UT AgResearch

Agricultural Experiment Station for the University of Tennessee, Institute of Agriculture. Offering #RealLifeSolutions

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Corrected Report Link: https://t.co/PUn8YtfRVp

[UT AgResearch @UTAgResearch]

We were thrilled to host President Boyd at UT Gardens and the Plant Sciences Unit and share plans for the new 3-acre vineyard.

[UT System President Randy Boyd @UT_President]

Tennessee the wine capital of the world?? Well, maybe! We’ve got to start some time. Why not now?

Joined @UTIAg leaders Dr. Hongwei Xin, Blake Brown and Pierre Davadant for a tour of UT Gardens and the site of a new 3-acre UT vineyard that will advance viticulture research and education while supporting Tennessee’s growing agricultural industry. Exciting things are taking root at UTIA!

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Congratulations to Dr. Ethan Parker, director of the East Tennessee AgResearch & Education Center, on being recognized by Dr. Keith Carver for his dedicated service as chair of the UTIA Advisory Council. Thank you, Dr. Parker, for all you do for UTIA and AgResearch!

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TSU & UTIA held the 5th Joint Research Summit to further collaborations in research & innovation to address grand challenges facing Tennessee and beyond. Twelve faculty in natural resources & environmental sciences provided research updates through joint seed funding programs.

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UTIA researcher Mi Li has received $300,000 in @USDA_NIFA funding to develop innovative materials that can absorb, detect and break down pollutants from pesticides, fertilizers and more.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/jIzZ0CzrAZ

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Plan to join us on October 25 for some fun and education at the East Tennessee AgResearch & Education Center at Little River Dairy!

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Congratulations to Dr. Mark Windham on receiving the Gold Honor Medal Award, the highest honor bestowed by the American Rose Society (ARS). With more than 30 years in ornamental plant research and outreach, he exemplifies Real. Life. Solutions. through innovation and education.

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Plan to join us October 2!

[UT Institute of Agriculture @UTIAg]

Big changes are coming to Ag Day this year! We’re moving our traditional fall event to Friday, October 2, and are expanding the event into the evening with Ag Day After Hours at UT Gardens, Knoxville. Learn more: https://t.co/V91t4C99Xf

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A new UTIA fellowship program funded by @USDA_NIFA is preparing future animal science professionals through hands-on research, Extension and professional development experiences. Learn more: https://t.co/U09ACe74Q6

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Join us for the “Precision Livestock Farming: Beef and Forage Systems Field Day” on September 22, 2026 at the Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center at Spring Hill. Learn from the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture experts, connect with industry professionals, and explore the latest advances in beef and forage systems.

Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center at Spring Hill
1000 Main Entrance Drive, Spring Hill, TN 37174

If you need to request accommodations for accessibility,
please contact us at 931-486-2129.
$15 a person. Free for UT faculty, staff, and students.

Pre-register online at https://t.co/WTjfiJ5kjm  
https://t.co/dqZBrWqovv

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Congratulations to Sobhan Zadegan (PhD) and Ngan Nguyen (MS), the recipients of the 2026 Robert & Karen Miller Outstanding Graduate Student Awards! We appreciate our graduate research assistants and their contributions to the UTIA mission.

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Niki Labbe and David Harper were named, respectively, the UT AgResearch Endowed Chair and Professor in Natural Resources. Congratulations, Niki and David!

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This past Saturday's Butterfly Festival was highly successful with over 1,600 participants, staff, artisans, vendors, & many volunteers who make this event so wonderful. The day was filled with educational programs, fun learning activities, & exhibits, to serve our communities!

[UT Institute of Agriculture @UTIAg]

Join the annual UTIA Cotton Tour Field Day September 9 in Jackson to explore field trials and get research-based insights on variety selection, irrigation, pest management, defoliation and more.

Learn more: https://t.co/RVLdseplwM

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Come join us for the Butterfly Festival, Saturday, August 29, at the UT Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center!

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Plan to join us August 20 in Crossville!

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The Steak and Potatoes Field Day returns Aug. 20 in Crossville! Learn the latest in beef, forage and crop production from UT AgResearch and UT Extension experts. Details: https://t.co/QtdlTMGqVF

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We hope to see you at this year's Hort, Hops and Crops Field Day, August 13, 2026.
The field day and lunch is free. We ask that you preregister by July 31, 2026 at the following link.
https://t.co/OUQ7CCEX0G

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UTIA Executive Team viewed the research activities at the Ames AgResearch & Education Center July 23 following its retreat at Lone Oaks Farm. The team toured the research sites on virtual fencing for cattle grazing management & habitat restoration for wild quail in the ecosystem