Crop Production

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

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

Shawn Hawkins Named to Lead Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science Department

Jan 28, 2026 News Release

Shawn Hawkins

Biosystems engineer to lead largest department in UT Herbert College of Agriculture

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

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

Grow Your Garden Indoors with Containers and Extra Light

Jan 12, 2026 News Release

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UTIA horticulture experts provide help for small-space food growing indoors

Landscape & Gardening / Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Community and Economic Development / Extension / Plant Sciences, Department of / Agricultural Education / Crop Production / Fruit and Vegetable, Home / Plant Production / Residential and Consumer Horticulture

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

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

Jan 06, 2026 News Release

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UT AgResearch and Education Centers host more than 20 events

New Tennessee Farmer of the Year Competition Announced

Nov 17, 2025 News Release

George McDonald holding a watermelon in a field

Awards Program Re-envisioned Beginning in 2026

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

UT AgResearch Center Offers Free Nematode Testing for Tennessee Farmers

Nov 03, 2025 News Release

A microscope close up shows a yellow soybean cyst releasing small nematode eggs

Soil-Based Pest Could Impact Crop Yield

Environment / Farm & Food / General / Insects & Pests / AgResearch / Entomology and Plant Pathology, Department of / Extension / West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center / Crop Production / Soil

UT Extension to Host Financial Management Workshop for Crop Producers

Oct 27, 2025 News Release

A green and yellow combine picking cotton

Free Sessions Will Help Farmers Navigate Economic Challenges

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