Join the Tennessee Valley Agriculture Club for its third quarterly meeting on October 1 at the Tennessee Farm Bureau HQ in Columbia! Enjoy lunch, networking, and hear from featured speaker Kevin Hensley. Register for free by September 24. Details:

Direct farm marketers & value-added ag entrepreneurs: connect with wholesale buyers during the upcoming MarketReady: Tennessee Food Buyer tours Sept. 24-26 in Tennessee, North Carolina & Virginia. Learn more and register:

The New World screwworm is making headlines again. While no U.S. livestock cases have been reported this year, UTIA entomologists urge Tennessee farmers and residents to stay vifilant in monitoring animals for this dangerous pest. Learn more:

Meet El Niño, stunning new hybrid tree with fragrant pink blooms, heat & drought tolerance and resistance to powdery mildew. You can see it growing now at the UT Gardens in Knoxville and Jackson! . Learn more:

RT @UTAgResearch: Plan to join us Saturday, September 6 for the UT Arboretum Society Butterfly Festival in Oak Ridge. More details can be f….

Producers, mark your calendars! Join UTIA Sept. 23–24 at the Middle TN AgResearch & Education Center for two days of learning. Sept. 23 covers beef & forage production, while Sept. 24 highlights precision livestock farming tech. Details and registration:

UT Extension experts have launched a new video series to help Tennessee grain producers navigate marketing contracts. These resources equip farmers with tools to manage risk, capture opportunities and protect profitability. Learn more:

Get the latest strategies for cotton production at UTIA’s annual Cotton Tour! Join us Sept. 10 in Jackson, TN, for guided tours of active field trials, expert insights and practical solutions to boost yield. Learn more:

A groundbreaking first in TN: @utcvm and Erlanger LIFE FORCE completed the first-ever dry run of helicopter transport for critically injured K-9 officers. This training marks a historic step in saving the lives of police dogs injured in the line of duty.

Mark your calendars! Ag Day 2025 is September 20 on the UTIA campus before the Vols take on UAB. This year's theme is "Farming for the Future!" 🚜🌱 . Learn more and register:

The Outdoor Enthusiast Expo, Sept. 19–20 at Maryville College, brings together hunters, anglers, paddlers, hikers, climbers and more. Sponsored in part by UTIA, this free event highlights conservation and hands-on outdoor experiences. Learn more:

Row crop producers, mark your calendars! Join UTIA for the Soybean Disease & Insect Field Day on September 9 at the UT AgResearch and Education Center at Milan. Learn the latest strategies for managing pests and diseases through hands-on field demos.

We're excited to announce the very first Hort, Hops & Crops Field Day! Join us Sept. 18 at the East Tennessee AgResearch and Education in Knoxville to explore the latest in horticulture, hops, turf and organic agriculture research. Details:

Some exciting work is happening in the UT School of Natural Resources, where our researchers are partnering with @UTK_TCE to develop a groundbreaking biosensor that could transform how PTSD and other complex conditions are diagnosed. Read more:

Could rice be the next big crop for West Tennessee? 🌾 . With support from UT Extension, Schultz Brothers Farms is in its second year of production in Dyer County, tapping into global markets and diversifying income. Read more:

UTIA and @FoundationFAR are teaming up to explore new ways to improve cattle breeding efficiency and quality. This research could help ranchers raise healthier, higher-quality herds while supporting profitability and animal welfare. Read more:

As Blake Brown begins a new role with UT AgResearch, Jason Williams steps in as interim director of the UT AgResearch and Education Center at Milan. With nearly 30 years of experience, he’s ready to lead the Center into a new era of precision agriculture.

Add a touch of shimmer to your garden with UT Gardens' August Plant of the Month: Dichondra argentea ‘Silver Falls.’ 🌿 . Its cascading silver foliage shines in containers, hanging baskets or as groundcover. Learn more:

Exciting news for UT AgResearch! Blake Brown, who has led the UT AgResearch and Education Center at Milan for 28 years, is stepping into a new role as associate dean of field operations. Learn more:

Save the date for the 10th Annual Butterfly Festival at the UT Arboretum in Oak Ridge on Saturday, September 6! 🦋 Bring the whole family to enjoy butterfly tents, the UT Insect Zoo, crafts, live music, food trucks and more. Details: