horticulture / Fruit and Vegetable, Commercial

UTIA Researchers Focus on Cattle Genetics, Rumen Cells and Microbes to Improve Feed Efficiency

Apr 09, 2026 News Release

Angus cow at UT Plateau AgResearch Center

NIFA awards five-year grant to animal science faculty

Farm & Food / Human & Animal Health / AgResearch / Animal Science, Department of / Plateau AgResearch and Education Center / UTIA Genomics Center / Animal Production / Beef / Farm Animal

UT Extension to Conduct Southeast TN Beef Summit

Feb 25, 2026 News Release

attendees at the 2025 beef summit trade show

Producers to gather at McMinn County Expo Center April 24

Farm & Food / Extension / Agricultural Communication / Agricultural Education / Animal Production / Beef / Farm Animal / Livestock and Forage Systems

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

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

Three UT Horse Management Field Days Scheduled for February

Jan 14, 2026 News Release

people in the Brehm Animal Science Arena for a horse management field day

Eleventh annual events will be held across Tennessee

Human & Animal Health / AgResearch / Animal Science, Department of / College of Veterinary Medicine / Extension / Animal Behavior / Animal Production / Animal Protection / Equine / Farm Animal / Farrier / Human-Animal Bond

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