Economics and Markets

Tennessee Canola Acres Increased in 2026

Jul 16, 2026 News Release

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Winter crop offers access to new markets

Economy / Farm & Food / General / Insects & Pests / AgResearch / Extension / Plant Sciences, Department of / Bio-based Products / Crop Production / Crop Production Systems / Economics and Markets

UT, Partners Win up to $160M for NSF Regional Innovation Engine to Drive Rural Economic Development

Jul 14, 2026 Highlight

A smiling individual in a lab coat stands in a laboratory setting, wearing a green shirt and a white coat with a "T" pin, surrounded by scientific equipment.

Director of the Center for Renewable Carbon co-leader of BRIDGES

General / AgResearch / Center for Renewable Carbon / Extension / Natural Resources, School of / UTIA / Agri-business Economics and Entrepreneurship / Bio-based Products / Circular Bioeconomy / Circular Bioeconomy / Economics and Markets

Milan No-Till Field Day Announces 2026 Event Topics

May 11, 2026 News Release

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Explore thirteen tours led by top row crop experts

Environment / Farm & Food / General / AgResearch / AgResearch and Education Center at Milan / Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science, Department of / Entomology and Plant Pathology, Department of / Extension / Plant Sciences, Department of / Agricultural Education / Crop Nutrient Stewardship / Crop Production / Economics and Markets / Soil / Weed Management

UT, ORNL Recruit Bio-based Materials Leader to Advance U.S. Bioeconomy

May 06, 2026 Highlight

Orlando Rojas

New Governor’s Chair is the first such appointment for UT Institute of Agriculture

Economy / Environment / General / AgResearch / Center for Renewable Carbon / Natural Resources, School of / Bio-based Products / Bioenergy / Circular Bioeconomy / Circular Bioeconomy / Non-Food Products

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

Feb 16, 2026 News Release

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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

West Tennessee Grain Conference Scheduled for February 5

Jan 09, 2026 News Release

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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

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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

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UT AgResearch and Education Centers host more than 20 events

Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner in Tennessee Increases in 2025

Nov 18, 2025 News Release

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Avian Influenza Impacts Turkey Industry, Leading to Higher Prices

Economy / Farm & Food / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / Agricultural Communication / Agricultural Education / Avian / Avian Influenza / Consumer Economics / Economics and Markets / Family and Consumer Sciences / Food Products / Nutrition and Food Safety / Poultry