Gary Bates

Department Head for Plant Sciences. Expertise: hiding feelings of inadequacy. Opinions are my own.

[Gary Bates @drgarybates]

Update: it was yellow jackets behind a light fixture. I shared the gospel again. After I’m sure they’ve been converted I’ll pull the fixture off this weekend. 14 hours later and my ear still hurts. Down into my neck.

[Gary Bates @drgarybates]

While outside on the deck this morning a little demon from the pit of hell stung me on my earlobe. I proceeded to drown him and his brethren with the gospel of Raid. Three hours later and I still feel the memory of the unprovoked assault.

[Gary Bates @drgarybates]

@BugStewart I went back inside after the attack.

[Gary Bates @drgarybates]

While outside on the deck this morning a little demon from the pit of hell stung me on my earlobe. I proceeded to drown him and his brethren with the gospel of Raid. Three hours later and I still feel the memory of the unprovoked assault.

[Gary Bates @drgarybates]

Nice video about the 2024 Weed Tour organized by Dr. Larry Steckel of @UTPlantSciences and @UTIAg. Thanks @WBBJ7News for the coverage.

Weed Tour: Annual field day teaches research-based solutions https://t.co/gCeshjJT5F

[Gary Bates @drgarybates]

Dude- we sure hire you as our social media rep. Great job showing the different aspects of the school. Thanks. Hope you enjoyed school.

[Not Bezos, the other Jeff ❌ @jefftheref3]

@UTIAg @deadendbbq @Blakes_BBQ @GeorgeEwartArch @BushsBeans @UTIAg Smoking School Found out brisket!

[Gary Bates @drgarybates]

Blake Stoker of Blake’s at Southern Milling showing his brisket smoking technique at the ⁦@UTIAg⁩ Smoking School.

[Gary Bates @drgarybates]

Blake Stoker of Blake’s at Southern Milling showing his technique for smoking turkey breast.

[Gary Bates @drgarybates]

George Ewart of ⁦@deadendbbq⁩ showing beef rib smoking technique. At the 2024 ⁦@UTIAg⁩ smoking School

[Gary Bates @drgarybates]

Everything is ready for the @UTIAg Smoking School tomorrow. Gonna be a fun day.

[Gary Bates @drgarybates]

Me, Sam, a Plant Sciences student. And Dr Mitchell Richmond at research station in Greeneville as the out research test.

[Gary Bates @drgarybates]

@will_varner trying to get in touch with you. Jed can’t play this weekend. Has no phone access now so he can’t contact Evan.

[Gary Bates @drgarybates]

Final regular season game of high school. Finished batting .387 w/ 23 RBI. 2.7 ERA pitching, O errors for year. Good season. Now on to playoffs.

[Gary Bates @drgarybates]

The UTIA Smoking School is starting to fill up. If you want to attend you need to register quickly. Not an April Fool's Joke. @UTIAg
https://t.co/u87XKppJ6O

[UT Institute of Agriculture @UTIAg]

Exciting news! Our brilliant team in the UT Department of Plant Sciences has been developing and is now ready to announce a new variety of corn that not only matches the spirit of our state, but is guaranteed to grow on Rocky Top: Orange-and-White Checkerboard Corn! 🌽

[Becky Bowling, PhD @TNTurfWoman]

Save the Date for #BEACON24 with @UTturfgrass. Day 1: a career-focused social event for #turfgrass employers to engage with students. Day 2: themed and thoughtful research field plot tours. Our goal: meaningful engagement and fellowship with our industry. More info coming soon.

[Gary Bates @drgarybates]

My mouth is watering already. If you're interested sign up. The school fills up quick.

[UTBFC @utbeefandforage]

We are pleased to announce the upcoming 4th annual UTIA Smoking School, June 15, 2024, in Knoxville. This event will be a great experience with two pitmasters joining us, George Ewart of Dead-End BBQ in Knoxville, and Blake Stoker from Blake’s at Southern Milling in Martin. Registration is now open and limited to 80 participants, if you plan on joining us do not hesitate to save your spot!
https://t.co/Qj4ioGnNkh

[UT Institute of Agriculture @UTIAg]

Eight of the 16 venues set to host the 2026 World Cup will need to convert from artificial turf to natural grass fields, and UTIA Professor John Sorochan has been hired to oversee the installation. USA Today reports: https://t.co/ugLKzo0AzQ.

[UT Institute of Agriculture @UTIAg]

UTIA Department of Plant Sciences Professor John Sorochan is known around the world for his expert knowledge and research on sports turf.

Read more about his career and how his team is leading the turfgrass research for the 2026 World Cup: https://t.co/UIxZhPcvMA

[Sara Place @drsplace]

Breakdown of where the 589 million metric tons of CO2e come from in US agriculture according to the US EPA GHG inventory. @CSUAgNext

LULUCF stands for land use, land use change, and forestry. In the US, this category of emissions is a net sink.

https://t.co/dS8Jrx5rbQ

[Becky Bowling, PhD @TNTurfWoman]

Excited to announce this program series that we are doing in five counties across the state this summer to support turfgrass professionals. Save the Date!